Millie’s Mastitis Worsens
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MILLIE JUST BACK FROM THE VETS WITH COLLAR AND DRAIN
MILLIE’S mastitis has become so bad the vet has had to drain the breast…
A tiny hole had formed – the area around it black bruised and leaking fluid…
She was so very brave the vet was able to flush most of the infection out without anaesthetic…
However it was so deep rooted – despite her being full of antibiotics – he had to sedate her…
He called her “an A1 dog…” saying any other dog would have at least snarled as he squeezed…
It was a very anxious wait but three hours later I got the call to collect her…
As you can see she’s in a woeful state – very very distressed at not being able to see her babies…
We have to continue with the antibiotics and also strong pain killers…
So thank God Millie is not in any pain…
All we can do now is separate her from the litter – keep her calm and the wound clean…
The urge to go see the litter is so very strong and it’s heart breaking to hear her cry…
It wouldn’t be called tough love unless that’s exactly what it was…
The pups have cried once or twice as she’s walked past the door…
But in all honesty they are doing more than fine without her…
Myself and Millie’s dad are the surrogate “parents” and puppies now recognize that…
She’s going back to the wonderful vet on Saturday morning – we’ll know more then…
I have beaten myself up with worry and blame…
Could I have done this – should I have done that…
But the vet has assured me we have gone beyond and above the call of care and duty…
“I have had to research this…” he said yesterday evening…
“And have to say it’s incredibly rare for this to happen – you have done all and more than required…”
Small solace – but I want to thank him for that…
His partner had helped him with the full flush of the wound…
As we were leaving he said brightly – “We have a problem child on our hands !!!”
Indeed we do – poor little Millie…
THE GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES SLEEPING OFF A MEAL
OK let’s talk about the 9 bundles of joy – the gorgeous Goldendoodle puppies…
Thankfully we had begun the weaning process before the drama began…
I’m proud and pleased to say they are now 99.9% weaned…
They are eating kibble mixed in a blender with substitute mothers milk…
We began with it quite sloppy – the consistency of a yoghurt…
By late afternoon the consistency became that of humus…
They absolutely wolfed that down – AND began lapping water !!!
Taking to water so well and so early has made me VERY proud…
The vet suggested a separate bowl of Lactol – which we were doing anyway…
The pups absolutely love this and I guess see it as “pudding ” !!!
Given we are now their primary carers if they weren’t “human friendly” before – which they were lol…
They are now absolutely 100% accepting of the human touch…
A friend of ours noted this last week…
She got her dog from a “proper breeder”…
Obviously human contact had been the bare minimum…
Not our little ‘doodles !!!
They see us and come running – lots of squeals of delight and licking sucking and play fighting !!!
They really are little treasures and so sweet funny and each with individual characters…
ORANGE – little boy – very vocal and funny as hell – he’s nuts (lol) and loves a cuddle…
BLUE – little boy – laid back very wriggly – loves tummy tickles and is in the middle of all the mischief…
AQUA – little boy – about as laid back as they come – if he could speak his first words would be “Peace Man” lol…
RED – little girl – probable litter leader – she’s beautiful stunning was a little aloof now comes running for fuss and cuddles…
PINK – little girl – sweet like a little fluffy porcelain doll very gentle but bright as a button – the first to lap and grasp solids…
LILAC – little girl – a big fluffy bundle of puppy gorgeousness lol – our little “baby owl”…
PURPLE – little girl – another absolute stunner – likes to find quiet corners and hidey holes to sleep off her meals…
YELLOW – little girl – simply gorgeous – just wants to cuddle (all day lol) – play and lick your face off !!!
WHITE – little girl – very pretty very affectionate and another one you could cuddle all day – fights the boys OFTEN !!!
I know most of you on the puppy list are coming this weekend to make your choices…
And trust me I know how hard it’s going to be they really are all absolutely fab little dogs…
I can’t wait to see you all and begin giving them proper names !!!
So far I know we have a Digby – Lulu and a Tilly – but which one will get the name..?
OK I’ll leave you with the latest set of puppy photos – enjoy and I’ll see you all soon…
And again thanks from the bottom of my heart for your messages and calls concerning Millie…
It’s a real lift to know you all care so much for her…
Lots of love Millie ~ Kate and the little ‘Doodles…
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