Snake bite - prayers needed

[Robert]

My baby chelle was bitten by a snake this morning. She is being treated but prognosis is guarded. She has had antivenin and now the waiting game. She is two years old!!!!

[Budsters Mom]

I am so sorry Robert.:o:( Healing energy and prayers headed your way. Was it a rattlesnake? Is Chelle staying at the emergency hospital? Please keep us updated.

When is her luxating patella surgery scheduled?

[Robert]

Thanks Kathy. Not sure what type of snake-didn't see it happen and chelle didn't yelp - she just started vomiting and went weak. Here in Australia it is the start of the snake season and

the big problem is chelle is a very small dog 3.4kgs and snakes have a lot of venom. It doesn't sound promising but just have to wait and see. If chelle survives Luxating patella will have to be postponed till next Easter - very expensive to try and save her now. I'm just hoping and praying she will be annoying me next Easter after the op. I love this dog so much

[Robert]

And chelle will be in hospitAl at least 2 days

[mcdavis]

So very sorry to hear about chelle. Lots of get well wishes and prayers from me too.

[scoora]

Sorry to hear what happened to Chelle. Prayers she will be get well real soon.

[jas77450]

Robert,
I am sooo sorry about your little Chelle. Sending prayers to you both and hugs. Keep us updated.

[Robert]

Hi all and thank you for your good wishes and prayers. There is still a ways to go but it is much more positive this arvo. Chelle is tired but alert and seems not to be too ill. They need to keep fluids up to her for her kidneys but I'm now hopeful she will be ok .

[mytil]

I surely am glad she is showing improvement. How horrible for you both! Please keep us posted. Sending tons of healing thoughts and prayers your way.

Terry

[My sweet Ginger]

Hi Robert,
I'm so sorry you are going through this. Every minute must be such heart wrenching moments for you. I will pray for you and Chelle. I'm glad she's showing signs of improvement this morning. Hang in there. Hugs, Song.

[Robert]

Hi all chelle is bright eating chicken and entertains the vet nurses but her muscles are still throwing toxins into her bloodstream so she needs to stay on a drip so her kidneys are being flushed. This will cure itself but not sure how long. It is common in snakebite and I have been told not be concerned. Easy for them to say lol!!! She is one tough little babe and can't wait to get her home. Thanks again for all the prayers and support....you guys are amazing. Cheers

[mytil]

That is so very good to hear. I know you (and she) cannot wait to get home and past this horrible event. Please keep us posted so we know when she comes home safe.

Terry

[addy]

So pleased to read about improvements, Robert. I hope sweet Chelle is home soon.

Paws up Chelle

[molly muffin]

Oh my gosh Robert! I just saw the thread. Poor little Chelle, you must be scared to death for her.
It's so good to hear that she is alert, eating and responding. Those dang muscles. I hope the toxin gets out of her system completely very soon. Poor baby. Gads, I do not like snakes. :( horrid things.

hugs

[jas77450]

Glad Chelle is improving, hoping she comes home soon.

[Budsters Mom]

So happy to read that Chelle is bouncing back. :p What terrific news! I hope she is home safely in your arms soon.

[Robert]

Hi all chelle can come home in 24 hours. The vet just wants another day of fluids. Visited her and she got real excited . part from bloods still a bit high for liver and kidney function which is normal at this point all is peferct. She needs to go back in a week just to make sure kidneys are ok but that will hopefully be all good . Thank you all again

[mytil]

Very good to hear :)
Terry

[My sweet Ginger]

Couldn't be happier for you and Chelle. You have a little fighter there.:)

[Squirt's Mom]

Goodess! I am so happy she overcame this and will be home where she belongs soon!

[mcdavis]

So pleased to hear she's doing well and will be home soon, and ready for you to spoil her.

[Robert]

My baby is home. I need to try and keep her quiet for a week and then she will have a blood test check up to see if there may be any lasting effects. Won't be able to fully relax tlll then bit it is so good to have her home !!!!
I'm so glad I found this website - you guys really helped with all this. Cheers

[Squirt's Mom]

YAY, Chelle! :cool::cool::cool:

[jas77450]

So happy Chelle is home and doing better.

[addy]

Really great news!!!!!!!:):):):):):):)

[Robert]

Chelle had her one week blood test after getting home and everything was good . Need to keep her quiet another 2 weeks which is impossible but all danger of immediate or long term effects has passed. Thank you again all for your support.

[molly muffin]

Oh good Robert. Good report. Thanks for letting us know.

Hugs

[Squirt's Mom]

Wonderful, Robert! Ya'll have some really nasty snakes over there and I am so glad this has turned out well for your sweet girl!

[jas77450]

Great news, now the hard part..keeping her quiet, not so easy.