Help! I don't know what to do. (update 3/9)

[Missi]

Lizzie is a 13 week old goldendoodle. Because I work nights and 12 hour shifts, I set up a large, secure pen in the basement for Lizzie to stay in on the night's I'm gone. Yesterday, she had little appetite, which I attributed to the stress of a new home. (I've had her since saturday) I put her in her pen with some puppy toys, food, water, and lots of newspaper; she was fine. I just got home this morning, and something's wrong. She has water for stools, is very lethargic, and vomitted what looks like saliva 3 times.
As most of you know, she has been battling severe anemia for the last month, but it was resolved, and she never vomitted with that.




I took her to the vet immediately. I'm crying. Vet thinks it's Parvo. She's in the ICU on IV fluids and antibiotics. Parvo test came back negative, but because it's an antibody test, early tests are often negative.

I need a hug



***3/6***

Sorry for keeping everybody in in the dark, but Lizzie is doing well and is HOME!! I picked her up at 8:30 this morning. They did end up having to re-start her IV fluids yesterday, but took them off this morning. (Well she kept dumping her water bowl and not drinking, because they hadn't put any toys in the kennel with her!)
We are now on a mixture of I/d A/d food with some of her dry kibble. I know it's not the best food for her, but it seems to be working and she has eaten all three meals today. She hasn't wanted to leave my side all day, so I am a bit sleep deprived (I worked last night). She had 2 soft stools today, but no diarrhea.
Overall, the vets question whether or not it really was Parvo, because she did make such a fast recovery. So I've been pretty worried if it wasn't parvo, then what was it? She obviously had some kind of bacteria and/or viral gastroenteritis since she spiked a fever up to 105. But the antibiotics are definitely helping.

She's snoozing at my feet while I type this and says a HUGE puppy thank you to everyone for their help and support. You guys rock!!!!!!!



****update 3/9****

I have had the last 4 days off of work and Lizzie and I have had some serious bonding time! She's my little buddy. She has been doing very well. I started to introduce the new Royal Canin puppy chow yesterday mixed in with the soft diet from the vet (less than 1/4 cup per meal). She was pretty tired yesterday and woke up this morning at 4am with vomiting and diarrhea! So we're back on JUST the soft diet (science diet I/D and A/D mixed). I've been feeding her multiple small meals today and she has licked the bowl clean on ALL of them. She's also been really energetic and happy after about 9am; no more vomiting or diarrhea. So given this, I'm starting to think she's having a bad reaction to the kibble. Have any of your dogs had a reaction this bad to food before? So we're on a search for a good chicken and rice based puppy kibble. Open to suggestions!
She peed on my uncle and aunt's carpet like 5 times tonight, so housetraining isn't going quite as well as I had thought. But, she won't poop in the house; she dances by the back door! So that's a plus.
Anyway, that's my update. I should probably start publishing this in blogs, so look for those in the upcoming week!

Thanks again everybody!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I don't think so, Missi. I know there was just a puppy adopted through IDOG who had recently recovered from parvo, and I'm pretty sure he's just fine.
Listen, kid, you have all of us & our doodles pulling for Lizzie. That's a lot of powerful love.Take a deep breath and relax... you need to be calm when you see your girl tonight. Hug her for us.

[Missi]

Thank you. The first question the vet asked is "have you slept yet?" Worrying myself sick doesn't help anybody. I can definitely feel and appreciate all of the support. Don't know what I would do without it. She will be hugged.

[Tamara & Giada]

I know exactly how you feel. So sorry you have to go through this. Like Leslie said, she is a fighter. I just know you will get your happy ending and a year from now, like us you will look back and not believe how far you come. Hang in there :)

[Missi]

Tamara,
I thought I had already got to "happily ever after!!" How many chapters are there until that part? Can't I just skip them?? Haha.

[April Cliber]

Ann, at first I thought that too, but most vets recommend 6, 9, 12 & 16 weeks. So three would be on schedule. I know many breeders wait until 7 weeks for shots now, but mine go for ESN at 7 - 7 1/2 weeks, so they get their shots at 6 - 6 1/2 weeks. My vet recommends that they have their first shot several days before ESN. Does yours? I'm just wondering if there's new info I should know. Thanks!

[Missi]

Hey Ann,
I was talking to the vet today and he said there are new vaccines and create immunity despite maternal antibodies still being in the blood system. They use these new one all the way up to 18weeks.
Lizzie wasn't weened until 8 weeks, so I'm sure her vaccines (standard ones) didn't create the desired immune response. Thanks for telling me some younger ones survived; if we can make it a few more days, we'll hopefully be out of the woods!

[Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca]

I can't believe it. We all were hoping your ordeal was over. I hope Lizzie gets better quickly.

AND try to get some rest. Puppies rebound quickly and when you bring her home you will not have time to rest.

[Tracey]

Oh gosh Missi...that poor little baby (and you!). She's certainly been through a lot so far in her life, but she's most definitely a fighter!!! Give her big squishes from me as well. Be thinking about you girls, and keep us updated when you can!!!!

[Deena Womack]

So sorry to hear this Missi, I so hope everything works out well for Lizzie.

[April Cliber]

Missi, best wishes to you and Lizzie! She's a sweetie, and you've both been through enough! If Parvo is caught early it is possible for a pup to survive. We're all pulling for you! (((((hugs))))))

[Joy Originator of GiantSchnoodles]

Did U read the Advantix warning? Did you use any spot on flea control? Poor baby. Good luck. PUppy love from JOy & furry folk

[Missi]

No spot or flea control used. I did read the advantix warning and won't use it. She had three rounds of dewormer, but that's it.