Is This Too Young.....????

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cheri

The vet called late yesterday after he did another enema and xray. He has diagnosed her with intussuscettion (not sure if spelled correctly) where the intestines loop and cause obstruction. He is saying this will require surgery. He said that normally pups are much sicker with this and after Maggie had her enema yesterday she was happily running around again. I asked him if I could try the stool softener and softening her food again for a while until I can get the money for surgery. She doesn't seem sick all the time, she just walks around constantly hunched like she needs to poop and very little comes out and according to vet it builds up in her. I am going to pick her up in about an hour and have questions for him, such as how risky surgery is at this age. All the advice on here is so much appreciated.

The advise you got from Lorraine is the best. Don't wait for the surgery, the alternative is grave consequenses.

My prayers are with both of you.