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10-16-2008, 05:26 PM | #1 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Jack's turn to be sick :( I just got back from the emergency vet. It's looking like Jack's going to have surgery tomorrow. He started yelping periodically this morning in pain. No appetite. Difficulty pooping and peeing. He seems to go through this every 4-6 months, but this is the first time I've noticed the pain. He has a perineal hernia that my vet has known about for some time. He hasn't wanted to do surgery because it didn't seem to be causing him any discomfort. And surgery on a 12-year-old dog is always risky. But the risk of doing nothing is that his bladder could slip into the opening and kill him. When I've brought Jack into the vet for the appetite and other problems before, he's always said that it was unrelated to the hernia. The emergency vet disagreed. She put some dye through a catheter and took X-rays and discovered the big lump near his butt is his bladder. And there seems to be some intestines in that area too. Poor guy has been battling this for a year and my vet hasn't suggested treating it. He's going to be examined by a board certified surgeon tonight, but all indications are that they will do the surgery tomorrow. It's a procedure that's done in stages, so he'll have surgeries on two different days. Wish Jack luck. He's the toughest dog I've ever known, and if any dog can come out of this it will be him. Here he is just yesterday.
__________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 10-16-2008 at 05:29 PM. |
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10-16-2008, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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| Oh no! Poor Jack! So glad you took him in and the emerg. vet is wanting to take care of it right away. Praying for Jack and his surgery tomorrow!! Please keep us posted!
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10-16-2008, 05:40 PM | #3 |
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| Get Well Soon Jack!! I'm so sorry to hear that Jack's sick! He's the cutest little s**t & he'll be just fine! He'll be back to himself in no time! Abby, Minnie & Max all send him puppy & to help him get well!
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10-16-2008, 05:48 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | Oh noes!! Poor Jackie-poo. Major props to Dad for noticing it and bringing him in right away. Big hugs and prayers. He'll be OK.
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10-16-2008, 05:51 PM | #5 |
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| Poor Jack! Chip and Smokey send puppy kisses for a safe surgery and a full recovery! It's always something isn't it? Poor little guy...
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10-16-2008, 05:53 PM | #6 |
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| I will definitely say a prayer for Jack. Let us know how the surgery goes tomorrow and I'll definitely be thinking of you two. |
10-16-2008, 05:59 PM | #7 |
& LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas
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| Good luck tomorrow Jack!! And all the best to you and Jack's Mom too, cause I know surgery is really hard on the parents too (been there, done that). I hope tomorrow flies by for all of you and that Jack sails through like the champ he is!!
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10-16-2008, 06:03 PM | #8 |
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| Oh Mike - I am so sorry - for all of you. I and agree with Megan - good job in catching it and getting right on top of it. Jack is lucky to have a dad who loves him so much and takes such good care of him. I will keep all of you in my prayers - I'm headed to Boise in the morning, but I guess I will be taking my laptop to keep up with little Jack. Keep us posted.
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10-16-2008, 06:13 PM | #9 |
Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina
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| Oh Jack poor baby! You will be in our thoughts and prayers
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10-16-2008, 06:17 PM | #10 |
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| I'll keep Jack in my prayers and sending out a giant hug to you. Please keep us updated.
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10-16-2008, 06:23 PM | #11 |
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| So sorry Jack (and you) have to go thru this. Hope he has successful surgeries and a speedy recovery.
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10-16-2008, 06:48 PM | #12 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Thanks for the warm wishes, you guys. This is something that's been in the back of my mind since I got him, and in a way I'm relieved to finally be doing something about it.
__________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube |
10-16-2008, 06:53 PM | #13 |
I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana
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| Awww, poor widdle guy I sure hope he flies through the surgery with no problems and he recovers quickly! Jack and your family are in my prayers Abby and Daisy send lots of puppy kisses to Jack.
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10-16-2008, 07:02 PM | #14 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| aww Mike I'm sorry. Hugs to you both. Please let me know if there is anything I can do or if I can help in any way.... whit
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10-16-2008, 07:08 PM | #15 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma
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| Prayers for little Jack and hugs for you so so sorry you are having to go through this!!!! Is there any way when a puppy is younger to help non surgically keep a hernia from getting worse? My Tootsie has a hernia my vet doesn't want to do surgery till shes's closer to 4-5 pounds.... He keeps saying I shouldn't be so concerned......? |
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