So, this afternoon/evening, as my Mom was transferring me to my wheelchair, Leia got into and ate about a cup of raw hamburger meat. My Mom called the vet (they know us well) to see if there was anything we needed to do.
They told my Mom about the possibility of her getting salmonella poisoning and told her that we needed to make Leia throw up. To do that, we needed to give her a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide or every 10 pounds she weighs. Because she weighs about 34 pounds, they said to just give her 3 teaspoons and that would be good.
My Mom is excellent at giving her medication so she was able to give her the 3 teaspoons of peroxide easily. Leia sat in her bed as my Mom gave her the peroxide and I think it was about five or six minutes before she got up off of her bed and started looking around for someplace to throw up.
My Mom got my old basin to wash dishes that I still have because she didn’t want to get rid off because she could find a use for it. Well, she found a use!
She straddled Leia and held her head up so she did not try to eat what she had just thrown up. Leia gave three productive heaves and it was all gone out of her stomach. I have never heard a dog’s stomach churn just before they throw up like Leia’s did!!!
Ny Mom talked to her during the whole thing in soothing tones to keep her calm. We waited a few hours before giving her her dinner and gave her a half of a hotdog bun to absorb any extra peroxide. I guess we will see what that has done to her stomach tomorrow morning! She is only is getting 14 tables of dog food a serving with her bland diet because her stomach is so sensitive. #MyGirlL has been sleeping on her bed since this whole ordeal! She doesn’t feel well!