I made a decision today to take Precious Purple in for a Vet check. She had a great day yesterday, eagerly nursing and as I mentioned walked across her little habitat with purpose. While I've been spending time with her and Lex individually assuring she gets several meals a day, she just isn't picking up the weight I want to see. And of course I have to continue to work so I can't always be home to monitor her. I believe in my heart of hearts the problem with the pup is simply one of not receiving adequate nutrition. And everyday, every hour, the circle becomes more viscous! The vet was out of the office when I called so I spoke with the tech who has worked there for years. She's knowledgeable and a person I hold a lot of respect for. Long story short, she offered, without seeing the pup, to foster her and to do essentially whatever she felt would be in her best interest. She offered no guarantees but that she would do the best she could. So, for now, I've placed Purple in foster care. Regi, who for many years raised pups herself, will bottle or tube feed her if necessary and call me with daily updates. It was a tough decision to leave her but I know she's in good and capable hands. And I could tell when I dropped her off, Regi was hopeful.... and above all caring. She said she looked a little thin but liked the look of her in general. I'm hopeful too... hopeful that Precious Purple will live to be one of those pups that outgrows her litter mates.
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Laura
10/15/2014 07:31:24 am
Awww..I know that was such a tough decision. Sounds like she is in great care. Maybe she will surprise us all. =)
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Deb
10/15/2014 08:42:53 am
That's what I'm hoping for Laura. I called to check on her this morning and she's doing good per the report I got. The whole thing has me perplexed. It would be different if she had seemed sickly but she never has. I miss her.
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