Teddy Bear's Liver Shunt 3 Attachment(s) It's been a whirlwind of a week in my home. Among a few other things, my pup, Teddy Bear vomited one day and did not eat that afternoon. The next morning (Wed.) he turned his nose up to food and then I noticed he was a bit hunched over. I took him to my vet and after labs were drawn and he had an elevated WBC and Lipase and Amylase he started out with a presumptive diagnosis of pancreatitis and was on IV fluids all day. That night he had some rectal bleeding and I took him to the EC. Poor Teddy's bladder was distended and full of bloody urine. They did xrays and and ultrasound and found that he had bladder stones. He was treated with IV fluids and monitored all night and then transferred to my vet early that morning and then she referred him to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, the specialists I use in Houston. They found many stones AND urine in his abdominal cavity. The specialist was very concerned and advised me that his prognosis was guarded. The next day (Friday), I had to go there for one of my fosters, Sunny D, and the specialist who was taking care of Teddy Bear came over to the surgical side to advise me that he felt we needed to do surgery to remove the stones right away. Teddy was catheterized..when they had straight cath'd him during the night, the stones kept going right back to block the urethra. During the night they had done a scan to view the urinary system because of the urine that had been in his abdomen...they had not found any leaks. There was a clot in his bladder, so they thought perhaps there was a small tear. I gave the ok for surgery and went out to have lunch. While out, I received a phone call advising me that when they saw the stones, they felt strongly that Teddy must have a shunt and sure enough they found one and I gave the ok to do that repair. Thankfully, the surgery went very well. Gosh, I am just so unbelievably thankful for the way things turned out. They don't think he had pancreatitis at all ... and honestly if he had not had that rectal bleeding, his bladder probably would have ruptured. It was midnight when I took him in and I imagine I would not have noticed he was not voiding until the next morning. I shudder to think what might have happened. I went to see Teddy today and he looked so well...I had expected him to be really out of it. I was amazed. He will probably be coming home on Monday. Below are some pics of him that my son took today...you can see that he is still dribbling some bloody urine. That is to be expected because one of the stones was in his urethra, so it is a bit irritated. They expect that to clear up. Attachment 381492 Attachment 381493 Attachment 381494 |
Wow, what a great mom you are! I am so glad you caught this and saved Teddy Bear! It sure pays to act quickly when you have a sick baby! |
Wow Teddy, way to keep Mom on her toes - :eek: Linda, that incision looks great! Glad he's doing so well. Heal quickly Teddy!!! :nursing: |
I am so thankful little Teddy Bear is going to be all right. You had a great vet and you moved quickly when you saw things were not right. Bless you for taking such good care of little Teddy. He is so adorable and I will pray for a complete recovery for him. Such a precious little dog who will bring you so much love. You will get a great blessing for taking care of such a sweet little dog! |
He looks good considering all he has been through! Thank goodness you got him in immediately Linda! Give the little boy hugs from me and the girls! |
Interestingly, Teddy Bear was a foster of mine back in 2007 and I ended up adopting him. He is estimated to be 8 years of age. This was a congenital shunt....and he has never had any symptoms at all. No elevations in liver enzymes...he has had 8 lab studies done since 2007. Just so weird. I am so glad it happened the way it did....it fell in place in a way that was amazing. |
What an eventful week. I am so glad Teddy Bear is recovering so well. He looks really alert in the photos and happy to be in your arms. The incision does looks great. His guardian angel was certainly watching over him, each step led to a better diagnosis and treatment. This is a good example of observing your pet and knowing normal behavior and when you notice they are off taking them in early to be checked out can prevent issues from escalating. Best wishes for a smooth and successful recovery for Teddy Bear and for a peaceful week for you. |
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What a week you have had. So glad Teddy Bear is doing okay. Wishing little Teddy Bear a speedy recovery. Did your son happened to be the one to bring him to GC Thursday? I was there and a guy came in with a little Yorkie named Teddy Bear. |
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Just saw this...wow, what a week you have had. It's wonderful to read Teddy came through so well. That little fella is a fighter! Hugs to you both:ghug:: Sending prayers for a Teddy & Sammy. |
Oh my goodness!!! What a small world. I was the women in a light blue striped shirt with a light brown doggy purse. Teddy Bear was wrapped up I could only see his little face. He looked so sad I felt so bad for him. GC is the best! |
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