Brutus needs thoughts

    • Gold Top Dog

      Sending good thoughts for Brutus and (((Amanda))); get better soon sweet boy!!!

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    Oh my gosh, what is going on here this week? Brutus, we are thinking about you buddy. Hang in there and show them how strong you are.

     

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    Holy crap!  What the heck is going on this week????  Brutus, you'd better hang in there bud!!  Timmy and Sadie and I are thinking of you, we all have our fingers and paws crossed for you bud and you too Amanda. 

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    Sending lots of good thoughts.... man it's been a rough few weeks :(  Come on Brutus, we need good news!!

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    Yes, I can't imagine any more losses this week. Good thoughts and prayers for you and Brutus. (((HUGS)))

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     Brutus, hang in there buddy!  I'm thinking about you, healing thoughts coming your way!

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    Thanks guys.

    Right now, we aren't sure what's wrong with him.  He collapsed in the kitchen this evening.  One minute, he was walking alongside me, & then he just hit the floor.  He lost consciousness briefly, was bleeding from the mouth & when he came to, he looked pale, which caused a major freak out on my part.  On the drive, he vommitted all over me.  and my purse.  and my phone...  

    There is a large convention going on here this weekend, & most of our local vets are participating so nobody was available to take him.  The e-clinic that I use only had one vet on duty & their wait was "about 3 hours."  I ended up taking him to a friend's clinic. (she's an orthopod)  She has an internist, & radiologist on staff, so she called them in to help with Boo.  I will say that it was very nice to have 3 doctors who are only focused on him.

    His PCV is 43% which is pretty normal for him.  All of his bloods were normal.  We went ahead & ultrasounded his abdomen, & his heart.  They both appear normal as well.  They put 3 stitches in the cut on the inside of his cheek.  (he either bit his cheek or the impact of the collapse caused a cut)  At this point, nobody really has a clue what's going on with him.  The hope is that he ate something that really messed with his stomach.  That doesn't really explain his collapse though. 

    Right now, he is hooked up to IV fluids, has meds in to try to settle his stomach, & he got morphine so that he is more comfortable.  I spoke to our regular internist, who is speaking at the convention tomorrow.  He is going to come by in the morning to check Boo. 

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     Gosh so scary - hopefully this is just an upset tummy issue and will resolve quickly and well.  We'll keep the good vibes headed your way!

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    Gosh -- we've posted THIS a lot this week:

    Candles

    Boo, I was JUST thinking of you ... I had to put flea junk on my guys, found the package of the wicked old Vectra and said OUT LOUD "He** NO .. not using THAT stuff EVER!! Right Brutus???"

     C'mon tough guy -- show them what's wrong -- THINK about what they need to know and make it easy on the poor humans, ok?? (Darned conventions anyway!!)

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    Well, I was going to say I'm thankful the kids got themselves into trouble earlier this week, so that you were home with him when this happened, in an area with known vets.  Damn.  Glad for three vets on him. 

    Brutus...we love you and want you healthy.  You are a hero around here.  We're sending prayers for strength and healing and answers.   Strong hugs to you, Amanda.

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    OMG, this is terrible to hear.  I'm glad it's not a relapse but darn I wish you had more answers.  Poor Bru, you've been through too much.

    My thoughts, prayers and strong healing vibes are with you.

    (((((AMANDA)))))

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    Amanda, give Bru a big hug from us.  Buckets and buckets of vibes sent to you.

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     Awwww Bru, hang in there love. Get better really quick. We're pulling for you!

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    Brutus, hang in there and rest so your medicines can help you. Amanda, how scary!  Sending continued prayers and positive vibes.

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    Wanted to stop in first thing this morning (yes,just woke up) to see how Brutus is doing.  Hang in there boy...you too Amanda.  Continued good thoughts streaming your way.