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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  The pictures of this baby are heartbreaking. I can't imagine what she and you are going through.
I can't catch up on 37 pages worth of info, but: have you consulted w/ a veterinary hospital? (I'm sure you have) What is she being given for pain control? Have you asked a vet to consult with a plastic surgeon who does facial reconstruction?
As you go through this process, if it were me - I'd always be asking myself - on a scale of 1-10, what is the quality of life this little baby seems to be experiencing? I do truly hope you can save her - but please remember that her quality of life is at your mercy, at this point. I know how badly you want to save her, and right now - I want that for you too. I hope it can be done. Also - did you see the STICKY in the Emergency forum for help w/ vet bills?
My heart goes out to her. |
I was starting to wonder the same things. Not about feeding her and saving her life. I think Dina is doing a remarkable job keeping her alive...especially after all she has been through.
But as picture after picture was posted of that little face after each failed attempt to fix it...I too began thinking when is too much pain...too much? When should she give up? Sorry, but I did.
But I am under the impression these 3 surgeries were preformed without any pain prevention. If they were...then in my opinion...they should have stopped after the 1st one failed. Much to inhumane to put any living thing through that much pain.
I am horrified to think about the pain little Emma suffered during the 2nd and 3rd attempt at putting her face back together with no pain management at all.
Dena asked if Emma was a human baby...would we have these same thoughts. Well, NO human baby would ever have to go through 3 surgeries (within days of each other) of the face and mouth without anesthesia.
Does this mean I would agree with anyone who would suggest Emma be euthanized now? Of course not. Emma has been through way to much to give up on her now. As long as she doesn't give up...then Dena has every right to help this baby have a chance at a life.
However, I pray that any future attempts to construct a functional nose and mouth be done as humanely as possible by Dr's who know what they are doing. There should be no more quicky pain filled surgeries while her little face is so raw and trying to heal.
I also pray for the strength Dina will need in the coming weeks.
Dina...if you are still reading these posts...you have many difficult decisions ahead that will determine this little girls fate. I pray you make the right ones for both you and Emma.