Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Ben looked awful again this morning so we found a vet that was open and took him there. Yet another nice, knowlegable vet (awfully young though - I must be geting old since my vets are getting younger). His platelets had crashed and he still had a fever so we started him on prednisone. Unlike the other tick diseases, it's ok to give pred for RMSF. He also got a conservative amount of subQ fluids as he was rather dehydrated. Finally, we maxed out his doxy dose. Blood panels look good still - I was worried about kidneys when he looked so crappy this morning. She said he's "allowed" to stay like this until Monday, but expects the pred to make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I hope the prednisone works for Ben. I hope this helps make him feel better and battle the RMSF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Jeez, I hope he stabilizes soon. Give him a big hug from me. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WoobiesMom Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Aww poor guy! Sending get well quick vibes your way. It's so stressful when our "kids" (human, canine, feline) are ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Oh man. Poor Ben. My thoughts and prayers are with him. Hope he's feeling alot better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Sorry to hear about the setback, Becca. Sounds like you've got some good vets in your area to rely on, though. Continued good vibes coming your way from Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Good vibes coming your way from California, too. I sure hope he feels better by Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Becca, thanks for the update. I was thinking about Ben earlier today and was wondering how he was doing. The prednisone will increase his appetite. Will continue keeping our fingers crossed and pray he can keep the food down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Poor little Ben. I hope he's feeling better. I hope you guys are able to get a break from all the stress soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I hate to hear this, Rebecca. Hope Ben starts to feel better over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Sorry to hear Ben's had a bit of a setback but glad you were able to find a vet you were comfortable with. Y'all remain in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rockie's mum Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I've been following this thread so sorry to hear about your set back you and Ben are in my thoughts and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK dog doc Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Any news? How does Ben seem to be responding to the pred? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 You guys are really having a tough time of it. I'm so sorry. I hope he's better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
books Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I just saw this thread. I hope Ben is feeling better today. Please update when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Poor Ben. I hope he gets better soon. How's he doing today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I got away to the trial at Dr. Ben's for the day. Ben got up all by himself this morning, ate a little green tripe, and had several small meals all day! Then tonight he ate a whole can of his favorite commercial food - Merrick's Working Dog Stew (isn't that perfect? but it really is). *Doing the Dance of Joy* He's alert, responsive, resting comfortably instead of weird and hunched, and he actually ran a few steps during our post-doxycycline walk tonight. That was kind of startling - I had almost gotten used to the pathetic wobbly hobbling of the past week. I am exhausted, even after my break today (courtesy of the loving hubby and Laura, who drove me down there). Ben just got his last med for the night so nighty-night all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Glad to hear Ben's doing better. Keep us posted and try to get some rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 That's good news! Ben sounds like a real trooper and very fortunate to have you Hope you both get lots of rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Glad to hear he is doing better! Hope he continues to get better and stronger every day! Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Glad to hear Ben's showing signs of improvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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