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!

[Missi]

Update for everyone:

Lizzie did REALLY well overnight. I went and visited this morning, her IV is out and she is off the drips. She was happy to see me, wagging her tail, and trying to escape, so I know she is feeling better. Her fever is gone too, and there's been no repeat nausea or vomittng. They are going to transition her to antibiotics and antiemetics by mouth today and see how she does. They are also going to try to introduce some ID food every 2-4 hours.

Here's the good news: If the transition to by mouth meds and foods goes well today, I can bring her home in the morning!!!

We did not retest for parvo, so at this point it's still up in the air as to the cause of all of this. The vets (all 3 of them) still highly suspect parvo though.

And a cute story, I was kneeling next to the cage (in isolation gown and gloves) and she put her paws on my shoulder and jumped off the ledge, expecting me to catch her and take her home! She just rested her head on my shoulder like a baby. So good news for a thursday morning!

[Leslie and Halas]

Isn't it amazing how attached we can get to them (and they to us) in only a few days? Glad to hear she's doing better. Hope she continues to improve.

[Tamara & Giada]

Oh, I am so happy she is recovering!!!

[Zoe, Benny and Tyler]

OMG Missi, I just read the whole story. But a horrible time for you and little Lizzie. I am happy to read that she is already feeling better and I hope that you can take her home very soon. All the best and big big doodlehugs from Benny and Zoe

[Chris & Boys]

Oh, Missi, you had me crying too! I just read throught the whole post and am SO glad that she is doing well. I cannot imagine going through that with my baby! I'll say a little prayer that things go well and that she can go home in the morning.

Best Wishes! Chris

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hugs, smiles, & prayers for Lizzie's continued improvement! Great news!

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

Yeah for Lizzie,,,,,I sure hope all goes well....I wanted to add if you do go for insurance do not add this to her history or you will not get the insurance...have your vet fill out the information for a healthy dog (like the way you take her home) Keep the updates coming...and I like what someone else said here....WET doodle kisses for Lizzie and you too from Ozzy and Zoey, a hug from me

[Kathy Spyker]

I am so happy she is doing better. I hope she will be home with you tomorrow. Hugs and Prayers are still with you and Lizzie.

[Eileen Ross and Cody]

Cody and I wish you both well. What you are going thru I'm sure is every dog owners worst nightmare. I hope you have some good support around you.

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Thank you so much for taking the time to update us. You and Lizzie have been on my mind all day! SOoooooo glad she's doing better! ((((hugs)))

[Adina P]

What great news! Can't wait to hear she is back home and wagging that little tail!

[Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca]

I am so happy to hear that she has quickly bounced back and might be coming home soon.