our sweet riley-girl had to have emergency stomach surgery on sunday (5am!). luckily we saw that she was having a difficult time and got her to the emergency room (for dogs!) just in time. they immediately had to de-bloat the poor thing, untwist her tummy and spleen, and sew her back up. she has been so pitiful. we had visitation at the clinic (which was hysterical in some ways!) but there she was, all curled up in her cage with a blanket over her (she's been really cold since surgery), even with hot water bottles surrounding her. i was impressed with the care she was receiving. today i had to go pick her up and transfer her to our vet where she is continuing to be monitored by them for a day or two.
as annoyed as i get with having yet another one to care for, this has been a great reminder that life is precious, even in a dog! sure, we may have to sell a limb to pay for the surgery (ha!) but we are so glad she is okay. the house is so empty and quiet without her here.
sweet poodle, girl, feel better!
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