Penelopesslave Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 I think Bell has given up. She won't get out of bed, won't eat, drinks a little water and pees and that's it. If only she would eat. Looking at her makes me cry. I tried a salmon patty, McDonalds, a hot dog, deli turkey, pasta, pizza-- everything this morning, she won't even lift her head to sniff any of it. Our regular vet isn't in today but the other vet from the practice is going to call me in half an hour. I am going to try to get an appetite stimulant like the one Robin got for Polli. I am afraid that if this doesn't change soon she is just going to go to sleep and not wake up. I know she can get better if she would just eat. Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Having traveled that road with Angels Queenie and LaceyLaine~I know your every emotion. Please try and eat sweetie girl. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sending more prayers..... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Bell and thinking of you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Bell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sending more prayers....eat for your momma, sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBones Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 i am so sorry you're going through this too. i will keep you and the lovely bell in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 been there I hope you can get her to eat something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 :grouphug Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oh Melissa, I know how hard it is when they won't eat. I just about went out of my mind trying to get Emmy to eat anything. Nothing worked until I tried Nutritional Yeast and then she started eating well again. I've got you both in my prayers. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bell, please eat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sending prayers for Bell. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshot Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Prayers for your girl! Please eat! Waiting to hear what the vet says and sending white light! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopesslave Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bell ate a hamburger last night and seems a little more "alive" this morning. I think the Lasix was making her nauseated. I've cut back her Lasix dose to one right before bed and one in the late morning instead of 3 times a day to see if I can get her to eat more in the afternoons and evenings. Our vet had a sub in yesterday who was no help. Our regular vet should be in today and is going to call me about an anti-nausea med. She is so thin I can pick her up, even as pregnant as I am. I am giving her little syringes full of Ensure every time I walk past her, just to get some calories in her. I know she feels better today because she ate some last night. She also seems to really enjoy going on short little walks with me and Penny, it really lifts her spirits and seems to stimulate her appetite just a little. vet said no exercise but I am going to argue that eating is more important. GOOD NEWS!! She just ate a quarter pound of cooked ground beef that DH hand fed her!! And licked the bowl!! Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sending more prayers this morning. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Good girl Bell, you keep eating sweetie. That's where you get your strength! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 You know her best, Melissa, so whatever works. I'm so glad she ate the hamburger. Keeping you both in my prayers. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am glad to hear she's eating a little! Sugar always got a pepcid with her pills, twice a day. It really seemed to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am so happy to hear that she ate. What a terrible rollercoaster for you. We will keep you both tucked in our prayers Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am so happy to hear that she ate. What a terrible rollercoaster for you. We will keep you both tucked in our prayers Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Good job sweetie! Keep up the good work. As an added note...Lasix made our Angels Chelsea and Queenie nauseated. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Glad to hear Bell ate some hamburger! Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Good girl! Continued prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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