UPDATE ON JAKE AND GRACEE

JAKE...I took Jake to my vet yesterday and yes, he is a sick puppy! He had a fever and blood in his stool. Heart and lungs sounded good! At this time, we aren't real sure what he has but my vet has him on a diet of baked chicken and rice, 1 cup every few hours since he may have an intestinal bug (illness). He also gave me antibiotics because of the fever, got to be an infection if theres a fever! He gave me some wormer medicine too. My vet didn't see any fleas or worms so this is just precautionary but with the bloody stool and loss of appetite and yucking theres a chance and we don't need him having a problem with anything else while we're dealing with this. So, as of right now we, the vet and I believe that both Jake and Gracee got ahold of something, ate it and it didn't agree with them. Gracee probably didn't get as much as Jake, he can be such a male! Gotta have more that everyone else...lol My vet did give me enough for both of my babies!...just in case. I'm to keep him posted on any changes! It was kinda funny at first, Jake's size can be a little intimidating at first glance. They didn't quite know which way to approach him. (Some of you know I almost changed his name to Clifford (big red dog) when he started really sprouting!) I just kept my hand near Jake's mouth and face so he would smell my scent mostly and I did a lot of praising and baby love talk with him and I had him on a tight lead (just in case). Jake sure kept an eye on my vet and his assistant but never acted agressive. He was the perfect gentleman (dog) while being examined, even when he got his temp took...lol My vet thought that Jake's laid back, dosile personality was part of the illness. I told him, nooo that Jake has always been that way. I told him that we were very blessed when we got him! He's just a very big teddy bear or maybe a gentle giant. I will keep everyone updated on Jake and Gracee .....thanks for the prayers! Deb M

Deb, I have two "Babies" of my own. I will pray for yours to feel better. Susan

thanks for the update, the vet doesnt think they got hold of some of the tainted dog food, it was all canned dog food i think no dry. so the vet doesnt think it is bad serious then ...Im glad i know how those fur babies can become real babies to us. Jan

So glad the babies are being treated. Hope no one tried to poison them. Sometimes people throw tainted food over the fence, can't imagine someone doing that but then I'm a softie about animals. Anyway, glad you're on top of this. Hugs to you and the puppies. Lana

Deb, Just read about Jake and Gracee...I am glad you took them in, I know it can be a hardship sometimes, but the piece of mind is well worth it...well, that and the antibiotics Please keep us posted..I will tell Bailey & Lucais that your pups should be on the mend now, we three talk puppy talk alot and do puppy praying even more... Weird little family I have My big kiddo will say little prayers over my pups when they are unwell, it's quite sweet to see...he's 16 but almost 7 feet tall Praying for you and the fur kids :D Blondie a.k.a. Sherr