Tuesday Coonhound Blogging: We almost lost Creole last night. She was sick all weekend so I made an appointment for this morning. Last night I decided to see if I could catch the vet before she left for the night, and it’s a good thing I did. She had acute and very severe pancreatitis, and the doctor said she may not have made it through the night. After IV fluids, metronidazole, tramadole and a massive dose of some kind of narcotic (she didn’t know what hit her), she’s recovering well after a night in a coma-like state. We’re heading back for a follow-up and more IV fluids now. She’ll probably spend the day there while I try to find someone to clean my destroyed carpeting.
The Lost Party, the strangest primary season in memory reveals a GOP that is tearing itself apart. It’s very long, but it’s a great read. I’m wondering if we should all start donating to Santorum. I still think Romney will win the nomination, but a Santorum/Obama showdown will have the added benefit of showing the world just how incredibly crazy mainstream Republicanism has become. Plus, the Prez will win 45 states. (Guess which ones he’ll lose.)
I'm glad Creole is recovering. I lost a dog overnight something like that.
Posted by: Paul | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11:16 AM
That's scary. You showed good judgement getting her to the vet. As an experienced dog owner, you know you have to trust your instincts in cases like that.
Posted by: Mark | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Creole,
Get well soon.
Posted by: Tony Stewart Aka Knucklehead | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Oh, Mark - I am so glad it was caught in time. I am afraid I constantly err on the side of being too concerned with Simone - if she sneezes we are at the vet's office. I am so glad Creole is on the mend!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM
What a fright that must have been! Hope she's back on form soon.
Posted by: Scott | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 04:10 PM
The carpet cleaners just left. $300.
Posted by: Mark H | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 04:14 PM
And I haven't even gotten the vet bill yet.
Posted by: Mark H | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 04:15 PM
What with two dogs and five cats in the house, I can sympathise with the vet bills.
We had to give up on carpets altogether a good while back.
;0)
Posted by: Scott | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Anything like that makes for a long, nerve-wracking night. Glad she is going to be ok, glad you are ok, sorry about the carpet. You've still got your sweet dog though.
Posted by: mustang sally | Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM
I pray that she would get well soon, If you follow the treatments carefully.
Posted by: Sam | Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 09:48 AM