Yesterday was a very big day at the vet's for Cooper. A check-up confirmed he is a healthy little boy and four shots, a pedi and a microchip later he was home with a new toy for good behavior. Six hours later he was whiney and restless. We watched him closely, moments later bumps appeared all over his head and muzzle. It was like watching a dahlia bloom in time lapse photography. The on call emergency vet said "Benadryl" while moment by moment the bumps increased in number and size. Peter broke open a gel cap and smeared the recommended dose on a plate. I gave him a piece of chicken which he ate so we sprinkled bits over the gel which our small buddy eagerly lapped up. More bumps bloomed across his back and chest, but an hour later Cooper's muzzle looked like a dachshund nose again. We took turns holding him late into the night while the medicine did its job and his eyes finally grew heavy.
Our patient is wobbly today, but back to his sleek self and there is a new notation on his medical chart! It's worth noting that he has had these shots before and this was a new reaction.
A microchip is inexpensive peace of mind. A little lost dog was brought to our vet last summer. A quick scan found the owners, summer tourists, who live in Florida.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time Lapse
Yesterday was a very big day at the vet's for Cooper. A check-up confirmed he is a healthy little boy and four shots, a pedi and a microchip later he was home with a new toy for good behavior. Six hours later he was whiney and restless. We watched him closely, moments later bumps appeared all over his head and muzzle. It was like watching a dahlia bloom in time lapse photography. The on call emergency vet said "Benadryl" while moment by moment the bumps increased in number and size. Peter broke open a gel cap and smeared the recommended dose on a plate. I gave him a piece of chicken which he ate so we sprinkled bits over the gel which our small buddy eagerly lapped up. More bumps bloomed across his back and chest, but an hour later Cooper's muzzle looked like a dachshund nose again. We took turns holding him late into the night while the medicine did its job and his eyes finally grew heavy.
Our patient is wobbly today, but back to his sleek self and there is a new notation on his medical chart! It's worth noting that he has had these shots before and this was a new reaction.
A microchip is inexpensive peace of mind. A little lost dog was brought to our vet last summer. A quick scan found the owners, summer tourists, who live in Florida.
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Hello Carol:
ReplyDeleteOh dear, poor Cooper. We do so hope that he is back to his perky, bump free self by now. It is always so distressing when a pet is ill as they rely on one for the solution to their problem so totally and one often has a great sense of inadequacy.
The microchip is a very good idea and,as you say, does give peace of mind.
Hello Jane and Lance! Welcome back to the Blogosphere, I know I'm not the only one who missed you and have had you in my thoughts!
DeleteAfter 48 hours, Cooper is back to his old sleek and glossy self, but it was harrowing for awhile. Thank you for your good wishes!
I was scared for a moment. Glad for the happy ending. Benadryl is a miracle worker. Hope several boxes are chewed up soon to show Cooper is back to his wonderful self.
ReplyDeletehome before dark ~ We were scared too...petrified actually, and worried his throat might close up. This was a good reminder to always have Benadryl on hand the way I used to have ipecac when the children were little.
DeleteCooper was a little sad sack yesterday, but he's back in box chewing form today! Thanks so much!
Oh, poor Coopie!!!! So glad he's okay!!!
ReplyDeleteYou would never know from the look of him now that this ever happened, but it certainly shook us up. He's next to me as I'm writing, sound asleep...
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