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Baby Cleo
by: Magda on Wed, Jan 16 2008

Today I had to put Cleo to sleep. We got her and her brother Brutus at the local pet rescue. Normal procedure is for them to sterilize inoculate and chip the puppies before sending them home. Brutus came home Friday but Nurse Jackie told us Cleo needs to stay a bit longer due to her weakened immune system. She assured us this was normal and some puppies get a bit sick after an operation. I phone everyday to find out how she was doing and was delighted when they told me yesterday I could go and pick her up. They assured us that she was fine and just need a bit of tender love and care.

This morning Brutus was tail wagging at the door waiting for us when we woke up but there was no sign of Cleo. I found her rolled into a stiff little ball on the pillow and blankets we got them. I thought she was dead. Much to my delight she responded when I picked her up. I decided to take her to my trusted vet just to make sure. Dr Ben’s secretary, Michelle, asked me to phone the rescue to find out exactly what was wrong and what medication she was on. Until this morning I’ve never heard of Distemper. They informed me that she was on antibiotics and she had distemper

Michelle was so nice and understanding. She informed me that Distemper was very contagious and I should get Cleo to the Doctor ASAP. I immediately took her. When we got there Dr Ben confirmed my worst fears. She had to be put to sleep. I am raw….
What can you do? She already had a very bad chest infection as well. Now I fear for little Brutus. He still seems playful and strong. He was so happy yesterday when Cleo came home, they played for hours. It was a sad goodbye to baby Cleo only 10 weeks old.

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Sat, Jan 19 2008
If you do the CSF-NDV tap now and it is in Neuro stages I would say I am not sure if it will save the dog in time. Once the dog exhibits chewing gum ...Read
Sat, Jan 19 2008
NDV is Newcastle's Disease Virus Vaccine. You can get at any Poultry Agriculture Store. Lets see, December 16 to now is about right which is the fin...Read
Sat, Jan 19 2008
Please tell me - what is NDV shot? I am fighting for the life of a Chow-Chow who now has neurological symptoms. I lost my beautiful Rocky on Jan 3 af...Read
Fri, Jan 18 2008
First what did the VET do to diagnose distemper? Did he do the brush border smear test of the bladder stained with quick dip??? I would strongly sug...Read
Wed, Jan 16 2008
You need to watch Brutus very carefully. It is highly contagious! At the first signs of ANY upper respiratory illness, take your puppy in to your vet ...Read

January 2008

Distemper - by JD - (Mon, Jan 28 2008)
January 9 I adopted Heidi from a local animal shelter. She was three months old and was a lab/boxer mix. As part of the fee I paid for her it included a visit with the local vet, spaying, rabies vacination, and first set of shots. [more..]
Baby Cleo - by Magda - (Wed, Jan 16 2008)
Today I had to put Cleo to sleep. We got her and her brother Brutus at the local pet rescue. Normal procedure is for them to sterilize inoculate and chip the puppies before sending them home. [more..]
My Holly - by Brit - (Mon, Jan 14 2008)
I adopted a puppy on Sunday December 23rd from a rescue, while visiting my local pet store. I was told that she had a slight case of kennel cough & to give her an over the counter cough syrup. I did not, I wanted to see my vet first. [more..]
Tug is sick - by Tugger/Lonnie - (Mon, Jan 07 2008)
Tug is a 1-1/2 year old Queensland Heeler/Dingo cross and is displaying symptoms of Distemper. He had conjunctivitis so I treated it and it cleared up, we had a Gerbil and the the Gerbil got sick just after the conjunctivitis hit and was dead within 3 days. Tug is lethargic and depressed [more..]
Diagnosis unknown - by Mojo - (Wed, Jan 02 2008)
Dear LCK, how are things with Prince now? My old dog was diagnosed with Kennel Cough and had 17 days of anti-bio`s….He was okay, no coughing, eating fine ETC. Out of the blue he had two massive convulsions (spelling,sorry), [more..]

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