A very sick boy/happy ending
 

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted much for a while. We've had a difficult fall/winter and the new year started off even worse.

Ziggy got sick the third week of January-some vomiting and diarrhea. We were in and out of the vet's a few times and to the animal emergency room as well. After 10 days of this and not eating/pooping the vet did an exploratory surgery and discovered his bowel was full of holes and he was leaking feces into his abdomen. He had peritonitis and was full of infection.She gave him a 30% chance of surviving surgery. She operated for 2 1/2 hours and repaired or cut out rotten holes in his bowel wall and took his secum (appendix). He spent about 10 days in the hospital with various drains, shunts and tubes. We knew he wasn't out of the woods until he did that first solid poop. Two weeks after the surgery he did a good poop and we broke out some champagne to celebrate. He has survived and is fully recovered thanks to the excellent medical care he received. The vet even took him home with her for the weekend so she could keep an eye on him and give him injections.

We have no idea what perforated his bowel-we are so careful with foods and toys; we'll probably never know.

Every day I thank God for guiding us to this vet who has given him a second chance.

I'm attaching a post surgery picture-not very pretty. He's shaved in so many places for the surgery and iv's that he doesn't look very pretty (not that it matters). The holes are where he had drains put in. Tomorrow he goes to the groomer's for a puppy cut and a fresh new look.

BTW: $4300 for this illness-thank heavens for pet insurance.

Oh, my goodness - you've been through a lot! I'm glad all is okay with Ziggy!! Its nice to hear a sucessful story!

Wow! He was so fortunate to have a great and caring vet.

What a happy ending.I am glad to hear he is doing better.With the help of a wonderful doctor:thumbup::thumbup:.

Tell him he looks good,much better than me after my appendix surgery,my doc did a frankenstein on me.:confused:

Aw poor little Ziggy. So sorry he was so sick. I sure am glad he is on the right path for a full recovery. Your vet was an angel, she really went above and beyond to make sure your little baby got well. Bless her, and bless your little Ziggy. Sending great big get well hugs from Coco, Pebbles, and Trixie.:ghug:

Poor baby, I am glad he is doing well now.

Thank God he has recovered well!!Poor little man:(
He is so lucky to have you for a Mommy:D
:yorkietalLinda and Harley:animal-pa:animal-pa

Winston and I send Ziggy kisses...what a little trooper!!! Oh, sending you a hug as well!!!

Oh my goodness, the poor baby! I am soo glad they found the problem and took such good care of him!

Wow, that is amazing. Thank God for his doctor and his wonderful mommy for getting him the care he needed.