Sunday, January 29, 2012

Update: Corbin's in the hospital

Not the greatest news, but not the worst. Corbin woke up very lethargic this morning with white gums and a dry nose. So at 8am when our vet opened for emergency hours, I called and took him in. She did flex tests on his legs, checked his spine and neck. And although Corb was much more energetic, she listened to me. Once she ruled out all the external physical stuff, she decided to test for pancreatitis, even though he wasn't really tender in his abdomen. Came back positive and his red blood cell count was very high... he's staying there on fluids and antibiotics. He's not throwing up, so hopefully we're in the early stages.

Thank God I didn't listen to the emergency vet... I'm so thankful to have a wonderful crew of vets that trust me and how well I know my dog.

Thanks for all the prayers and support... I'm beside myself, but very thankful I listened to Corbin and trusted my gut. Please keep the prayers coming... the next 24 hours are pretty important for my big guy.

I'll update when I have news.

Corbin's momma, Jenn

62 comments:

  1. Oh no! We're sending positive thoughts and wishes for good health your way. Hang in there, Corbin!

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  2. I am hoping Corbin will feel better soon. It is great to have a vet that will actually listen to the owner. We know our pets much better than they do.

    Try not to worry too much. Corbin is in good hands.

    Cindy

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  3. Pug juju coming your way. Corbin is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Minnie and Mack

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  4. Hugs to you both, and you're right, a vet that LISTENS to you is the best.

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  5. Sendin our bestest healin vibes his way n lots ovs pawsitive forts n keepin hims in our prayers. Hurry ups Corbin good buddy n gets well wee will miss yoo whiles yoo is away

    Lov
    Izzy, Uji n Ronnii
    xxx xxx xxx

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  6. Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about your sickies, Corbin. I'm sending you such a huge amount of healing vibes that I know you'll be better in no time. Gosh I wish I could be there in the furs to give you a big-dog-hug. Warm vibes to your whole pack.
    Grr and A Worried Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  7. Oh no, we hope the big dude is home in no time! Paw hugs all around.

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  8. Paws are crossed, bug guy! We love you, Corbin!

    -Bart and Ruby

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  9. Corbin, my friend, you are in our thoughts and prayers....

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  10. Well done, in listening toyour gut. No one knows our little ones as well as we do. Your quick actions will make Corbins re-couperation much faster.

    Allred sends his "Get WEll" wishes...Yes, even devil Cat worries for those he loves.

    Take Care Corbin
    Love
    Bert

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  11. Oh dear, we missed the earlier post. You are very fortunate that your vet has those emergency hours - we don't have that here. We all have our paws crossed for Corbin. He is getting the best care now and just needs time to heal. Please give him a snooter smoochie from us.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  12. Our paws remain crossed for you, Corbin.

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and angel Maggie

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  13. THANK GOODNESS you listened to Your Inner Voice.. and that YOUR VET was willing to Listen to YOU.
    I have Corbin in my thoughts and prayers. I have my PAWS CROSSED for him. I will also send him some of my...
    VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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  14. So glad you listened to your gut! My paws are crossed for Corbin!
    Stewey

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  15. All our love and best healing vibes are coming your way. We love that big guy, too.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  16. Y'all have my prayers!!!!!! Please keep us updated.

    I'm so glad you listened to your instincts. Please continue to do so and don't let those vets tell you any differently. I once had a situation with a sickly kitteh who was a regular visitor to the vets office. Initially, they tried to tell me kitteh was ok but after I insisted they check into it further, they ran blood tests and found the issue. If I hadn't of, kitteh would have suffered longer unnecessarily.

    Get well soon, Corbin!

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  17. We are sending all sorts of purrrrrs to you and to Corbin. OMC we are sending our very best wishes and we will be back often to see if there's word on how he is doing. I'm glad to know that you caught it early. Looking forward to better news tomorrow.

    pawhugs, Max, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH

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  18. Crap...crap...crap...I didn't even think about pancreatitis cuz he didn't seem to hurtin' theres! Oh dang!
    Puuuuuuulease tells Corbin dat I is thinking of him...and you! I is sending out my bestest doxie vibes (and we knows how powerful they be).
    Peeps KNOW when sumptin' ain't right.

    Puddles

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  19. Oh Corbin, this is awful. We send you hugs and healing slobber and all our best wishes that you are feeling studly and well real soon. Take care mate. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  20. Paws crossed and Mommy is praying. The power of the paw will help!

    licks and sniffs Sasha

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  21. Not Cracker Dog Corbin! Oh man! This is so upsetting. I am thinking of him for sure. Get better, my friend.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  22. Hey Corbin... I just stopped back to send you some MORE of my
    VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Ernie and I are thinkin of you buddy.

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  23. Oh my gosh! Poor Corbin and poor you. We know you must be super worried. Our paws are crossed and our heads are bowed for Corbin to get better real soon. Please tell Corbin that we luvs him and I'm sending him my Most Pawerful brindle wishes.

    Mayzie

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  24. Hope Corbin is feeling better and will be back home soon.
    Sending Wirey hugs your way.
    Winston

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  25. Sending lots of good thoughts his way! Hope he gets better very, very soon!

