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I'm just numb right now...SAD UPDATE

Posted : 2/27/2007 12:09:03 PM

I had to take Blackhawk to the vet this morning. He got into some brownies yesterday afternoon. I thought Lucy ate most of them, she was the only one capable of getting them off the top of the refrigerator (you think I would have learned after the last time). I thought he was just licking out the pan, and there was only about half of an 8 inch square pan left anyway. The vets don#%92t know much yet. They don#%92t think he ate enough brownies to get poisoned by the chocolate. I think he#%92s got acute pancreatitis. He#%92s already prone to colitis and other digestive problems. After all the vomiting a diarrhea last night he was too dehydrated to draw blood or put in an IV. They#%92re going to try a catheter.

I#%92m just numb right now. He took over a week just to eat again after his colitis attack a couple months ago. I just don#%92t think he#%92s going to pull through this time, and he#%92s in so much pain I don#%92t know how much I can stand to put him through. I guess I just need a bit of support from other dog owners right now since it#%92s out of my hands at this point.

I feel so guilty. I should have induced vomiting right away. We don#%92t have an emergency vet around here and my husband was at work 90 miles away so I would have had to pack up two kids and haul them along with a sick dog to the nearest large city. Plus we are still recovering from the ice storm this weekend. I just thought for sure Lucy ate all the brownies and he was just licking out the pan. He was doing so good for his age, too. I was already looking forward to taking him to Missouri for Easter. He loves running all over the farm. [

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rwbeagles

Posted : 2/27/2007 12:12:51 PM

Don't you feel guilty! Your dog is at the vet...where he needs to be...because you took him there to get help for him. Whatever the outcome you set the machinery in motion to ensure he got help as soon as you noted the problem.

I am sending good vibes that he'll come thru fine and you guys will be a pack again at home soon.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 2/27/2007 12:22:11 PM

Oh Jen! Do NOT beat yourself up over this. You did the best you could to keep them safe. You took Blackhawk to the vet when you saw he was in distress. He's where he needs to be. He's in good hands now. Be gentle with yourself. Accidents happen. I've got my candle lit for him. The boys & I are also sending healing vibes your way as well as calming vibes for you. PLEASE let us know how he's doing.

kpwlee

Posted : 2/27/2007 12:24:37 PM

Bugsy is sending his guardian angel to Blackhawk!

polarexpress

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:07:31 PM

My heart and prayers go out to you. I know we don't know each other, but since you asked for support I wanted to give it.

Please, please do not beat yourself up over this. It isn't like you left a pile of baking chocolate on the floor---you left something small on TOP of the refrigerator. You were doing the best you could to keep him safe.

And do not relive what happened and scruntinize it to find every thing you "should" have done differently. As an old friend once told me, "don't should on yourself."

You made the best decisions you could with the information you had at the time. That is all any of us can do. When you knew your dog was in trouble, you got him to the vet.

If you really want to re-think your actions, ask yourself: Over the course of the years with your dog, have you made decisions with your dog's best interests at heart? Have you tried to take care of him to the best of your ability? Have you treated him well?

It sounds like you have.....and that is what you need to focus on. Let go of the guilt as best you can and look at your life with your dog and see all your successes---colitis? my goodness, that must have been rough. How many people have put down a dog for less?

This was an accident, and hopefully it was an accident that he will recover from in enough time to romp in Missouri with you in April.

I know it is hard to see him suffer right now, but hold on and know that many people are sending good thoughts your way.

Best wishes,
Elizabeth

Scout in Canada

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:15:12 PM

No one can prevent every accident - you got him to the vet and that's the most responsible thing you can do. We have our paws and fingers crossed for Blackhawk!!

lisa baker

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:17:03 PM

I will be keeping Blawkhawk in my prayers....

marty_ga

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:18:16 PM

I'm sending healing vibes for Blackhawk too...

badrap

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:21:44 PM

my pack is pulling for you- tek once got out of the house when i was was at work (through a window) and my neighbors said they saw him get hit by a car[

]. i was helpless; i know the feeling. i didn't do it on purpose and neither did you, and you've already taken the steps to fix it.

you can only do what you can do and know that Someone has a *plan* for you.

anne

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:30:23 PM

I am sure that Blackhawk will pull through.

And it was an accident.

I am sure he will be okay

Sending good vibes your way..

sl2crmeg

Posted : 2/27/2007 1:48:07 PM

Pirate and I are thinking alllll the good thoughts that we can!

Luvntzus

Posted : 2/27/2007 2:11:27 PM

I'll be thinking of Blackhawk and hoping he pulls through!

gayle

Posted : 2/27/2007 2:14:19 PM

aww, i am so sorry this happened, we are pulling for you and blackhawk over here. update us when you can. berserker send wags and licks!

claire1011

Posted : 2/27/2007 2:30:58 PM

oh we do feel so sorry for You & Blackhawk,you will both be in our Thoughts & Prayers,
please keep us informed of his progress(im saying progress cus I'm sure he will get through this)

Best Wishes,Jazzie & claire xx

MissMandy

Posted : 2/27/2007 3:20:33 PM

Sending prayers and healing thoughts for you and Blackhawk. and as all the other have already said, don't blame yourself. Accidents happen, and you're doing all that you can now to make sure that your little guy is going to be alright. Keep us posted!!