Yay! My big Bv is in labor...

[ticklechin]

Ultrasound gives a more complete picture since its "live action" when you are dealing with serious gut issues, just for future reference. Chins do not need to be shaved for it like some people think, just slicked down with warm water does the trick.

 

[VolunteerChin22]

She's already shaved from the spay so that didn't even cross my mind Poor girl is a hot mess with a shaved belly and a crusty face from wayward meds and cc.

 

[Sycamore Chins]

Ultrasound gives a more complete picture since its "live action" when you are dealing with serious gut issues, just for future reference. Chins do not need to be shaved for it like some people think, just slicked down with warm water does the trick.

Rubbing alcohol is also a good conductor for ultrasound and will dry faster.

Best of luck with this girl!

 

[dcfluegel]

sending positive thoughts for Sage and you, Miss Christine - hope she gets her freak on and busts a poop! (go girl - it's ya birfday - go girl - start poopin'... you know the song...)

 

[ticklechin]

Rubbing alcohol is also a good conductor for ultrasound and will dry faster.

Best of luck with this girl!

Tech used the warm water since we were using it to the anus area, did not want irritation or burning.

 

[Brittany]

He did offer to show me how to do the subq but frankly needles and me don't get along too well, although I will probably ask next time because it was $47 for one! I do hear quite a bit of sounds, especially after she gets the reglan and so did the vet, so maybe what we are doing is working. slowly. so slowly. I wish there was a magic shot that would just fix it!

I hate needles too, but it's really not too bad. If you don't have a medical background I'd really recommend having someone help you hold her. I tried several times, but wasn't able to do it all myself. Lady wasn't nearly as bad as Sage, but getting Sub-q's twice a day really did help. My vet only taught me how to do it in the shoulder. Stacie walked me through giving injections in the hips as well. I was able to rotate injection sites which was easier on Lady.

 

[Dewdrop]

How's she doing today?

 

[VolunteerChin22]

It's not looking good. She's laying on her side a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't make the weekend. Im just going to make her comfortable as I can. very sad about this one.

 

[momenteller]

Sorry to hear this. Poor Sage.

 

[dcfluegel]

wow - very sad to hear this

 

[Andyandmychins]

Praying

 

[Cuddlebug]

Poor baby! We will have everything crossed here that can be crossed.

 

[Jenn]

I am so sorry

 

[mercynursie]

Still hoping and praying for you both and knowing that you will not let her suffer while there is still hope.

 

[starleomach]

Have they tried cisapride? that has more sucess in lower gut stasis

 

[VolunteerChin22]

Thanks for everyone's thoughts. She died and we just buried her under the cedar tree in our yard. I am really upset and beating myself up over everything. I really hoped this would have a good outcome, but I told God last night to make her better or take her and I guess he made his decision.

 

[Jenn]

I am so incredibly sorry for this horrible outcome. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss

 

[cindyv3737]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[AZChins]

I'm so sorry. It happens like this sometimes and it's always awful. You did what needed to be done, don't beat yourself up over it.

 

[addictedtochins]

How incredibly sad! We were all so excited awaiting her kits....I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you at this time, Theresa