Brinkley needs prayers-- not dehydration from beach

[Heather & Brinkley]

Last night I posted that Brinkley took an emergency trip to the vet yesterday because we thought he had gotten dehydrated from a beach trip on Sunday.  He worsened overnight so we took him back.  After lots and lots of tests, x-rays and ultrasounds there is a host of problems.  He has a fever of 106.3 and climbing.  His pancreas is enlarged and he probably has a pancreitis.  He also probably has ileus, which is an infection in the small intestine.  His guts aren't moving and his stomack is hard as a rock.  This is the major concern along with the fever.  They said they must get his intestines moving or it can be terrible trouble-- like him going septic and his brain overheating. 

What we have going for us is that we caught it early-- really early.  They said most people wait too long thinking it will pass and then the worse case scenerio of death happens.  I just knew something was wrong last night and that's when I rushed him with moments to spare before the vet closed.  My husband spent all afternoon at the vet with him today and now Brinkley is staying overnight getting pumped full of pain meds, antibiotics and and fluids.  They are hoping with constant monitoring his intestines will start to move and not go sceptic. 

I'm so scared.

[Leslie and Halas]

Oh, no! I hope he's OK. We'll be praying for him!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Oh, Heather, How scary! All fingers and paws crossed here that Brinkley gets better in no time. I will say a prayer tonight for all of you.

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brinkley and your family.  All paws and fingers are crossed that things will take a turn for the better very soon.  Please keep us updated.

[Carol and Banjo]

Sending hugs and prayers to you and Brinkley.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Oh dear oh dear, I am really upset...Thinking and praying here for Brinkley.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brinkley and hoping for the best.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Oh dear - Heather - I am so sorry to hear this but we are saying every prayers that Brinkley gets well soon.  Thank goodness you did catch it early.  Please do let us know how he is doing!!!!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Of course you are scared. I will be praying for all of you. My hope is that your vet is able to care for Brinkley in the best possible way for him to recover completely from this crisis. Please keep us posted. Hugs to you and Brinkley.

[Heather Martinez]

So sorry to hear this, I will be praying for him.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Fingers and paws crossed here.  Hugs to Brinkley.  Please keep us updated.  We will keep all of you in our prayers!

[Adina P]

Oh very scary.  Will be thinking of Brinkley...and hoping for the best!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Oh my!  I am so sorry to hear about Brinkley's condition.  I was thinking he was on the mend from his mysterious episode.  This all is very strange; I wonder why this happened?  Please keep us posted as we are all so worried for you guys.  Give Brinkley lots of doodle kisses and hugs from his extended DK family!