librarygeek: cute cartoon fox with nose in book (Default)
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I'm starting the year with our beloved dog sick, lethargic, not eating but still drinking, and with a large swelling in her neck.

I KNOW THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, so please don't mention that, but anything about relieving inflammation or suffering in a 60 pound dog, about 5 years old, is welcome tips. Right now, I would rather not stress her with the expense and stress of an emergency vet until tomorrow morning when her usual vet will be open. She's got anxiety and I would prefer resting comfortably to panicking about strangers for her.

Edited To Add: She's going to be okay, probably. :-) Vet says most likely an allergic reaction, Prednisone and Benadryl for a week. Thank anything that watches out for beloved animal companions! πŸ’• 🐢🦊🐺

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1/1/20 22:43 (UTC)
Posted by [personal profile] jtthomas
Oof! Would peanut butter be soft enough for her to lick/eat for now? Much hope and luck to you both!

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2/1/20 01:25 (UTC)
peoriapeoriawhereart: anthony mackie lifts (Door Lift)
Posted by [personal profile] peoriapeoriawhereart
You may want to inventory things she could have gotten into, and check any peanut butter for sugar free sweeteners. Since she's still drinking, I think palliative care is best; you'll know specifics better than I. You are a good dog human. Indulge her preferences in time with human.

Stay calm, stay hydrated, play some music you both find soothing.

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2/1/20 02:22 (UTC)
chanter1944: a cream-colored yellow Labrador lying at the top of a staircase, one paw draped over the top step (mellow yellow)
Posted by [personal profile] chanter1944
Oh puppy! :( *sends pets and ear scritchies by proxy?*

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