Orwell has an obstruction [UPDATE]

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Unfortunately, on Saturday, Orwell got sick and threw up several times. I thought he may have had an upset stomach because he ate some type of animal droppings when we were out in the front yard playing. 

He has evidently had a piece of cloth bouncing around in his stomach for several weeks after my mom gave him a blanket to have while he is outside unsupervised. This was against my wishes, but she was adamant at the time that he should have his bed even more comfortable out there. She feels really guilty now, so I don't want to rag on her. I know Orwell will get through this, even though it could have been avoided. Anyway... the cloth moved into his small intestine. 

I've spent the day in and out at the emergency vet. We gave him 12 hours of IV fluids to see if the cloth would start to pass. It hasn't, so he is in surgery now. Luckily he is young and should bounce back from this pretty well. I have been depressed today and yesterday, and felt I should let you all know. 

I'm going to get a call in 2-3 hours about how the surgery went. I will update you all tomorrow morning. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This sounds like the best possible outcome. I know you'll feel a lot better when you get him home...and so will he! 

[Kaitee and Orwell]

I really couldn't be happier with how the surgery went. I was hoping the IV fluids would move the sock, so surgery wasn't needed, but as far as surgery goes, this is great. 

I'm already a lot happier than I was the past two days. My happiness kind of depends on him now and how he is feeling, lol. Can't wait to bring him home and snuggle. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Glad to hear the good news.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for the update. It sounds like he is doing well.   Hopefully he will be feeling better and home soon and your stress level can drop off a bit! LOL

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

That's good to hear!

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

So happy things are ok for Orwell!

[Janet & Jaxson]

Glad to hear the surgery went well.  Hoping for a quick recovery for precious Orwell!  Will be thinking about you.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

I am sorry Orwell is going through this and yes, I can only imagine how stressful for you too.  Wishing him a speedy recovery.  Keep updating as you can.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Just seeing this, and glad to be able to read the update and not spend the day wondering. Sounds like Orwell is doing fine and I'm sure with all the TLC you will be giving him that he will bounce back quickly.  Socks!!!! They are the reason we have Pet insurance at my house. Still waiting for "the one" to get stuck, but so far what's gone in continues to come out.... 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Oh man, this is crazy. I'm sorry this happened to you and Orwell. 

[cheryl & oliver]

Oh my goodness, I hope all goes well for Orwell, I am sure your Mom feels just terrible...These things happen, and it is just something that can happen in the blink of an eye...Please let us know how he is doing, Hugs from your friends here in florida. OOps just saw that he is doing well, and all went well with the surgery...Now you can relax and try to rest yourself..so glad the outcome was successful...

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

What a scare for you! So glad to hear Orwell's surgery went well.