13 Weeks old this week
Comments(5) Hey everyone, it’s Ryan and we’ve had an interesting time this week. Eddie is 13 weeks old this week and had his 3rd set of shots which didn’t exactly go as planned. He received his 3rd DHPP with Lepto, as well as the kennel cough vaccine and did wonderfully when he was given the shots, but by the time we got home, he wasn’t feeling well at all. We scheduled the shots just after lunchtime and at snack time, around 4pm, I really started to notice how bad he was feeling. First, he wouldn’t get up to go outside like we always do before eating, so I scooped him up and carried him outside. Eddie pottied and then just laid back down. I could not get him to stand up, so forget about walking inside. I went to pick him up again to bring him back in and he started yelping like his whole body hurt. I set him back down and found what I can only describe as a welt where the shot was given. I know that there can be some swelling following the shot, but I’ve never seen one pop up that is the size of my thumb! I figured out how to pick Eddie up without hurting him and carried him inside, where I set him directly in front of his food bowl so he could snack. Again he just laid down, so I called the vet. The vet said that it was possible that he was having a reaction to the vaccines, but she hasn’t seen a puppy develop such a large welt after the shot. She advised to watch him tonight and if he didn’t get better, bring him back in the morning. Luckily, after taking a nap with Mommy, Eddie ate supper at a relatively normal time, but didn’t eat quite as much as usual. He was better the next morning, ready and waiting to go at 6am, just like every other day, which meant no trip to the vet.
We also talked to the vet about going to UGA Vet Teaching Hospital to have them look at Eddie. Sarah and I are exploring this option because the first surgeon we saw said that she has never seen this type of deformity in the 20 years that she’s been a vet. We know that the “fix” for Eddies condition is simple, but we’re hoping that UGA may be able to use Eddie as a research subject, shedding light into his condition and how something like this happens. We understand that Eddie may not be able to gain much from anything that may be learned, but if something can be learned to help another puppy, it would be completely worth a 4 hour car ride to UGA. We’ll keep everyone updated on how and what we’re doing, so keep checking back. And just for fun, here’s a picture of Eddie and mom that was snuck by a professional photographer while they were hanging out at the farm (apparently someone didn’t want to leave). Everyone have a good week!
Wheeeeew! Glad he vounced back! I kow that was scarey! There’s so much controversy on vaccines these days anyway.
He has gotten HUGE!! Quite the “lap” dog!
The pictures are adorable!
And yes, you can tell he doesn’t want to leave the park! The expression says it all!
I thiks that’s a lovely idea to see if more information can be gained for others y checkng out Eddie’s leg further. Just a 2¢ worth…they may want to do endless blood work, poking, prodding, exrays…he may not find it very enjoyable. They may be able to gather the same info. from the amputated leg itself….. mayve?
You are the best pawparents in the world and he is really blossoming becauseofyou!
Hugs to all and a HUGE hug to Eddie!
Sally and Happy Hannah
He has indeed grown. That business about him going to be a smallish Dane? I don’t think so much.
Scary thing you went through, Eddie. I’m sorry you had to feel bad and I am so happy you now feel better. You are a handsome young man and will be a stunner in another year. Wherever you go to have your surgery, you will melt hearts. Of that I have no doubt.
Keep us posted!
Shari
So glad Eddie came out of that OK. I had a puppy have that whole body reaction once, but no welt like Eddy had – poor guy.
He is going to be so handsome. I can’t believe how much he has grown.
Hugs to Eddie!
Luanne
oh my goodness… poor doggers.. oopps I mean puppy… oh yea he is still a puppy even though he is the size of a full grown springer spaniel!!! lol
Sometimes tells me that I agree with Shari.. small!!?? nah.. I don’t think so.. lol
he is such a cutie.. and will be such a handsome man when grown!!
Those poodels will be swooning when he hops on by!!
Christine….. with Franklin in her heart♥
Oh Eddie! Boy those vaccines really scare me. I know doggies need them but when I hear stories like this it just gives me the heebies, I am so afraid of reactions. I’m glad you’re better.
YES! Go to UGA or better yet if at all possible, NC State, they are really known for doing amazing work with special kids like Eddie. Google Dr. Darren Breen and you’ll see what I mean.
Love that pic of Mom holding him. Some day you’re going to look back in astonishment that he was ever small enough to be scooped up and carried away!