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11-12-2004, 07:57 PM
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Help for Daisy
HI if anyone is on line right now I need help. Daisy must have eaten a bug or spider or something that bit her. Her little snout is swollen badly on one side and she is so listless. She just wants to sleep. I gave her a few grains of a human antihistamine in some peanut butter. She is breathing OK but is just so listless. Does anyone have any suggestions. She won't sip water. I tried getting her to lick an ice cube but she isn't interested. She is only about 9 pounds so I didn't want to give her too much of the antihistamine. I am really panicking. Help please with suggestions. Thanks
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#2
11-12-2004, 08:10 PM
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You need to go to a vet or ring one. Some stings and bites can cause such reactions as to restrict respiration.
Contact one asap.
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#3
11-12-2004, 08:24 PM
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How long ago did it happen? Is she improving? Is the swelling continuing? Have you taken her temperture? I agree that you should ring a vet, tell them all the information and get their advice.
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#4
11-12-2004, 08:35 PM
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Yes, a bite on the mouth is serious, on the pads not as bad.
It can cause acute swelling and restrict breathing. Place a cold compress on it in the meantime. Some dogs are more alergic than others. I would say it is a bee or wasp sting.
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#5
11-12-2004, 08:50 PM
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Thank You everyone
Daisy is showing great improvement. I discovered her swelling about 1 1/2 hours ago. I just assumed she was bitten by something when she went outside for her pee. I crushed the antihistamine and fed a few grains of it to her with peanut butter. We kept her awake and I gave her licks of peanut butter to be sure she could swallow and that was fine. She wasn't interested in water so I am giving her diluted milk and she is drinking it and loving it. She is much livlier and is even looking for crumbs on the floor - I think we made it. Again thank you all so much for the help.
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#6
11-12-2004, 08:53 PM
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Phew!!! O.k. but keep an eye on it, if the swelling increases or spreads, or you notice laboured breathing you will need to see a vet.
Also other symptoms may appear... diarrohea, vomiting, lumps appearing all over body. Just keep an eye on her. Keep us updated please.
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#7
11-12-2004, 09:15 PM
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Poor Daisy
Here is Daisy - its hard to see the swelling but what a face!!!!!
Thank you everyone 
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11-12-2004, 09:22 PM
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Oh! She is just gorgeous. Keeping us updated is a must. Better or Worse. O.K. I want to know.
It will happen within 12 hours or so if she is gonna go backwards.
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#10
11-13-2004, 10:31 AM
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Daisy looks beautiful. Keep and eye on her - I had a close shave with Poppy last week. But as Dax said to me, I'm sure you'll know if she has even so much as a hiccup. Glad she appears to be OK.
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