Abby, the Shih Tzu

[admin]

Hi Cindy

So pleased to read your lovely news today. You must be over the moon. Really wonderful. How is Abby’s breathing now?

Mary and Mable x

[Cindy]

Her breathing is much better… Still very tired, I think that’s just do to going through this whole ordeal. Like Sheena said, once the WBC goes down I will see a difference. Thanks Mary

[admin]

Hi Cindy

Glad to hear she’s breathing more comfortably. She is going to be absolutely knocked out with this infection until the antibiotics get to work. Hoping she’ll start to feel much better in the next few days. I think a long course of antibiotics might be needed because the infection has really gripped her. Please look after yourself too – she needs you on top form!

Love Sheena & the boys xxxxx

[Vally]

Hi Cindy,

I noticed Bingo slept a lot when I first got him home from hospital. I think the high dose of prednisone really does take it toll. With all those lovely reds circulating though, I’m sure she’ll start to feel a lot better.

Vally & Bingo
xxx

[admin]

Hi Cindy
Sent you some info about leptospirosis – suspicious of an outbreak in your area & it fits with what’s happening to Abby.
Love Sheena x

[Cindy]

Hi all ! Wanted to let you know Abby is doing better. She is eating better, a little more alert. She even wagged that little tail of hers a couple times . We have another PCV test tomorrow. Even though it seems like she is feeling better. Her gums and belly are not as pink as they were a couple days ago. I also think she’s getting used to the doxycycline. Cross your fingers, toes, and eyes that her levels haven’t gone down too much !!!

Cindy & Sweet Abby

[Vally]

Crossing everything for a good number. I’m thrilled to hear she’s acting a little better. Little steps forward are good.

If Abby is lying around and sleeping a lot, the colour may not be very accurate. It’s all to do with the spleen. A dog’s spleen releases blood as and when needed. Patrice explains it well. The door bell rings, a dog who is asleep, suddenly jumps up and runs to the door barking. The dog’s spleen will instantly respond and start pumping blood out to cope with the dog’s alarm going off. So when they’re sleeping, they will always be paler than when alert. She explains it better :)

Love Vally & Bingo

[admin]

Oh, I’m so happy to hear Abby is a little better – I know you’ve been very concerned about her. As Vally says, it’s a slow recovery with ups, downs & everything in between. Good luck tomorrow – I will be thinking about you.
Love Sheena & the boys xxxxx