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.

[Heather & Brinkley]

Brinkley is home!!  After a worrisome night and some major $$ he's back home resting (and showing off his shaved paws.) Hoping to see our puppy back to his normal self in the next few days. Thanks goodness for pet insurance! Thank you for all your prayers, thoughts and support.  We'll keep you updated as things progress.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Yeah!    Hugs from Lucy & Sophie!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so glad to hear he is back home again!! Hope he is back to his doodley self VERY soon! Tara sends doodle kisses to the big boy!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Great news. Now you can all get some rest.

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

Doodletastic news! 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Great news!!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Yeah Brinkley! So happy you are home and feeling a bit better!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thrilled to hear Brinkley is home! Praising God and your vet and you... all working together to restore Brinkley's health.

[BG and Gavin]

Whew!

[Donna K & Quincy]

So happy to hear that Brinkley is home where he belongs.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What a huge relief.

[Barbie]

What a relief! I was so worried about Brinkley and can't imagine the pain you and hubby have endured over this. I'm so happy he's home now and doing better. I look forward to more progress reports. Way to go, Brinkley! Woo-hoo!