Lucy just surgery- removed some intestine

[Lucy & Ellie]

Lucy just turned one.  Monday she started vomiting and would not eat or drink.  We took her right into the vet, who did an x-ray and saw nothing.  We thought we'd give her a little time and she was just getting worse so we took her to a different vet and he actually felt something in her - a blockage. 

They recommended surgery so she had it right away.  The best thing that could have happened was that they'd go in, remove the blockage, and close her back up.  The worst was what actually happened.  They had to take a foot and a half from her intestine - it had necrotized.  It was black when it should have been pink. 

Her recovery will be hard.  Her biggest danger is going septic - I guess it could break open inside of her.

Turns out she had eaten a sock. 

This is just such a sudden shock to us!!

Has anyone else been through this?

[Rita and Fazzy]

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry, positive thoughts for Lucy.  We haven't had this issue with the dogs, but we did have it with one of our cats.  He actually had a hairball blocking the passage....this was a few years ago, I can't quite remember if any of the intestine was removed, but he did have the same risks of infection after surgery.  It was a slow recovery and he had a fentanyl patch on for the first week, took it off and it was obvious he was having pain so the vet put one back on again.  He did recover, but it was hard for him because he was elderly. 

I don't understand how the first vet didn't see that on an x-ray and I'd most certainly never go back there. 

Fazzy and I are sending the most positive vibes and prayers for Lucy's full recovery.  Doodle hugs

Keep us posted

Rita & Fazzy

[Rae]

OMG! I am so very sorry you and your baby have to have this happen. Thank Goodness you went to that second vet. Please keep us updated! Our hearts and prayers are with you.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I too am sorry and hope Lucy makes a full recovery.

[Gayle & Hunter]

Ellie prayers are going to little Lucy for a speedy recovery....I am so sorry this has happened to you. Get better soon Lucy.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Lucy ~ I am so glad you went in for the second opinion.  I had a standard poodle that had a blockage right at the stomach opening and we were so lucky to catch it quickly.  They removed it via scope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your little girl and hope she recovers as quick a possible. Please update on her progress. 

[Lauria Orr]

I am so sorry to learn of this sock issue with Lucy.  I feel so badly for her and for you.  I hope Lucy recovers fully and quickly from this unfortunate ordeal.  Thankfully she had surgery when she did, although it obviously would have been better sooner. I hope recovery goes as smoothly as possible....thinking of you....

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh my goodness! I am so very sorry for sweet Lucy and you. One of our dogs are socks but he always passed them. Hoping and praying Lucy will recover completely.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh, I am so sorry this happened and hope Lucy's recovery is uncomplicated. I always say listen to your gut as to what you should do, you did the right thing  to the vet right away and then to another vet.  You saved her life.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

I'm so sorry this happened, but so glad you got that 2nd opinion! Oscar had a blockage (a neoprene pet tag silencer) at about 7 mos., but it was caught early enough that no intestine needed to be removed. He's eaten many socks but they have always stayed in the stomach and eventually vomited up. I'll be sending positive thoughts that Lucy recovers quickly!

[BG and Gavin]

Poor Lucy. This must be so stressful for you. Best thoughts for a full recovery.

[Brittney & Cally]

So sorry to hear this healing thoughts and prayers coming your way. I hope she makes a full recovery!

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

So sorry to hear this, but so glad you went for that 2nd opinion! Wishing Lucy a healthy recovery, please let us know how she does!