Dixie_Girl Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 As some of you know, last month Cheyenne had a bit of trouble after being plowed by Jackson. She was in heat at the time. The vet said we would give her a month to recuperate then spay her. Well, last week she was having diarhea and she has these pantaloons on her back end and the poop was getting it all matted up. She also seemed bloated. I cut all the hair off and cleaned her up. Then Fri she started bleeding some. By Sat. the blood was "old" looking and stunk to high heaven. I started her on anitbiotics and because of Easter her vet wasn't seeing any emerg. and I didn't want to take her to the ER vet unless absolutely necessary. We took her in today and he is going to go ahead with the spay tomorrow(we left her there). He doesn't know if she some how got preg. and is miscarring, he doubts, or if she has a uterine infection, most likely. Or it could be a manifistation of the mammery cancer she had last year. She is 9yrs. old and I have had her since she was 10days old. I will be so glad when tomorrow is over. I hope. Thank y'all in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Sounds like it could be pyometra, which is a uterine infection and is quite common in older unspayed females. It can be pretty bad, I hope she does well tomorrow. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Thank you! Yes, that is what the doc called it, couldn't remember the name. I could just kick myself when I think how much better off she would have been if I just would have taken the time to have her spayed. :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Prayers, Linda. Hindsight is always 20/20, you do the best you can and forgive yourself the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 We all live and learn. My 16 yr old Standard Collie was never spayed and contracted it as well. Do post an update when she's home and happy. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Watch Debatable Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I'm sending Cheyenne lots of good thoughts, and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Glen Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Maria, You have a 16 yr old Rough Collie? Good for you! I had one that only made it to 12. All the Lassies except one lived to be over 15. It's nice to know somone still can make one to last. Linda, give her a big kiss and a cushy bed when she gets home. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Prayers for cheyenne I hope she is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Jenny, I used to, she passed in 1997, but yes, she was strong to 16. Beautiful tri-color with prick ears..lol...and a very sassy demeanor. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karrie Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Prayers said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeysMom Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I hope all goes well with Cheyenne, and that you are okay, too. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Best wishes and prayers for her to get better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 prayers for her speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Positive thoughts going to Cheyenne..hang in there Linda.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 You're in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztiki Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Try not to worry yourself too much tonight, and be sure to get some sleep. We're all hoping and praying for the best here! Don't be shy about leaning on us. That's what we're here for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Thank y'all for your kind words and good thoughts and prayers. My step daughter brought her to me at 10pm one night. She was only 10days old. I fixed her a emerg. formula and fed her. She threw up chunks of ham! Somebody before I got her was forcing this down her! They are all drugies so no telling what the circumstances were the first 10days. She threw up more ham the next morning. I got her to the vet and got some proper puppy formula. I fed her every two hrs. I wiped her hind end so she could relieve herself. I had just lost my beloved GSD/rough collie Bandit and had no desire for another dog. I kept saying, as soon as she is weaned and 6wks old she is getting a new home. Ha! You couldn't pry her from me! I wasn't driving at the time so I spent all my time with her. She went on the truck with me when she was 3 months old. She went everywhere on the truck with me. When there was snow or ice or wind she would sit by my seat to let me know it would be ok and she had faith in my driving. Well, that's what I was imaging she was saying. She's been to every state except RI. She even went to Canada. She guarded me and the truck when we had to park overnight at less than desirable places. When I yelled at stupid 4 wheelers she would jump up in "her" seat and bark out insults with me. She kept me warm when it was cold. She kept me safe when it was dangerous. She was patient when I had to be out of the truck for unloading or loading. She was just always there when I needed her. And now I have let her down because I wouldn't take time off the truck to spay her. It was always the next time I was home. And now, she has to suffer. Yes, hind sight is 20/20 and that is what hurts so much. She always trusted me completely. And I let her down. So all I can do is hope its just an infection and the surgery will take care of it. I want y'all to know how much it means to have y'all here for me. I always said this is a great bunch of folks. You have proved me right. I will let you know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Linda you can't beat yourself up over not taking her to be spayed sooner hun. From the sound of it, she has had a far more happier life w/ you than she would have if she didn't have you. Sounds like she wouldn't even be here if it weren't for you. Keep your chin up and keep faith that all these prayers going out for her will keep her healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anne Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Linda...There is not 1 of us on these boards who has not said, "if only"! at some point in our lives, and may say that concerning the well being of someone we love with all our heart and soul. Whether it be a human type or our precious critters. The old saying "tis human to err, but devine to forgive"!!! hmmmmm, well we sure do know where the "divine" ones are... When you know better, you do better. "Our", Devine Miss, sweet Cheyenne, knows who loves her, and who has taken care of her and who is her best friend...her trust is well placed, to be sure. Sending bigggggg ((((( hugs))))) ,luvin and get well soon wishes to Cheyenne. PS.. I say "our" Cheyenne, because to all of usins here on these boards... they are ALL a precious and important part of our lives and our Cyber-space, family. Take care, and don't beat yourself up, Cheyenne will know if you are too upset, and will pick up on it... so based on that alone, it is important to stay positive and upbeat(as hard as it may be), it will help her heal faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey Dixie Girl, You forgot the second part, "do your best and forgive yourself the rest!" You know she forgives you, and it sounds like the great life you have given her more than makes up for what you may have missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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