OED, here's the pics you asked for-
this is my Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy when I first got her.
I named her Fable.
She came from a show kennel in Texas.
I was looking for an all-round dog, obedience,
conformation, & agility.I have done the first 2, but not
agility, it looks fun!
The picture in the bed is 9wks, after her first full day at Doggie Daycare.
She was POOPED!!lol
Fable's story
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Fable's story
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~*jim*~
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OMGOodness! She's just so precious!@ Gotta love those puppy faces. Old or young! 
Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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Fable was apparently exposed to parvovirus shortly after I got her.
There's a period of time, maybe a few days,
(OED, I know you know this, but others may not)when the mother's antibodies
the puppies recieve from nursing, will fall off. Sometimes the timing
is just right(or wrong)when vaccinations should take over,
and there is a window of opportunity for exposure to viruses.
Apparently the neighbor's puppy had parvo, and was in my yard
without my knowledge.(I found this out later)
Anyhow, she got parvo.
I caught it when she first vomited, but before
the horrible dehydrating diarrhea started.
Got to the vet, asked for a parvo test, to be safe.
it tested high positive for the virus before the time was up to check it.
Hospitalized,with IV fluids immediately.
It was a long,drawn out ordeal.She spent days at my regular vet's
office, and nights at the emergency clinic.
She got sicker,and sicker.Vomiting and diarrhea 10- 12 times a day.
A few days went by.They said normally about 4 days and you will
either see a turnaround, or I would know I would lose her.
Then a week had passed. Every evening, I picked her up from the vet,
and took her to the emergency clinic.I would hold her for awhile,
she was skin and bones by now,she had had no food or water, only IV fluids for 8 days.
It was so hard to hand her over and drive away.
Fables breeder is an Emergency vet in Austin,TX - 12 hrs away from me.
I called her daily to get advice, and give her updates.
The clinic here said on day 12 it was probably over.
I had researched on the internet, about plasma and transfusions,
and told them I dont care about the expense, give her the transfusion
and plasma. My breeder called the clinic here to check in, and discovered
they werent giving adequate fluids.She ordered them to up her fluids,
she hadnt urinated for 8hrs, and she finally rounded the bend.
Day13, her white count came back up,and she drank some broth.
All in all, she was at the vet for 17 days, getting fluids day& night.
Here is a pic of her on day 11, I had an hour wait for the night clinic to open,
so I brought her home to rest .
She was really thin by then.
From day 10 to day 13, she couldnt even raise her head.
There's a period of time, maybe a few days,
(OED, I know you know this, but others may not)when the mother's antibodies
the puppies recieve from nursing, will fall off. Sometimes the timing
is just right(or wrong)when vaccinations should take over,
and there is a window of opportunity for exposure to viruses.
Apparently the neighbor's puppy had parvo, and was in my yard
without my knowledge.(I found this out later)
Anyhow, she got parvo.
I caught it when she first vomited, but before
the horrible dehydrating diarrhea started.
Got to the vet, asked for a parvo test, to be safe.
it tested high positive for the virus before the time was up to check it.
Hospitalized,with IV fluids immediately.
It was a long,drawn out ordeal.She spent days at my regular vet's
office, and nights at the emergency clinic.
She got sicker,and sicker.Vomiting and diarrhea 10- 12 times a day.
A few days went by.They said normally about 4 days and you will
either see a turnaround, or I would know I would lose her.
Then a week had passed. Every evening, I picked her up from the vet,
and took her to the emergency clinic.I would hold her for awhile,
she was skin and bones by now,she had had no food or water, only IV fluids for 8 days.
It was so hard to hand her over and drive away.
Fables breeder is an Emergency vet in Austin,TX - 12 hrs away from me.
I called her daily to get advice, and give her updates.
The clinic here said on day 12 it was probably over.
I had researched on the internet, about plasma and transfusions,
and told them I dont care about the expense, give her the transfusion
and plasma. My breeder called the clinic here to check in, and discovered
they werent giving adequate fluids.She ordered them to up her fluids,
she hadnt urinated for 8hrs, and she finally rounded the bend.
Day13, her white count came back up,and she drank some broth.
All in all, she was at the vet for 17 days, getting fluids day& night.
Here is a pic of her on day 11, I had an hour wait for the night clinic to open,
so I brought her home to rest .
She was really thin by then.
From day 10 to day 13, she couldnt even raise her head.
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Here is a pic of one of her first solid meals after she started eating
again. She was home for the nights for 4 nights, and days at the vet.
You can still see her skeleton.
Another pic about 5 days after she was home for good.
again. She was home for the nights for 4 nights, and days at the vet.
