Guest greytexplorer Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Vet says it was most likely a snakebite. (lots of copperheads around here) They have seen lots of that lately, due to lack of rain/water. Snakes are out looking for water. Her leg had swollen up to the elbow. She could walk on it, albeit gingerly, and without screaming. Even went up and down stairs. Mandy will stay at the clinic for the day, getting IV fluids and antibiotics. I'll pick her up before they close and bring her home later. I do appreciate all the thoughts and good wishes from the GTers. You guys really are the best. Rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 poor baby - wishing her a quick recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Where are you located? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Oh no! Hope she will be ok! One of my biggest fears here where we live too. DH killed a 3 ft long moccassin yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 No wonder she let out a GSOD! I think it was very appropriate. Hope her leg is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Bless her heart. I'm glad you were home to find her that way. I hope ya'll get some rain soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Oh goodness, poor Mandy! A co-worker reported that both of his little dachshunds were bitten by a copperhead a couple of weeks ago. Both have fully recovered and one of the bites was particularly bad because the pup had pulled her head back causing more venom to enter her poor little face. Apparently it was touch and go with her for a few days. All this sounds like good odds for a complete recovery for Mandy. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greyhound1 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Poor baby! Prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I am glad Mandy will be ok. I have had several dogs bitten before too. We live in Texas and have copperheads, and cotten mouths as well. It really can be serious and all dogs react differently. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Wow! Glad you were able to catch it quickly enough. Hoping for a quick and full recovery for Mandy, and hope you get some rain soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 for a speedy recovery for Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Prayers for sweet Mandy. I have her on my prayer list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Where are you located? Birmingham AL I'm leaving in a few minutes to go get her at the vet's. I am anxious to get her home again, as you can imagine! My daughter and her BF walked the dogs last night, but didn't take a flashlight with them as I instructed SO everyone----if you even THINK that it MIGHT get dark before you get back home TAKE THE DANG FLASHLIGHT ALREADY now if you will excuse me, I have a vet bill to go pay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm so glad to hear she's doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chigal950 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I am glad to hear she should full recover. How scary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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