Please Pray for Bubblegum

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    Please Pray for Bubblegum

    Yes...my heart dog is sick and I don't know from what.  I am scared and nervous. I took her to the vet 2 days in a row. They ran blood work..and everything is normal. No temperature,, heart rate good. As they were waiting for test results she was back there with them..dr said she is alert, her eyes look good,, she is strong,,, whatever.   They can't get a scope down her ears as she won't let anyone near them...although they were swabbed and tested and nothing was there...although it could be inner ear.  She does not have the symptoms of head tilting, walking in circles or falling to one side...so dr is not concerned that is what it is even though not ruling out the possibility.   To sedate her is hard...they did that with her dental in Sept and she would not even sit down...they were laughing at that time.  I swear they must have conked her over the head to get her out for the dental.   She is sleeping a lot...she is sometimes trembly...and yet sometimes she is normal. She IS eating and drinking and has a good appitite...thank God for that.   But now she is not even getting up from a laying position very good SOME of the times.   

    I took her in on Thursday because I'm sick of worrying.  I took her in on Friday for bloodwork that I wished I would have had her done on Thursday.  This is Saturday and still in the same position if not worse..because she loves being upstairs where one of her beds is..and she had trouble getting up here last night and this morning.   Dr said next step is x-rays.. not sure of what.   She wants her to take Rimadyl for a couple of days and even though I HATE the thought of it... I figured "yes... just to see if pain meds helps...especially since I was considering which aspirin to use during the week."    I only gave her 2 Rimadyls so far,,,two nights in a row with her supper.   It doesn't seem to make one bit of difference and to be  honest...she didn't have trouble getting up until the night of her first Rimadyl.   I can't give her more of them...

    I asked the dr if she could have antibiotics for ears...just in case....she didn't want to do that.   So if she is sick,,we are doing nothing for her. Today is Saturday..most vets closed early and are booked if I consider taking her to another. My sons wedding shower is at 4, I'm supposed to be making some food to take and here I am on the computer.

    We need prayers....please.

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    You've got them Dyan.

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    I hope she gets well soon 

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    I am praying for you and your special girl.  I know just how hard it is when your special girl is sick and you just don't know what it is and what to do.  Sending lots of puppy hugs also.  Keep us updated.

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    hugs and prayers coming your way.  

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    Well wishes coming from across the pond.  I have a deep soft spot for harlequin danes.  Bubblegum, you need to get better! 

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     You've got em!  Hope they get to the bottom of this...and soon!

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     Oh, no!  Get better soon, giant Dalmation!  My daughter loves you.  Smile

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    (I should probably clarify that I do know that Bubblegum is a harlequin Great Dane.  My daughter thinks otherwise.) 

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     Sending positive thoughts your way for Bubblegum to get better real soon.

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      Of course I'll pray for Bubby. Jessie has had a few ear infections where her ears looked fine (no debris or redness) but she had an infection in the ear canal; in one case it was her ear drum. She acted like her ears were bothering her though; shaking her head and scratching them. It sounds like Bubby isn't doing that. For the inner ear, I think they can do x-rays to see if there's an infection.  It really does seem like she has some sort of pain associated with movement; have they considered x-rays of her spine? Sending lots of healing vibes and <>.

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    Dyan - I know you wouldn't be worrying for nothing, so I hope whatever it is, it either resolves on it's own or the Dr. can figure it out. I know exactly how you're feeling and I know it's really rough. I will keep Bubby in my thoughts and prayers and hope to hear a positive update real soon.

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    I hope she'll be well very soon... You have my support...

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    In the bloodwork are the globulins elevated? (that shows infection in the body)

     And the PCV/hematacrit is good?

     My next step would be to find a TCVM vet to take her to and have them examine her -- they'll do a more hands-on exam and will be able to spot soreness -- did you feel for any warm places yourself?  Does massaging her help at all?  TRY it. 

    You know I"m not saying leave your regular vet - but often acupuncture can help so much.

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    Dyan, you know the strongest vibes we can send are on the way to our "second B&W heart dog".  We love you Bubby, so get well quick!!!!!