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. 

[Becka]

Poor Orwell--he'll be so glad to be home with you! I hope his recovery is smooth and quick!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Kaitee, just reading now about your sweet Orwell. I'm so glad he is through surgery and there were no complications. Thank goodness you brought him in. I hope he is home in no time, I'm sure he'll feel much better being home with you! The worst is over, time to heal!!

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Update #3:

The vet called while I was in my final, so she had to call me mom. Orwell gets to come home at 3:30 pm PST! Going to go take a nap now and write a paper with him after I pick him up. :)

[Julie, Eloise & Beasley]

Just now seeing this - I'm sorry Orwell and you have had to go through this.  So glad to read he's doing well and gets released hopefully shortly.  I'm sure you'll feel so much better once he's back home with you - I know I would.  :)

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Update #4:

He's home!!!

Two weeks of taking it easy, but at least he's not such a young pup anymore and has settled down a bit. He gets his staples out in 10-14 days and is on a myriad of drugs. He's currently sleeping by me... don't think he slept very good if at all these past couple of days. 

Here he is from his good side (the other side is shaved more):

Later I will post several things I've learned from this experience for others. 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

I am glad to hear Orwell had a good outcome.  He looks like he is just a little under the weather - poor guy.  I hope he feels well soon.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So glad your baby is back home!  I'll bet he's thrilled to be back with his family. Happy healing Orwell!

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Having trouble editing my last comment.

I forgot to add that Orwell will also be Facebook famous. The vets wanted to share his picture and success story because he was such a good patient.

Edit (trying this again, lol): Actually, he is already Facebook famous. 

You can check him out here: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaRiverVeterinarySpecialists/?fref=ts

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Glad you both such a great outcome, and what a great vet you found!

[Kaitee and Orwell]

We took my Bonny there when she was declining. And I couldn't go to my regular vet because they are closed on Sundays.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I totally empathize with you.  Orwell should do well, but you will have your heart in your mouth until he is in recovery and waking up.  Tigger once ate a pack of five disposable razor blades, after two loaves of wonder bread they were still in there, so he had to have surgery also.  He came through just fine, but unfortunately did not learn anything and still chews on and swallows odd items.  The wonder bread has worked on everything else.

Thinking of you..

[Kaitee and Orwell]

He is in recovery and at home with me right now. Thank you for your thoughts... I just don't want you to worry too much, lol.