Ruby's in Hospital.. *home this evening*

ange165 · Last edited by ange165 on Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:28 am; edited 1 time in total

Just an update with Ruby.
Came home from work this afternoon and she was walking really awkwardly - like she was trying to sit down but it hurt. I put it down to the HOD but then I noticed all around her anal area that there was black (what looked like poo) I already had a feeling.. I got a wet wipe and wiped it and it was dried blood. I scouted around the backyard but couldn't see any bloody poos. We went to bed for about an hour then she jumped up and scooted on the bed and left a bloody trail.. I was horrified.
Straight outside were she strained and blood just came out. Rang the afterhours vet and they told me to take her straight down. Did a rectal exam which was bloody and Ruby cried, which made me cry..
She was starting to look a fair bit brighter yesterday and today she nosedived.. lethargic, temperature.
The vet says she's got Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis.. (yes on top of the HOD).
No, I am not shitting you.. I wish I was so much.
They've taken her overnight with fluids and ab's with no food for the next couple of days..
We just want a break. I want her to be well.
Crying or Very sad

mistybella · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:37 am Post subject:

Oh Ruby!!! This is not good.!Please get well soon for you and for Mum. Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery from us here

momofZaneandWyatt · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:18 am Post subject:

Sending all our Love to Ruby...Please God, send Ruby and her family some peace and healthy prayers...

Wish we could be right there in person with you all while you are going through all this terrible illness with Ruby...know that we are here for you anytime of the day...

Prayers, woofs and hugs

Shannon, Bill and Wyatt

ange165 · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:52 am Post subject:

I'm hoping the vet will call me with an update.. I was a bit of a dork crying in there today. I had to use old mates hanky LOL.
It's almost 10pm here, I guess I'll just have to see in the morning.

Bunker · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:17 am Post subject:

Oh, poor Ruby. We'll be keeping her in our thoughts.

I'm way more emotional over animals and children than I am over most people. I think it's the innocence factor. They shouldn't be in pain. So, No embarrassment over crying. Smile

LunaBrown · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:55 am Post subject:

Poor baby Ruby... I am so sorry...

Get better little sweetheart, you are loved!

Sending hugs and healing thoughts from MN,

Mindy & Luna

weimdawgs · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:02 am Post subject:

Ange, I am so sorry. I am sitting here crying for her too..so don't feel bad. I am praying so hard that she gets better. Poor little girl, I just want her well too. She is such a good little girl. And I, too, am far more emotional over animals than I am about people. Animals are innocent and should never be in pain.

Prayers and healing light coming Ruby's way. God I wish I was closer..I want to give you a hug...and Ruby too.

Lynn

ange165 · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:12 am Post subject:

I'm just struggling to understand how such a young dog can be so sick.
I know that when they are young they go downhill quick but they bounce back quick.. it's just very hard to sit and watch her be so uncomfortable and in pain, and to go through what she's going through. You can see it in her eyes how much pain she's got.
Today I just couldn't cope with being told of another illness that could be potentially life threatening. Allan's away for the weekend, so thank god for you guys to keep me going.
I'm going to pray to god that she's healthy in the morning. I've been reading some scary stuff about the HGE. Everytime the phone rings my heart starts pounding cos I think it's the vet.
My silly girl.. always makes me worried. I should have called her Drama.

LunaBrown · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, I think a few of us know all too well exactly how you feel... it is miserable. When we almost lost Luna @ 16 weeks I cried more than I have for any other reason in my entire life...

amazonstarlight · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

Oh, Ange. My heart just sunk when I saw your thread. I'm so sorry that Ruby is down again. We are all praying and sending the best healing thoughts we have your direction. I hope that the vets call you back very soon with good information. I'm sending the biggest hug in the world I have to you right now!

Phoenix1705 · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:26 am Post subject:

Oh sweetie I am so sorry you are going through this! Sad

Poor Ruby, feel better soon! Healing vibes and loving thoughts coming your way.

Allyson · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:57 am Post subject:

I am so sorry to hear about Ruby! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. If love can pull her through I am sure she is going to be just fine!

simis · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:01 am Post subject:

Ruby please get better quickly!! I know it will be nearly impossible to stop thinking about her at the vets, but try to take your mind off her pain for a few minutes today and do something nice for yourself....

Will they let you visit her while she's there? That might help lift both of your spirits.

greydogs · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:33 am Post subject:

ruby, speedy healing to you!!!

hugs to all.

hoochmamas · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:44 am Post subject:

come on ruby ruby ruby ruby!! she'll pull through.. there is no other option! sending love..