Doggie get well vibes needed :( a little tmi

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I'm a terrible person. I came home from work and she had pooped in the crate. While I was cleaning that she snuck past me and pooped in the dining room. I yelled at her and took her outside, so that I didn't have to worry about more poop while cleaning.

I broke down and cried, like a lot. I was so frustrated and feeling defeated that I might have said to h, maybe it wasn't meant to be, maybe I shouldn't have gotten this pooping machine. I know, I'm a terrible person.

So then he says she's not going anywhere, except with us to petsmart. He thought she was bored in the crate all day and was going to buy her toys. We stop off at a restaurant for dinner on the way and she messed on the patio, but this time there was a little blood. I got her out of there when she repeated the same thing on the sidewalk.

We rushed her to the vet and she has a bacterial infection in her intestines. It wasn't her falt and she couldn't hold it because she's sick. The vet said she could have picked up something at the shelter or had something she shouldn't have. He gave her an iv drip because she was a little dehydrated and now she's on meds for the next 5 days. If things don't clear up within a few days she needs to go back in for testing to make sure it isnt viral.

I can't believe that I broke that fast and questioned having her. Im so ashamed right now.

Oh and she still doesn't have a name!

[InBetweenDays]

We got our first dog almost 11 years ago. I had wanted a dog forever and we had spent months at shelters looking at puppies. We finally found the perfect one, and brought him home. Only a few hours later I was questioning our decision. Owning a dog is a big responsibility and it all of a sudden hit me what we had taken on. It took me awhile to adjust to that responsibility, and now 11 years later with our dog lying at my feet I have no doubts it was one of our best decisions.

Even though you so wanted this dog, it is a huge adjustment. I think it's only natural for you to feel that way a bit.

Hope she feels better soon!

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Thanks everyone.

I knew it was going to be a lot of work and hard, but I wasn't expecting that so soon especially since it seemed like she was making progress. She seems like she feels a little better this morning though.

[larzhope]

UW, the first few months (years, depending on breed) are so hard. You question yourself, your sanity, a lot. In the end, though, especially if you put in the work to train, you will have an awesome friend. Our lab was SUCH a terrible puppy. I thought about putting her outside with a "free" sign all the time. Now she's 4 and she's an amazing dog, couldn't imagine our lives without her.

[jennlin]

poor baby, it sounds like she's having it rough, but h is definitely warming up to her.

[madDawg228]

Poor girl, I hope she recovers asap! It's normal to have frustrated feeling with pets, especially in the beginning/training stages.

[fiddles]

Big hugs to you. It's difficult but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It's okay to cry. Don't feel like a horrible pet mommy. I went through all of this with Wrigley when we got him. I'ts super frustrating, I know.

Your dog is getting used to the new environment. She was probably a little scared when you had left for the day. Dogs can generally "hold" it something like 1 hour for every 1-2 months of age. That's the general rule of thumb our vet told us. It's quite possible that the change in living situation and food is making her tummy a little upset. Is there a way you could stop in on your lunch or a few times a day and let her out? Or your H if possible?

There was a point with Wrigley where I was so frustrated I broke down crying in our garage for 30 minutes. H was at work and we used to put Wrigs in a pen in the garage (until we took him to PetSmart for the day). I come home and there is poop and pee all over the place. I had a really stressful day at work and just lost it. I cried huge tears. I then started crying even more when I looked at Wrigs and he was scared cause I was crying.

I promise you the rewards are way greater than the frustrations.

[karebear219]

Get well soon babyuw!

[FrozenSunshine]

Poor pup. Don't beat yourself up over how you felt about it.

[macpanda]

Sorry she is sick! Your reaction was completely normal IMO and agree with PPs that it will take some time adjusting. This too shall pass and you'll be a happy fam again in no time.

My dog was a horrible puppy and it wasn't even due to legit illness. He still has his quirks but has grown up so much over the years. He is my little buddy and I learned to take the bad with the good.

[tacocat]

Get better puppy!!!

[sarack]

uw- being a dog parent is hard. believe me. you've done the sweetest thing by adopting her. it is hard and you'll have these moments. just continue loving her and don't give up. i hope that she's ok.

[carylee07]

Yes as others have said- don't be ashamed. I have been thru this twice now and you always feel this way with a new animal. But it will get better before you know it.

Daisy and Annie are sending her get well pups vibes!

[hallows]

Aww, poor puppy! I hope she's better soon!