dog emergency

[EasternGirl]

I had to rush my puppy to the vet last night after he swallowed a blood pressure pill...he had to stay at the animal hospital overnight on an IV. I called this morning and they said he was doing really well. The vet is going to call me in a little while and tell me when he can come home. It was scary there for a little while last night. I felt horrible leaving him at the vet because he was so sad and howling...

I feel really really bad because I dropped the pill on the floor. He was there so quick and he grabbed the pill and ran under the bed and chewed the darn thing up. I'm going to have to make sure he is in his bed if I am getting pills out. Gibbs slap to the back of my own head. My punishment on top of getting the crap scared out of me about my dog...a $800 vet bill for the emergency services.

[Gungirl]

That's awful but at least he is ok. Spend some time with him and work on 2 commands, they have saved me a ton with my 2 dogs. Drop it and leave it.

[infernalis]

Ace got hold of a whole bottle of Xanax once, I know how you feel.

Glad it looks like things will be OK

[EasternGirl]

yeah...he's 10 mos...still a pup...and he still eats everything! He ran and grabbed that pill so fast it barely hit the floor. My son chased him under the bed and we thought as soon as he started chewing it that he would spit it out because it would taste bitter...but he didn't. Animal poison control had us induce vomiting, but since he chewed it and it was a long acting pill...it had already started to decrease his heart rate when we got him to the hospital. I'm just so glad he is okay. And thankfully, I have pet insurance that should reimburse me for most of this. I just can't wait to get him home! Thanks you guys.

[Gungirl]

It's really tough with puppies. Glad you acted fast and he is safe!

[EasternGirl]

Thanks. The vet just called and we are going to pick him up! Poor thing...he doesn't know what is going on...a bunch of people were yelling and then he got dropped off with a bunch of strangers and stuck in a kennel all night and poked and prodded. He probably thinks he was being punished. Poor baby. Lots of lovins for puppy today.

[alessia55]

Oh no!! Puppy!! I'm glad he's doing better- that must've been frightening. I can't stand seeing my animals possibly hurt themselves. I agree with Kat, you should teach him "drop it" and "leave it". He's young so he'll learn it fast :D What a scary night. Lots of love for puppy today!! :p

[bigsnakegirl785]

I'm glad he's doing good now! I feel sorry for him being poked and everything. :( No one likes that.

[Lankyrob]

Glad it worked out ok - just a tip for future - NO dog can keep their mouth shut if you push down on their tongue - stick a finger through the gap behind the canines and push.

Have done it with dogs from yorkshire terrier to doberman/rottweiler and even a great dane and it has never failed me :)

[EasternGirl]

Thanks...problem was we couldn't get to the little stinker because he went right under the bed as soon as he got it in his mouth! But all is well now...he is home and doing great. I have to be careful to put him in his bed when I'm getting pills out. Obedience classes probably are a good idea too.

[snakehill]

Good to hear he's doing okay!!! Chihuahuas can be a handful! I have two!!!

[SpOoKy]

Glad it worked out ok - just a tip for future - NO dog can keep their mouth shut if you push down on their tongue - stick a finger through the gap behind the canines and push.

Have done it with dogs from yorkshire terrier to doberman/rottweiler and even a great dane and it has never failed me

Didn't know that Rob, thanks for sharing. I have 3 dogs myself and I always enjoys learning new tricks and tips :)

[EasternGirl]

Yup...I will try that if he gets a hold of something and doesn't immediately go underneath a piece of furniture to hide with it! Little stinker!

[Lankyrob]

Just another useless fact if you hook your fingers behind the canines of a dog you can lead it around like you would a horse with a head collar on (some dogs will just yawn so your fingers lose grip and it is easier with larger dogs).

If you know what you are doing it is impossible for the dog to bite you whilst your fingers are there (getting them there and getting them back out again is another story ;))

[snakehill]

I'll have to try that next time I trim my female Chihuahuas nails!!!! :laugh:

[alessia55]

Marnie next time I'm in DE I'll come by for a weekend and train your dog :p

[EasternGirl]

Oh that's right...you're in Philly! You're only 40 minutes from here...Yeah he needs some training...that's for sure. He is spoiled rotten!

[alessia55]

Oh that's right...you're in Philly! You're only 40 minutes from here...Yeah he needs some training...that's for sure. He is spoiled rotten!

I've trained a bunch of dogs in Philly in the years I've been there. My friends usually give me their puppies for a weekend and I return it to them with sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking and housebroken :p I've also helped rehabilitate fighting pit bulls into loving pets. I'm getting a dog in a few months and my friends joke that I'll have it pooping on command LOL !! :laugh: But seriously, I love puppies and I love training, so think about it :)

[Gungirl]

I've trained a bunch of dogs in Philly in the years I've been there. My friends usually give me their puppies for a weekend and I return it to them with sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking and housebroken :p I've also helped rehabilitate fighting pit bulls into loving pets. I'm getting a dog in a few months and my friends joke that I'll have it pooping on command LOL !! :laugh: But seriously, I love puppies and I love training, so think about it :)

I trained my Nanday conure (remmy) to poop on comand in 3 days :D

[alessia55]

I trained my Nanday conure (remmy) to poop on comand in 3 days :D

LOL!! You should get a video of that!!

[Gungirl]

lol.. you really want to watch that? I can get my video camera if it will make you happy though...

[EasternGirl]

Do you have any experience with Chihuahua's? He is pretty nasty when he wants to be. He can be the sweetest dog in the world but he is a typical Chihuahua when he is around anyone but me...have you ever seen Cesar Millan's Chihuahua's from Hell? That's Presley in a nutshell...

But I have been thinking about taking him to obedience school. Maybe we could work something out.

[alessia55]

Do you have any experience with Chihuahua's? He is pretty nasty when he wants to be. He can be the sweetest dog in the world but he is a typical Chihuahua when he is around anyone but me...have you ever seen Cesar Millan's Chihuahua's from Hell? That's Presley in a nutshell...

But I have been thinking about taking him to obedience school. Maybe we could work something out.

I've dealt with pitbulls from fighting rings in philly... Nunu from Cesar Millan but in a 140lbs dog :shocked: The feister your little chihuahua is the better. Nothing is impossible with dogs- they change for the better faster than humans do. ;)

Oh and yes, I've worked with quite a few chihuahuas and yorkies

[alessia55]

lol.. you really want to watch that? I can get my video camera if it will make you happy though...

Yes I wanna see it!! :blink:

[Lankyrob]

Any dog can be taught to poop on demand, thats what they do with "service" dogs - police, army, guide dogs etc. So that the dog doesnt need to go whilst "working". It does help tho if the dog has a daily routine to stick too.

I trained our old Labrador to only eat things that i told him were ok (because my parents dog had terrible digestive issues but would eat ANYTHING that it found no matter how rancid). I once was eating a roast dinner and the door bell went, i put the plate on the floor (we eat on the sofa) and went to open the door, started nattering to the person and came back about 20 minutes later - dinner was cold but the dog hadnt touched it, just sat there looking at it.

People out walking were surprised - walkers around here seem to offer strange dogs treats all the time, stupid and annoying!!! - as when they offered him treats he would take from them, walk to me and drop it at my feet, if i said "go on then" he would eat it but if i said "no" or even just ignored him he would just sit and watch it.

[Gungirl]

Yes I wanna see it!! :blink:

Ok I will start a thread once my camera is charged and see what I can do for you.

[alessia55]

Ok I will start a thread once my camera is charged and see what I can do for you.

Awesome thanks :bouncy: