OMD - my Rooney IS HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

No surgery!!!  All I can do is thank God and all of you here on DK for your prayers and good thoughts and the wonderful doctors in Estero.  14 hours of hell but we do have a good outcome IF all proceeds like it should.  Rooney did not have an obstructed stomach, whatever showed on the first xrays at 5:00 a.m. did not show on the noon xrays.  They kept him on an I.V. all during this time and he had had nothing to eat at all.  The second set of xrays did show that his stomach and intestinal walls along with his pancreous (spell) were thickened.  They believe that this is due to his eating something that he had a reaction to.  If it was something from outside they feel that this could have all been caused by parasites or did he have a reaction to his organic chicken jerky that we use for training treats?  We may never know.  There is also a chance that he could have IBS (irritable bowel syndrom - my spelling is horrid) but I doubt that he does as he has never had runny poop.    We left the hospital at 6:00 p.m.  Right now he is on two meds - one to stop his puking and one to treat for parasites.  He can only have itty bitty sips of water and kibble is fed by hand two or three at a time till he proves he can keep it down.  If he vomits - back to the hospital we go.  He looks none the less for the wear - a shaved right leg is the worst of it.  I've attached a photo of him before I took the blue bandage off.  His fur is so thick and the little leg under there so very small.  He isn't even 15 pds yet.  I know that you all understood my fear and worry - we all love these fur babies so much.  I really can't express what is in my heart for all of you that sent your kind words, thoughts and prayers Rooney's way!  I was so afraid - but I knew that you were all with us in spirit.  All I can say is Thank You!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Rooney I am so totally relieved that you are ok, I was at work and sneaked a peek at DK and saw you were in hospital, I couldn't wait to get home and see how you were doing. So glad there was no surgery involved. I know how you mom was feeling we worry about our little furbabies so much. I work at a hospital for children so all day while I was taking care of sick kiddies I was thinking about sick puppies. I can't believe how tiny that little leg is under that fur. Rooney be sure and give mom some super doodle kisses and make her feel better too. Doodlehugs and kisses from myself and Quincy. I will be sure and sneak a look again tomorrow to make sure you are still doing ok.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Oh and mommy is taking "her" meds too - its called Chardonnay by Robert Mondavi - lol - WHAT A DAY!

[cheryl & oliver]

I am so happy to hear that Rooney is home, what good news, the power of doodle prayers.  the picture is so cute, give him a kiss and a belly rub from us here please....And we will keep sending good vibes and good prayers and hugs for a speedy recovery for him.  Now you sit diwn and have a nice glass of wine, and relax with
Rooney.....

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

I know that many of you have had similar issues and you know how scary this can be.  I really want to say that his doctors were the best - they didn't rush to surgery as many do - given the time needed the results changed.  Thank God!  I'll tell you - I now know where to go when it is an emergency.  22 miles south on I-75! 

[Phoebe's Mom]

I have been checking for you update all day--and driving my husband crazy!  thank heaven all is well and better than expected.  Hopefully, the meds will work and he will be feeling great soon!  Whew, two more Excedrin for me and maybe I will be better, too.  The stress of this!  Get some rest and give him lots of kisses!

[Dori & Rua]

YEAH Rooney.  So glad to hear the wonderful news.  I can't believe how how little his arm is.  Too funny.  My DH was even asking me if I have heard how Rooney was!!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so glad to see little Rooney is HOME!! He looks like the little happy boy we're used to seeing!! :) We'll continue to hold him in our hearts for a speedy and complete recovery!

[Kathy Spyker]

So happy for you and Rooney. I hope all goes well over night.

[Diane]

Thanks for sharing the news, and the picture! That is very reassuring to SEE him looking great!

[GBK]

Oh, I am so glad he is home!  Look at that cute little dude already playing.  What a relief!