Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Poor Baby

My sweet girl got snake bitten!

Yesterday afternoon she acted like she could barely walk and I couldn't imagine what was wrong.  She had a look on her face like she was sick.  She laid down on her bed that is on the porch and I noticed a bit of swelling on her neck.  I called my husband to come look and we saw the "bite"  of which she would not let you get near with your hand.  So off they went.....20 miles....during another round of heavy downpour to the vet.

He said it was treated in time, 2 shots and pills for follow up should do the trick.

Meanwhile she remains lethargic and pitiful. (the search will take place this afternoon for the varmit)
You can see the (bite) dark spot above the swelling.


She is so afraid of thunder and lightning and has been spending the evening in the chair with me with her head under a blanket.  Last night when it thundered she got off her bed, gave me a look like "what else can happen" and sauntered into the bedroom closet to sleep.

I am looking forward to family arriving for the weekend, so I am off to clean/cook.  Have a good weekend.....I'll see you all soon.  It's a fish fry, crawfish boil weekend.....yum.

20 comments:

Laurie Skillern said...

Poor thing, looks awfully painful. Hope she's better soon.

It's Just Dottie said...

Oh ! Terrible. Poor little dog.
Did you say fish fry? I will be right over.

Deb said...

poor thing...our blue heeler JD got bit by a snake to it took a while for him to feel better..

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Poor Trixie! Hope she will be back to her old self soon and that the storms will clear so that you can have that fry and boil. Yum! Best wishes, Tammy

Betsy Brock said...

Poor Trixie! Going for the neck...eew! Bad snake!

Have a fun weekend! We've just plain drowned in thunderstorms!

Solar Powered said...

swett trixie feel better soon!

Michelle said...

Poor baby! Hope she feels better.

StitchinByTheLake said...

We were at my sisters several months ago when her dog was bitten by a copperhead. She had a major seizure and "died" but then all of a sudden her heart started again! We didn't know she'd been bitten until the next day when the vet found it. We just thought she'd had a seizure but didn't realize the cause. She's doing well now but does have some kidney issues as a result. I'm glad your little one is ok. blessings, marlene

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Oh my! I'm so glad you got her to the vet in time! I hope your weather improves soon, Nanny! Stay safe!

Amanda said...

This just breaks my heart! Not only the pain, but I can only imagine how fearful she must have been. Poor Trixie. I hope she's feeling better soon!

On a happier note, I hope you enjoy your weekend. Sounds like a blast!

Grandmother Mary said...

Quick healing for your pup.

Jill from Killeny Glen said...

NO WAY! Not sweet Trixie! I hope she is back to normal by now!!! YUK=snakes!

Alison said...

OH That looks awful! I hope she gets to feeling better soon. Get the shot gun out for the snake! UGH!

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Hope little LC is feeling better soon! And that you guys have a wonderful weekend.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh Nanny, I'm so sorry to hear that your baby got bitten by a snake. Poor thing. Hope she'll be feeling better soon.

I know you will enjoy your company this weekend...
Hugs,
Betsy

Anonymous said...

Ohhh nooo, that poor baby! She must really be miserable!!!
Have ya'll found the darn snake that did the biting? Is that even possible? Hope she's ok & gets well very soon!!! =)

Is the sun shining down there in Arkansas? It sure is up here... it's so beautiful!!! =)

grammy said...

How sad
what kind of snake would it have been?
It is a ruff ... tuff... world out there for little doggies.
The woman I walk with has a dog that looks like yours...his name is Gram. He was found when they were in Gram Texas (o:

Marguerite said...

Awww, poor baby is right. Hope she's all better now. The weekend menu sounds fab!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Hope all is well over there. Best wishes, Tammy

Tanna said...

oh, i hope trixie is feeling much, much better by now. i am so far behind on my blogging! glad you had time with your loved ones and hope you guys are doing well! hugs ~ tanna