Today was the first day of my annual ONE week vacation. I really needed this week off, too. I am dead tired. I had planned to do nothing but read a good book, and gives extra loves to my puppers.
But this morning our Whitby was not well, and I rushed her to the vet, only to be hurriedly referred to a Veterinarian Hospital about 45 minutes away. I was having a panic attack at this news. She is seriously ill, possibly with what they call AIHA (or autoimmune hemolytic anemia). I had never heard of it before today, and after looking it up online, and reading many testimonials from pet owners who have been thru this, the future does not look bright for us.
She is in the hospital now for a minimum of 3 days, possibly more. We have already incurred more than $3,300. and that could rise significantly. Life is not fair.
So, this is just a request, from me to you, to add Whitby – the most beautiful collie dog in all the world (IMO) – to your prayers.
Thanks, friends.
No cheers from here,
Bex
16 responses so far ↓
Carol // June 9, 2007 at 8:34 pm |
Hi….so sorry to hear of Whitby being sick and I surely will include her in my prayers.
Keep the faith…..Carol
sheila // June 9, 2007 at 9:33 pm |
Bex, so sorry about Whitby. Good luck to all of you.
Michael // June 9, 2007 at 10:22 pm |
Ah, Bex, I’m so sorry that she has to go through this, and you with her. Whatever my prayers and positive thoughts are worth, you all have them.
oldgreypoet // June 10, 2007 at 3:01 am |
That’s such sad news, Bex, and I send you all my best wishes for recovery and strength.
Sandy from Iowa // June 10, 2007 at 5:38 am |
“Prayers” for her and you right now …sad sad when a pet child is sick
Jim // June 10, 2007 at 5:43 am |
I’m so sorry for poor Whitby and for you as well. May you have strength through this trouble.
louphoria // June 10, 2007 at 6:47 am |
Oh Bex, my heart goes out to you, my best wishes to all of you, I’ll ask my mother to pray to St. Francis for you and will keep you both in my mind also. hugs x
Bex // June 10, 2007 at 7:10 am |
Thank you ALL for the prayers. We still don’t have a diagnosis yet. The doc just called with her overnight update. Her temp went down from 105.4 to 104. Normal for dogs is 99-104. She vomited overnight – probably due to the antibiotic they gave her by mouth. So they’ve switched it to I.V. with her fluids. My sweet girl is so far away and I miss her so much. This house has a GIANT HOLE in it right now. Again, thanks to you all.
Bex & Co.
mercystreet // June 10, 2007 at 7:54 am |
Sending good thoughts your way
yaketyyak // June 10, 2007 at 7:55 am |
Oh, Bex, I’m so sad to hear about Whitby’s illness, and so sorry you have to go through this. I’ll be thinking of you all and hoping for the best.
l'empress // June 10, 2007 at 10:50 am |
Sending all good thoughts to your beautiful girl. May she escape the worst and be back with you soon.
Betty Lou // June 10, 2007 at 12:47 pm |
You have my prayers, too.
Neva // June 10, 2007 at 1:50 pm |
… yes, and you have my prayers, and good thoughts sent your way, too, Bex. I know how much Whitby means to you both.
Dee // June 10, 2007 at 2:25 pm |
Prayers and hugs coming Bex!
Tammy (Sandy's daughter) // June 10, 2007 at 2:58 pm |
So sorry to hear your dog is sick. My heart goes out to you. You were so kind when we lost Sarah. Will keep you in our prayers.
Bex // June 10, 2007 at 3:48 pm |
I fear the worst, we’ve been to see Whitby and she was awful. I don’t think she even knew we were there…I am toally crushed as is Paul. I can’t even function at all. I don’t think she will make it either. that’s reality. I can’t write any more, I am so unhappy just now.