You can still see her skeleton.
Another pic about 5 days after she was home for good.
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~*jim*~
You CAN change fate.
Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
as long as the result is the same.
Jim's Hosta List
You CAN change fate.
Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
as long as the result is the same.
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Awww Jim, I'm so sorry to hear about your poor puppy's sickness. I love the name and I hope she will soon be well.
Why the heck didn't the vet's office know they weren't giving enough fluids? I mean they are suppose to know that stuff, thank goodness your breeder knew it! I would not pay some of that bill! Poor u and Fable. *HUGS*
Debbie
Why the heck didn't the vet's office know they weren't giving enough fluids? I mean they are suppose to know that stuff, thank goodness your breeder knew it! I would not pay some of that bill! Poor u and Fable. *HUGS*
Debbie
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Beautiful puppy! I applaud you for your fight with the parvo. I've know whole litters that were wiped out in a matter of days.
Agility can be a blast but find a training group that wont push the puppy to fast. RRs are one of the many breeds that are prone to Hip Dysplasia. It used to be thought of as just genetic. Now it's believed that excess weight (cute, fat puppies) and to much early exercise causes as much damage on hips as genetics. My 16 month old GSD is just now being allowed to jump more than elbow height. Teaching the dog to jump low will instill in it the command with the movement. It doesn't need to be high. Thunder was taught to jump a 2x4 laid on the ground at an early age. A few weeks ago I had him go over a training fence for the first time. He went over it like he's done it all his life. All the obsticals in agility, or ANY type of training, should be broken down into as many steps as you can. When the time comes, everything falls in place.
Agility can be a blast but find a training group that wont push the puppy to fast. RRs are one of the many breeds that are prone to Hip Dysplasia. It used to be thought of as just genetic. Now it's believed that excess weight (cute, fat puppies) and to much early exercise causes as much damage on hips as genetics. My 16 month old GSD is just now being allowed to jump more than elbow height. Teaching the dog to jump low will instill in it the command with the movement. It doesn't need to be high. Thunder was taught to jump a 2x4 laid on the ground at an early age. A few weeks ago I had him go over a training fence for the first time. He went over it like he's done it all his life. All the obsticals in agility, or ANY type of training, should be broken down into as many steps as you can. When the time comes, everything falls in place.
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Oh my........... Love would have been a good name too. 
Poor puppy. Glad she had you to be so persistent. Makes all that more precious.
Poor puppy. Glad she had you to be so persistent. Makes all that more precious.Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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here is a pic of Fable at 3 months-
lol- I am bringing you guys up to date in stages
OED- the group I am going to be training with are super
health concious, they have mentioned about not jumping too soon, also.
At least I didnt have to worry about a fat puppy
My breeder is very ethical and concious about hip and weight factors, also.
She mentioned a study on Vitamin C given as puppies influencing
dysplasia as adults.
The breeder screens for liver,thyroid, heart, hips, elbows,etc.
Fables dad was the National Specialty Best of Breed in 1999,
was still sound at 8yrs, when he sired this litter.
lol- I am bringing you guys up to date in stages
OED- the group I am going to be training with are super
health concious, they have mentioned about not jumping too soon, also.
At least I didnt have to worry about a fat puppy
My breeder is very ethical and concious about hip and weight factors, also.
She mentioned a study on Vitamin C given as puppies influencing
dysplasia as adults.
The breeder screens for liver,thyroid, heart, hips, elbows,etc.
Fables dad was the National Specialty Best of Breed in 1999,
was still sound at 8yrs, when he sired this litter.
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~*jim*~
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Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
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Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
as long as the result is the same.
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Everyone, thanks for all your nice comments.
It was a horrible ordeal, thank god its all over.
After I get home tonight, I'll post a more current pic,
and tell you about her next misadventure with a virus-
It was a horrible ordeal, thank god its all over.
After I get home tonight, I'll post a more current pic,
and tell you about her next misadventure with a virus-
~*jim*~
You CAN change fate.
Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
as long as the result is the same.
Jim's Hosta List
You CAN change fate.
Destiny doesnt care about the pattern,
as long as the result is the same.
Jim's Hosta List
Fable is adorable Jim! My heart goes out to you and Fable for having to suffer through parvo! What a horrible virus!
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Oh my goodness, Jim....that poor baby!! You mean Fable has had ANOTHER fight with an illness??!! What adorable pics. It almost broke my heart to see the ones where Fable is so emaciated. You obviously love Fable very much to invest that much time and money. Too bad there aren't more people out there who take care of their furkids like that. Bless you.
