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Posted : 2/24/2008 11:48:21 AM

I can't even imagine how much more difficult and complicated it must be to deal with health problems with a dog as large as Bubby. I know you're weighing heavily all of your options and will do the best you possibly can for Bubby. I will continue to say prayers that things turn for the better.

mollymoo

Posted : 2/24/2008 12:57:44 PM

My heart goes out to you. You and Bubby are in my prayers. I have a very special candle lite at my house for Bubby.

Here is a candle for Bubby too.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 2/24/2008 9:12:58 PM

Dyan! I was so hoping to hear that Bubby was improving. So many strong prayers for all of you. ((HUGS))

janobonano

Posted : 2/25/2008 12:05:23 PM

Oh Dyan I'm so sorry. I was really hoping for good news. Stay strong, Bubby! And eat up! I'll continue to pray for her.

spiritdogs

Posted : 2/25/2008 12:17:02 PM

dyan

Just got a call from the vet...Bubby is not doing that good. Her temp went down overnight...but she is coughing. I thought that was a good thing...but she said it is to get it out...and it isn't. Dont' know what that means. The worst part is we have to have her out of there by 7 AM or she goes to specialties.....that means Special Practice Doctors...........and they charge anywhere from $2500 to 3000 and then the treatment. We don't have that kind of money. We could get her and take her to our vet...and she can be on Ivs...but then she has to be out of there at 6. So if she still needed ivs....then she would have to go to ER by night. And this is a Great Dane that we can't lift very easily. This is so scary. She won't eat for them...we are going there with some chicken and dog food...hoping she will eat for us. That could make a difference.

Dyan, PM me if you need resources that can help pay for her care - there are some charitable organizations you can contact. Also, Dancer wouldn't eat for her vet or technicians either (everyone in the practice tried), but she ate for me, so do try to go yourself and feed her. I used things like tripe, mashed cooked sweet potato and shredded cooked turkey, even just Nutri-cal. Maybe you can lift her together:http://www.btinternet.com/~danielle.mccarthy/firstaidpics.htm. Also, maybe your local ACO or vet has a stretcher you could borrow to get her there:
http://www.mwivet.com/Portals/4/Downloads/Resources/Catalogs/07MWI_Catalog.pdf

outdoorschik

Posted : 2/25/2008 7:15:10 PM

Dyan,

Callie mentioned you were going through a tough time too when i talked to her so I looked for your thread. You are in our thoughts. I know there are a lot of tough decisions to make and it's horrible to see your Bubblegum feel sick, believe me I'm right there with you. I've been reading and not posting, but then it occurred to me that you should know there are more of us out here thinking of you.

Know that we're pulling for you too.