Desperate.... Prayers For Dottie
 

I know this forum is for yorkies, but I hope it's ok to ask for prayers for our other furkids here as well. Dottie is my german shorthair pointer mix, she's 11 years old. I had to take her for x-rays yesterday (she was sick last week and labs were done, doc thought it was the new food that made her sick cause the labs weren't really bad, white count was up very lil, not even enough to need antibiotics.) The x-rays yesterday showed a very enlarged uterus, the doctor said it's either pyometra or cancer, either way, she HAS to have the surgery. They also found a mamallary tumor and severe arthritis in her spine. My regular vet isn't comfortable doing the surgery because he said with all that is going on with her, it's a serious surgery and he isn't equipped with what Dottie needs should things go wrong on the table. The facility that is doing her surgery can't get her in until Monday. They are closed on Monday, but the doctor said to bring her in and he will do the surgery then. If there are any cancelations before then, they have Dottie at the top of the list and they will do it sooner. I'm so sick with worry, Dottie is my heart and I'm scared to death of losing her. If you wouldn't mind, could you please send up as many prayers as possible for Dottie, that she can hang on until Monday and can pull through the surgery. Our regular vet said with her age, surgery itself can be fatal. Thank you in advance.

Im so sorry!! You and Dottie will be in my prayers! Big hugs to you!

I am so sorry that your family is going through this. We have a 15yr old shepard mix,I know how you feel. Caring for an older dog has been harder than caring for a puppy to me.
I pray that she will be fine and will be thinking about ya'll Monday.

Oh dear, I am so sorry you are going through this, really, I totally know how stressed you must be. I will pray for you and your Dottie.

Is it possible to get her in to another specialist? Perhaps ask your vet for another referral? The emergency vets are usually trained in all this aren't they?

Just trying to brainstorm cuz I know how long this weekend will be for you and Dottie.

Please let us know how it goes. I feel so bad for the poor baby! Good Luck and if you need to; post often.

Sending prayers for Dottie..
hugs,

I am so very sorry this is happening to you and Dottie. I know how very scary and worrisome it is, not to mention how Dottie is actually feeling healthwise. I do so very much hope all goes better than you could ever dream of and that Dottie is completely well again before you know it. Our very best wishes to you for the speediest recovery ever!!! Lots of hugs coming your way from all of us!

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keeping Dottie in my prayers.

I will keep Dottie and you in my prayers.

Sending prayers.

I'm sorry :(

Never let the sun set on a pyo. If that is in fact what it is and the uterus is this noticeably diseased the surgery is needed today. waiting could cost her her life very easily. Spinal arthritis should not complicate a spay. There are many vets that would be okay doing this. Please find one today. Cancelation or no cancelation..it's not right that they aren't doing this on an emergency basis.

This...thanks Ellie for saying what needed to be said.

Please, try to find an alternative for your baby, I know how hard it is but that place obviously doesn't have your poor baby's best interest at heart!

So sorry....

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers..(((HUGS)))

Sending prayers.....

Believe me when I so I have tried everything and called everywhere I can call. I spoke to my vet today and pleaded with him to please just try. He agreed, but he can't even do it until Monday morning, and he's coming in on his day off to do it. They don't even have an open ER slot to give her. I'm familiar with pyo, I almost lost my cat to it years ago. I know it's an ER situation and I'm praying to God she'll hang on till Monday.

The ER of The Ohio State University...
They would be best at assessing whether this can wait.

I know you want what's best for her. I'd just hate to see a dog pass when there are better odds if treated early.

BTW my yorkie has spinal arthritis and extensive disc disease. She's does well generally. That's not a death sentence. She also has a small lump in her mammary chain that we are watching. She had a few per spay that went away after surgery. There is about a 75 percent chance that it isn't cancer. All that to say there is hope post spay.

You certainly have my prayers going up for you.

Sending prayers for you and her. I hope you are on your way to Ohio State University ER. I'd drive what ever hours I needed to, to get her there!

Saying prayers for Dottie and you...

I'm so sorry, Tracy. I will keep Dottie in my prayers.

Sorry to hear about your Dottie, keeping you guys in my prayers.

I am so sorry. I will keep Dottie in my prayers. Hugs to you and Dottie.

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Possible Solution
 

I drive from Buffalo to Ohio often. I am not sure where you are, but I know for certain there is a vet here in Buffalo who would be happy to help.

My vet would help and they they are open 24 hours a day and none of the animals are left alone, they are pampered and loved.. My babes have very special problems and I know every vet in this area, I wouldn't trust these girls to anyone but these vets, if you would like I could give you the phone numbers and get you in direct contact with them. They would help your baby before Monday.

So very sorry that both you and Dottie are going through this. Sending prayers for a safe and successful surgery.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers, I can't thank you enough. Sorry I haven't been back before now to update, I'm spending all the time I can with Dottie. I don't know about everyone here, but I don't have the funds to travel to other states AND pay for the surgery Dottie needs, I don't think it's wise to do that right now anyhow, she's having enough issues, loading her up in a car and driving like that with her just may stress her out even more, get her puking and make things worse. The antibiotics seemed to have helped a lil, she's wanting to get up and walk around. I'm not letting her do to much of that though, I want her to save her strength. Dottie's still on the waiting list for any cancelations, if none come up, she goes in on Monday morning (7:00) for the surgery. I've spoken with my vet again today, he decided to go ahead and do the surgery. Granted, he doesn't have a lot of the equipment a lot of the new vets have, but with Gods hand on his, I trust him. I'll update as I'm able. Thank you all again so much.

Tracy and Dottie I truly hope this weekend flys by and you are both well. Please, please, take care of Dottie and you. I will think of you all weekend.
Special prayers to St Francis Assissi for your baby.

Just checking in on Dottie. I hope the surgery went well and she is on the road to recovery. Best wishes.

Dottie passed she did a thread on it shes heartbroken but going on getting her other dogs care they needed

Tears....