Bagel Dog’s Blog

Bedtime for Bagel

I am very very tired…
time to sleep.
I’m out of my suffering.
Bagel Skoboloff Feingold
3/08 – 5/08

Bagel Pees on a Pad

I don’t get it.

When I pee inside they are not happy.

When I pee on this white pad they are happy.

Humans are wierd.

No One Tried To Kill Me Today

No one tried to kill me today.

Finally.

Help Me They Are Trying To Kill Me

They cannot be serious.

The one they call “Shorty,” woke me up screaming today that I was paralyzed.

Chill lady, I was locked in a cage for a week.

My muscles atrophied.

Anyway the doctor confirmed that and then I went home.

Things were good until the fat man tried to kill me.

He shoved a pill down my throat and next thing I know I am shaking and vomiting.

But, he doesn’t help me.

Finally 3 hours later they call the doctor.

By then I was fine.

What did I do to deserve this.

At least the fat man felt bad and gave me chicken soup.

Yum.

Need salt though.

The Whole World In My Hands

You have got to be kidding me!

I was in the hospital all week fighting for my life, trying to get better and the Fat Man picks me up today and starts playing with me.

I am tired.

Leave me alone.

Wait till your sick, Fat Boy,  then see how it feels.

Jeez….thank g-d Shorty didn’t know.

Bagel is Coming Home

“Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest dog on the face of this earth. I have been in your lives for a few weeks and have never received anything but kindness and encouragement from you fans.”

Thanks.I am coming home tomorrow.

I Am A Miracle Baby

I am a miracle baby

I mean miracle dog.

The lady came today and instead of a needle she took out my IV.

Apparently I am getting better.

Still dreaming though and thinking happy thoughts.

Wow…so tired….

They look so happy.

That will be me soon

In And Out Of Reality

I don’t get it.

Sometimes I am awake, cold, shivering and hot all at the same time.

I stare out my cage and wait for the lady with the needle to come.

I am so hungry.

I miss shorty and the fat man.

I want to go home.

The lady comes and now I am tired again.

I try and think happy thoughts.

As I doze off into sleep these images keep entering my head.

Pray for me!

Turn For The Worse

It’s not good.

I had a bad night.

Fever, vomiting and poop.

Please pray for me. I need to get better.

Here are some tips how:

• The key to prayer is believing that whoever you pray to is always there to listen.
• Have you heard that you “ought to pray at all times” or “pray without ceasing” — well you can by an attitude of thanksgiving.
• You might try saying “I’m blessed!” as a recognition of your beliefs and as a prayer.
• Also, allow yourself to simply talk as you would in conversation. Formality is not a necessity!
• Make sure you are in a quiet and calming place to be able to pray without distractions, but if you are in chaos you can pray for calm.
• If you suffer from bad dreams try praying blessings and thankfully.
• The most important thing is being honest with yourself.
• It may help to close your eyes.
• Don’t feel nervous; most religions promise that your deity will love you no matter what, as you serve your fellowman, pray blessings and not cursing.

Another Night In The Hospital

I’m still in the hospital, but here are a few facts about what I have:

Survival rate depends on how quickly CPV is diagnosed and how aggressive the treatment is. Treatment for severe cases that are not caught early usually involves extensive hospitalization, due to the severe dehydration and damage to the intestines and bone marrow. A CPV test should be given as early as possible if CPV is suspected in order to begin early treatment and increase survival rate if the disease is found.

Home treatment using IV fluids is sometimes an effective option, but hospitalization may be required. Treatment ideally consists of IV fluids and colloids, antinausea injections (antiemetics) such as metoclopramide, dolasteron, ondansetron and prochlorpromazine, and antibiotic injections such as cefoxitin, metronidazole, timentin, or enrofloxacin.[17] IV fluids are administered and antinausea and antibiotic injections are given subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. The fluids are typically a mix of a sterile, balanced electrolyte solution, with an appropriate amount of B-complex vitamins, dextrose and potassium chloride. Analgesic medications such as buprenorphine are also used to counteract the intestinal discomfort caused by frequent bouts of diarrhea.

In addition to fluids given to achieve adequate rehydration, each time the puppy vomits or has diarrhea in a significant quantity, an equal amount of fluid is administered intravenously. The fluid requirements of a patient are determined by their body weight, weight changes over time, degree of dehydration at presentation and surface area. The hydration status is originally determined by assessment of clinical factors like tacky mucous membranes, concentration of the urine, sunken eyes, poor skin elasticity and information gathered in bloodwork.

A blood plasma transfusion from a donor dog that has already survived CPV is sometimes used to provide passive immunity to the sick dog. Some veterinarians keep these dogs on site, or have frozen serum available. There have been no controlled studies regarding this treatment. [17] Additionally, fresh frozen plasma and human albumin transfusions can help replace the extreme protein losses seen in severe cases and help assure adequate tissue healing.

Once the dog can keep fluids down, the IV fluids are gradually discontinued, and very bland food slowly introduced. Oral antibiotics are administered for a number of days depending on the white blood cell count and the patient’s ability to fight off secondary infection. A puppy with minimal symptoms can recover in 2 or 3 days if the IV fluids are begun as soon as symptoms are noticed and the CPV test confirms the diagnosis. However, even with hospitalization, there is no guarantee that the dog will survive.