u/Beetle_Juice1504

Why did nobody warn me before my heart became attached to these beautiful people?! 😭💕

Like, I’d seen snippets on TikTok and that got me curious as someone on the spectrum myself. I’ve seen all the different angles and opinions of people who’ve watched this show, whether they’re neurotypical or neurodivergent.

Well, I’ve binged every season in the last 2 days of LOTS US & just got to Tyler & Madison’s engagement party. And all the negative opinions I’ve agreed with so far have gone out the window.

I.
AM.
BAWLING.
😭

The absolute love and kindness they unapologetically show to each other has had me messed up all afternoon. The world could truly learn how to be kind, caring, grateful humans if they watched this, honestly. Madison absolute warms my heart and soul, Tyler included, James & his damn parents are an absolute hoot 😭😂 Like ffs, you best believe I’m not going to be able to live my life without having updates on all of their lives! 😂💕

I’m going to do the Australian series next, even though I’m Australian & probably should have done that first. I haven’t seen anything bout our one though so I’m going in totally blind. Anything I should know first?

Species: dog, Rottweiler
Age: 4yrs (2nd March 2022)
Sex/neutered: F/Yes
Weight: 45kg

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Preface: My dog HAS already been in the vet, received diagnosis & some treatment.

History: Diagnosed with Aspiration Pneumonia at emergency vet Monday 18/05, after cough developed & progressed from Sunday 17/05 night. By 8am Monday, wet hacking cough, drooling, holding head to sky for airway, lethargic, coughing up phlegm/bile. After vitals, bloodwork (can post in comments if requested), exam of airway & chest xray - inflammation of throat & Aspiration Pneumonia. No oxygen support needed as her levels have maintained really well, just IV antibiotics for a few hours. Picked her up after 9 hours there & lengthy discussion with vet about whether to hospitalise overnight. No longer held her head up, has an appetite, more herself, breathing good. Taught us how to coupage & count her respiratory rate. I know we aren’t out of the woods yet but we are watching her 24/7, prepared to rush her back if needed.

Currently: 10:20am Tuesday 19/05
Symptoms: respiratory rate sitting about 40 when resting, wet cough every so often, lethargic (still from sedation/meds/exhaustion), struggling to bring up any phlegm but minimal amounts
Medication: Amoxyclav (2 tablets 2 times a day) & Gabapentin every 8-12 hours for sedation/pain relief, coupage for congestion

Basically I just want to know if anyone can recommend anything else we can be doing to support her recovery? She’s still so out of it, I know we are in for a long recovery but these next few days are gonna be crucial. Will a humidifier help? What signs/symptoms should i be most on the lookout for? We are prepared to take her back to the vet like I said but also have to be thoughtful of the fact we just spent $2300AUD on her, and it would be another couple thousand to take her back. What can I do in the future to help stop this happening again? What can I get her usually vet to exam/test for to see if we can determine how this occurred? I can’t have kids, she’s my literal child & my dads best friend, I hope someone else whose been through this can give me some hope I won’t lose my baby ☹️😭❤️