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.

[sandy b]

So happy to hear the good news.

[BG and Gavin]

Sounds encouraging Heather.  How was the temp this morning?  Hoping for continued improvement.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Sounds encouraging.  Will be watching for further good news!  Hugs.  Paws crossed.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

Will keep the prayers going!

[Yvonne N]

Oh dear...prayers for you all.  Hang in there Brinkley.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

Sending prayers and hugs to you and Brinkley.

[Jane Smith]

I am so sorry Heather.  You must be beside yourself with fear.  Sending prayers for Brinkley and strength for you and your family. 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Wonderful news that Brinkley is improving. Hope he is home soon! Please continue to update us!

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Heather, you are all in my prayers. 

 

 

[Amy and Lily]

I have just said a prayer for you and Brinkley.  I hope you will be getting good news.

[Donna M Lowry]

Heather,  hopefully things will continue to improve.  More prayers coming your way!  Positive thoughts to all of  you!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so glad that he seems to be improving.  We will keep all of our paws crossed here for a speedy and complete recovery.