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  26. Mom's always know best! Please tell Corbin that Brian and his sisters are purring and praying for him to get all better quickly. Hugs big guy!

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  27. OMG! All our paws are crossed for our cracker pal. Keep the crackery strong, my friend. We need you.

    hugs and vibes,
    Loki, Juno & Wild Dingo

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  28. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. We'll be thinking about you guys!!!

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  29. Rats! We're so sorry you were struck down by this disease, which is becoming more common in dogs. Abby has chronic pancreatitis; we've been living with it for 7 years. We've managed to keep hers from becoming acute like Corbin's, although she does have flare-ups. Now that he's had the acute version, he's going to have the chronic version for life. The Whole Dog Journal did an article a couple of years ago that is a pretty good introduction. If you'd like mama to snail-mail you a copy, send us an email at jed_and_abbyATverizonDOTcom.

    We're keeping our paws crossed for you!

    Jed & Abby

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  30. So sad to hear this. I hope you and Corbin feel the power of the paw. We are thinking of you, Corbin, and Corbin's dad. We will be thinking of you.

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  31. Wrapping my heart around Corbin's heart as he fights the good fight to get well.

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  32. Sending lots of good thoughts your way! Get better fast Corbin!

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  33. Oh dear, sweet Corbin. We just heard the news! I'm so sad that you are sick and having to be in da hospital! We ALL have all our paws crossed fur you, my furrend....fwe want you to feel better with da quickness!!!

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  34. Corbin dude you are always strong like bull. Dude please get better. Heeler vibes being sent from me.
    Norwood

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  35. Crossing paws, toes, fingers, legs....were thinking of you!

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  36. Hi,

    We have never commented before but we want you to know we are praying for healing for you, comfort for your humans, wisdom and guidance for your doctor. We hope you are better soon.

    I know it worries our humans a lot when we are ill and we can't speak the human words that would help them get right to the problem.

    Emma

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  37. Oh dear, this cannot be! My pal Corbin cannot be sick because he is so wonderful and cute and cuddly. I will not allow it. So I, Noodles the all Powerful, am sending some very strong Juju to Corbin so that he may get well soon.
    Love Noodles

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  38. Oh poor Corbin! Keep fighting buddy, we are all with you! I am so glad you listened to Corbin and your gut!

    Your pal, Pip

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  39. I came right over from Noodles' blog to let you know that we'll be saying a prayer for Corbin tonight.
    Love,
    Payton

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  40. Thinking of you guys. Get well soon Corbin.

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  41. I don't think I've commented before, but I love your blog and wanted to let you know I'm thinking about sweet Corbin. I hope to read a good report in your next post.

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  42. We will keep our paws crossed all the time!

    Prayers are on the way too!

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  43. so happee they found what was wrong. Paws crossed for Corbin
    Benny & Lily

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  44. Feel better soon, Corbin! We're thinking of you!

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  45. Oh no! I am so sorry to read that Corbin isn't feeling good! We are are send the biggest hugs and keeping out paws crossed for him! (We are sending hugs to you too Jenn:)

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  46. Oh Corbin! I am ever so sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. My angel brother, Tucker, had the pan-cre-a-titus once. Momma says she knows just how bad your momma is feeling. She remembers those yelps.

    We is both sending you big, giantasauras, humongerous, hugs and buckets of love. Please get better fast, fast, fast!!

    Your Pal, The HB

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  47. Paws khrossed furry tightly fur my handsome pal!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  48. Oh no. I was devastated to read that Corbin is in the hospital. But, it does sound like you caught it early. Our K has had acute pancreatitis 3 times and has been hospitalized each time. She pulled through - and so I feel confident that a young and strong dog like Corbin will. I am sending you all my good thoughts.

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  49. I am crossing my paws for you to get better tooo- you do not know me- but the word has spread to send love and healing to you.
    love
    tweedles

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  50. Sending the Power of the Paw to ya pal! Thank goodness your Mom trusted her gut! Know you will get better real soon! Keeping you in my thoughts pal :)

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  51. Sending tonnes & tonnes of get better rayz. Get well soon Corbin.
    Love Ruby & Penny

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  52. Oh, we are sending the power of the paw for Corbin. We have had dealt with pancreatitis with our hounds. Sounds like you caught it in time and he will recovery. He might just have to be on some special diet foods for a while. {{HUGS}} Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  53. Awwwww- We're all cheering for you Corbin!! Get better soon!

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  54. Oh... hope you are feeling better already.. we'll keep you in our prayers Corbin. Get well soon!

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  55. Hi Corbin's Mom,
    You are in our prayers for Corbin. WE love love dogs and wish they could be well and live forever!!! We are not a realist!!!!
    Zoie (dog) & Fern (her MOM)

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  56. We are thinking of you, Corbin. Sending lots of hugs and prayers!

    Sam

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  57. oh my gosh! i've been so behind and am just reading all this now. i'm so sorry corbin's having issues and i really hope he's doing better now. i'll be thinking of him.

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