Gaci needs some get-well wishes - UPDATE

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    Gaci needs some get-well wishes - UPDATE

    The little black ninja-princess Gaci needs your best wishes. I had to make an e-vet visit with her today after I found her lying in a corner in the kitchen. She was quite lethargic, moved with great tension and hunch-back, and was quite distressed.

    We did the "normal Gaci things" to rule those out....with her that is checking anal glands (nothing special), checked her for constipation (she had been before and required an enema) and we did a urinalysis to check for a bladder infection. She has ongoing anal-vulvar issues that she has had all her life. So we ruled those out. Her pulse and temp were normal, although she was a bit dehydrated, although nothing serious.

    The vet knew she was in pain in her central abdomen-spinal area, so we did an ultrasound to make sure there were no stones present in her bladder. Then we moved on to xrays to check her spine and abdominal area. There were no apparent problems, and we could see her bowels were not filled up (just reinforced the "not constipated" thing).

    So right now we are going on some sort of soft-tissue injury, and she is being monitored and given Metacam for a few days to see if that's the culprit. We discussed bloodwork but the vet didn't think it was really required at this point, based on her symptoms. At this point she is off all dog sports and heavy exercise, and limited activity. Boo. We have a trial in five weeks so I hope she'll be better, but I'm more concerned that she'll be alright and will not hesitate to bypass it if necessary.

    So please send her some get-well wishes!!!

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     huge get well wishes from us!

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    Sending Gaci get well soon vibes.  Here's hoping it will resolve quickly with rest. 

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    AW, poor Gaci.  Did you have blood work done on her?

    Sending some get well vibes her way.

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     Oh, no!!! Feel better fast, pretty girl.

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    Gaci -- Luna says she REALLY "gets it" -- and the day at the vet was scarey, but if SHE feels better, then Gaci will.  (Luna was convinced on Friday that it wasn't at all a sure thing that she WANTED to live -- I've never seen her SO miserable)

    Good girl Gaci for making it completely clear to Mum that you just plain didn't feel good.  Good thots and prayers coming from here for sure!!

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    sending, sending as fast as I can... feel better Gaci!
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    Feel better Gaci!! Don't give your momma such a scare!
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    Oh no, poor Gaci. I hope she feels better soon!

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    Poor ninja girl! Get well soon.

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    Poor Gaci!  I hope that she makes a speedy recovery.

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     Get well, soon, Gaci

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     Were they worried about pancreatitis ?

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    Well not sure what's up, but she's no better this morning. I'm headed down to the vet as soon as they call me back (they are not open yet but have a message in with the emergency call service). She refused food today, which for her is a big no no, she did not even do that when she was fully constipated, and she did not want to go outside at all. Not sure what's up, but I'm guessing it's not as simple as a soft tissue injury.

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    Oh dear, I'm sorry to read this.  I hope the vet can find what's going on and that Gaci is back to her old self very soon.