Poor Dina

[miladycarol]

That booster shot yesterday really made her arm sore. Poor baby crawled up into my arms and shook and whimpered for quite a while before finally falling asleep with her head next to mine on the pillow. She's still whimpery and shakey this morning. I switched out my ball for a regular chair so I could cuddle her on my lap while working. She's quietly resting in the moment. I gave her an extra hot meal this morning with turmeric to help with inflammation. I decided against taking the prescription anti-inflammatory the vet wanted to give her yesterday. Now I'm not so sure that was a good choice. I will see how she progresses through the day. I'm hoping the natural herbs will take more of the edge off so I won't have to resort to meds. She's going to receive a whole lot of lovin' today.

Comments

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

Poor Dina. My best thoughts to her and you. I hope she gets to feeling better quickly.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Me too. Poor little pumpkin.

[simonepdx.livejournal.com]

Long shot reactions actually can reflect a serious reaction to the shot. If this continues, I would consider returning to the vet (eep!).

On the other hand, long shot reactions can also be behavioral, because when they shake and quiver, we give our dogs extra lovin's!

I'm wishing your dog family extra get-well thoughts, and hoping all is well soon. (And I wish we could meet your dogs at ACNW! Sigh.)

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. The vet mentioned they usually are sore for a couple of days after the booster, that's why he recommended the anti-inflammatory for pain. My little punky puppy loves to milk her discomfort for attention, cuddles and coddling. She turned into a little emo-goth girl. She magically became quite well last night after her dinner (which had the extra special treat of containing some of our dinner, salmon). While we were finishing some work in my library, she wandered into the bedroom, jumped on the bed and began tussling with herself on the cushy comforter. She was jumping around, digging, rolling... she was just fine. This morning, she seems pain free. I lightly massaged the arm in question and she didn't yelp or try to retract it. I'm sorry she felt sore, and I'm super happy she's better. It really was just 30 hours of The Unhappy. Thanks for your kind words and advice, though. I take these things seriously.