Coytee Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Made a brief mention in the Powerball thread about a stray dog. Last night, had a stray puppy turn up at our front door. Poor guy was drooling blood on an "icky" level. Not bad enough that it seemed he needed emergency attention, but bad enough that it pooled when he was laying down. Has a flea-collar on, but no collar per se' and, no tags. (found out today, no chip either) Brought him inside, tried to feed/water him....he avoided the food and tried to drink. The water picked up the blood and looked like bloody water. Well, I guess it WAS bloody water. Took him out on a leash before bed and he went potty both ways which I took as a good thing. Got up this morning about 6:00 and took him out again. This time he wet a bush....which again, I took as a good thing. Got him to my vet unannounced. I got there as they opened and they had not yet checked their voice messages so didn't know I called last night to say I was going to drop him by. Left him there....vet called me around 2:00 today. I'm still a bit confused but it seems the poor pups tongue was pretty torn up. Torn up to the point that he can't eat and can't drink (even though we THOUGHT he was drinking, vet said he didn't get much) Vet says feeding tube for a couple days so he gets food. Maybe an IV for hydration. Tongue might heal....might not (dog might still need to be put down) Said he would also check for heartworms/other first so that we don't fix the dog's mouth and a heart worm kill him. How much? "Hmmm..... probably anywhere between $600 and $1,000" (sigh) Do it. He's a cute guy. Just about knee high. Vet thinks he's about 5 months old give/take. Sure hate to have him put down. Would like to give him a fair shot at a good life. Don't need another dog (have 3 plus a cat and all were.....strays) Guess we'll see. If he survives and we get him back, maybe I'll post a picture of him and take suggestions for names....UNLESS I of course, win the lottery, then his azz is mine and I'm naming him Lucky AND, already told the wife, we'll build another house here on the farm and give him his own room. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If he lives, I think Lucky is a great name. Thank you for caring enough to take on this dog. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Name him Roy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Roy Del Gato would be a great name for a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Good luck with your new found friend. Terrible to find him like that. You are a good person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 sorry to hear that. We've all heard of the last ditch effort...my dog is also in his last ditch now. either this is going to work or not.i had him at emergency on new years day. but he may be incurable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just talked to the wife (she's been gone to work all day) When she talked to the vet, he said he's guessing maybe a horse kicked the pup in the mouth. Missing a tooth (which I understand is a puppy tooth?? Would it be replaced later??) He's Brendle in color? (I always thought a Brendle was a dog, not a color). Short haired, soft & fluffy and a nice little guy. If we can bring him back to health, we will probably be looking for someone who might want a newly repaired and up to date (with shots) puppy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 I don't really want another dog to cry over (later on). It's already going to be very traumatic when our current three "children" go to the playground in the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Brindle is usually used to describe an animal that has a tawny coat with stripes of other colors. Like a tiger or zebra, the stripes are also on their skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Then I'd say he is indeed a Brindle (always thought it was Brendle, show's you how much I know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Made a brief mention in the Powerball thread about a stray dog. Last night, had a stray puppy turn up at our front door. Poor guy was drooling blood on an "icky" level. Not bad enough that it seemed he needed emergency attention, but bad enough that it pooled when he was laying down. Has a flea-collar on, but no collar per se' and, no tags. (found out today, no chip either) Brought him inside, tried to feed/water him....he avoided the food and tried to drink. The water picked up the blood and looked like bloody water. Well, I guess it WAS bloody water. Took him out on a leash before bed and he went potty both ways which I took as a good thing. Got up this morning about 6:00 and took him out again. This time he wet a bush....which again, I took as a good thing. Got him to my vet unannounced. I got there as they opened and they had not yet checked their voice messages so didn't know I called last night to say I was going to drop him by. Left him there....vet called me around 2:00 today. I'm still a bit confused but it seems the poor pups tongue was pretty torn up. Torn up to the point that he can't eat and can't drink (even though we THOUGHT he was drinking, vet said he didn't get much) Vet says feeding tube for a couple days so he gets food. Maybe an IV for hydration. Tongue might heal....might not (dog might still need to be put down) Said he would also check for heartworms/other first so that we don't fix the dog's mouth and a heart worm kill him. How much? "Hmmm..... probably anywhere between $600 and $1,000" (sigh) Do it. He's a cute guy. Just about knee high. Vet thinks he's about 5 months old give/take. Sure hate to have him put down. Would like to give him a fair shot at a good life. Don't need another dog (have 3 plus a cat and all were.....strays) Guess we'll see. If he survives and we get him back, maybe I'll post a picture of him and take suggestions for names....UNLESS I of course, win the lottery, then his azz is mine and I'm naming him Lucky AND, already told the wife, we'll build another house here on the farm and give him his own room. Just reading into your post, reminded me of the Second wife! There, that made you smile Edited January 10, 2016 by minermark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 You're a good man, giving this dog a shot at a good life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 How much for shipping to 97210? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 How much for shipping to 97210? The dog or the second wife? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 How much for shipping to 97210? The dog or the second wife? I can stand dogs 24/7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 You're a great person for giving this dog a fighting chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Dogs cost more than kids; no health insurance. Hope it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Brindle is usually used to describe an animal that has a tawny coat with stripes of other colors. Like a tiger or zebra, the stripes are also on their skin. Then I'd say he is indeed a Brindle (always thought it was Brendle, show's you how much I know!) Here is a brindle puppy and a brindle bull. By the way, great compassion on your part. . Edited January 10, 2016 by Fjd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 10, 2016 Good for you Coytee, not surprising from you at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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