Our beloved German Shepherd, Kaiser, recently underwent emergency surgery for GDV/bloat while we were away on vacation. Though he initially showed promising signs of recovery, Kaiser has encountered a complication called ileus, causing his intestines to function improperly. As a result, fluid buildup inside him needs to decrease significantly before he can come home.
Our veterinary team is cautiously optimistic, but Kaiser's treatment comes at a steep cost, with each day in the ICU exceeding $1,000. The total bill has reached nearly $14,000, placing a significant financial burden on our family.
Kaiser is not just a pet; he's a cherished member of our family, bringing joy, love, and companionship into our lives. We're reaching out to our community for support during this challenging time. Any contribution, big or small, will go directly toward Kaiser's medical expenses and help us bring him home.
Thank you for considering supporting Kaiser's recovery journey. Your kindness means the world to us.
Tuesday PM Update: Kaiser is home!!! After 5 days in the ICU, he’s finally stabilized enough to rest at home. I was nervous but the nurses and day time vet said they think Kaiser will sleep more at home as the ER was getting a little too hectic for him to sleep. He’s bruised and shaved on his entire underside, slow moving, but happy to be home. He’s come home with a variety of medications to be administered every 8 hours. He’s not 100% out of the woods yet for a few weeks but the scariest parts are over. He was resting comfortably with Lucy and then tried to get in the couch so Derek lifted him up and I ordered him some stairs from Amazon.
Tuesday 2/27 Update: Kaiser’s residual fluids are stable and he is feeling better. So much better that he chewed on his nasal tube, which made him get some gas in his tummy. The night doctor fixed it and Kaiser will be transitioned from IV/nasal meds to all oral in anticipation of coming home. The doctors are hopeful he should be able to come home this afternoon! We will have to wait for discharge and the vet to audit billing, but yesterday’s estimate update had a high end of $18,000. Thank you for all of the support and messages checking in. We’ve also gotten about $600 via Venmo! All of this will go directly toward Kaiser.
