Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Hi all I have just come home from the vets as our poor Mocha was acting a little down for the last day or so and not eating. I left her with them to do a blood test and scan for a possible post season infection. I no sooner got home and explained to the kids that the Vet thinks Mocha has a tummy ache when the phone rang and yes she has a very serious infection and they have to operate as soon as possible performing a full historectamy (I do not think you call it that in dogs but I know what that means any way) the prognosess as always because of the anistetic is so,so but providing she comes through the OP OK she should be fine. Can I just ask you all for a nice big vertual fingers crossed. The power of LP has been so great in the past and I am here hoping we can do it again. Thank you all in advance and I will update you when I can.
Originally Posted By smedley Ohhh fingers very much crossed in the smedley house, let me know how it goes ok!?
Originally Posted By Elderp I think for a female dog they call that getting spayed. Anyhow, I hope the poor pooch gets well soon.
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo I know that is what you call it when it is ellected so yes I guess it is the same word no reason for it not to be. Thank you all no news yet but I guess it may be a while the vets close for apointments at 7pm (about 5mnis ago our time) but behind the scenes I guess they are 24 hours.
Originally Posted By iamsally OH NO! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I hope your four-footed-furry-friend is soon on the mend. Keeping good thoughts coming your way. Okay, this made me curious and I found this if anyone is interested. <a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1625&articleid=926" target="_blank">http://www.peteducation.com/ar...leid=926</a>
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Thank you iamsally that is it, she had a pyomtra. Unfortunatly Mocha being a rescue dog until this happened the vet could not tell us if she was speyed or not as they could not find the scar but she until this year did not seem to have seasons either. Well just had an update she has come through the OP and has literaly just woken up she is not out of the woods yet as there may be bleeding or somthing as they Pyometra was huge but it is a good start. If all goes well over night I should be able to bring her home tomorrow.
Originally Posted By Shiva Sarah, our best wishes and thoughts to Mocha, you and the rest of your family. Please let us know how she is doing and you should know that we're always here for you. {{{{Mocha and the Baloo's}}}}
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy Molly and Autumn want to give Mocha a woof woof get well soon shout out!
Originally Posted By lilgoofymom Belle and Prince (our goofy canines) send their best wishes for a speedy recovery. We also send our best healing thoughts and prayers. I am so glad she did not have trouble with the anesthesia, that is one major hurdle passed. (((hugs for you all)))
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Minnie, our beagle, and I are sending comforting thoughts to the Baloo family and speedy recovery vibes to Mocha.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Oh best wishes Baloo family! I hope things continue to look up for Mocha.
Originally Posted By bAmboo1 Sending all my positive thoughts your way Baloo Family! Pyometra is a serious condition and I'm very glad to hear your baby made it through surgery. That is certainly the most difficult part. Depending on how crticial she was before, and what the surgery was like, your veterinarian may keep her in the hospital on fluids and antibiotics for a day or more. Although permanent damage to the kidney's is possible, I have a good feeling about your girl. It sounds like you brought her in very soon and your veterinarian wasted no time making the diagnosis and getting her to surgery. The link that iamsally provided is a good one. I cannot stress the importance of spaying your female dogs, preferably before their first cycle. FYI, in case anybody is in the same boat the Baloo Family was (adopting/purchasing a dog with unknown spay status): there are hormone tests that can be done to determine if a dog has been spayed or not. Again, wishing the best for you Baloo Family. Please keep us updated.
