Piko - Emergency Surgery for Septic Abdomen
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Piko is my heart dog. The once-in-a-lifetime best friend, who no dog will ever compare to. Unfortunately, he knocked over the hamper in our bedroom a couple weeks ago (unbeknownst to Justin and me) and ingested a sock. On Thursday 4/2 he vomited a little after eating a treat and we knew something was wrong. He vomited a couple times overnight and I brought him into my work (I am a CVT at an emergency Veterinary hospital) and took xrays which revealed an obstruction in his intestines which required emergency surgery to remove. His surgery seemed to go smoothly, and the doctor was pleased.
Piko came home after surgery but just never seemed “right”. He seemed more uncomfortable than he should, and never really got his appetite back - and he LOVES to eat! I talked to the doctors at my work about him daily and we tried different things but nothing worked. This past Saturday we woke up to Piko panting and groaning and drooling and rushed him into my ER. He had a high fever of 104.5 and was very uncomfortable. The ER doctor did a quick ultrasound of his abdomen and saw a small amount of fluid, but wasn’t concerned due to the recent surgery. He was admitted to the ER for IV fluids and antibiotics and pain meds. He ate a little for one of the ER technicians Saturday and only ate a little Sunday - and that brings us to now... Monday 4/13/20.
I arrived to work and was greeted by Piko with a wagging tail - he looked much brighter than yesterday and I was hopeful he would eat. My efforts were mostly futile and all he would eat was a couple slices of cheese. I asked the ER doctor to ultrasound his abdomen again and this time she found more fluid and was able to get a sample to look at under the microscope. She found bacteria which means he is experiencing sepsis from his surgery which requires a life-saving emergency surgery with a board certified surgeon and high level ICU care. I rushed him down to Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn. The veterinarian here confirmed that he needs emergency surgery and ICU hospitalization. Clients aren’t allowed in the building so I’m hearing all this by phone. The verbal estimate she has given me for an ultrasound, surgery and 24-48 hours of ICU hospitalization is $10,000. That does not account for any post op complications.
I know times are hard for everyone right now, and this could not have come at a worse time. I am gracefully bowing down and admitting that this is an astronomical financial undertaking, especially due to the fact that we just purchased a house a little over 6 months ago. I’m not one to typically ask for help, and I will do absolutely anything for Piko or any of my other pets regardless of how it leaves me, but if anyone has any ability to help us out - I can pay you back in nail trims for your pets or watching them when you’re away in or in kitty snuggles and pitbull kisses.
Piko came home after surgery but just never seemed “right”. He seemed more uncomfortable than he should, and never really got his appetite back - and he LOVES to eat! I talked to the doctors at my work about him daily and we tried different things but nothing worked. This past Saturday we woke up to Piko panting and groaning and drooling and rushed him into my ER. He had a high fever of 104.5 and was very uncomfortable. The ER doctor did a quick ultrasound of his abdomen and saw a small amount of fluid, but wasn’t concerned due to the recent surgery. He was admitted to the ER for IV fluids and antibiotics and pain meds. He ate a little for one of the ER technicians Saturday and only ate a little Sunday - and that brings us to now... Monday 4/13/20.
I arrived to work and was greeted by Piko with a wagging tail - he looked much brighter than yesterday and I was hopeful he would eat. My efforts were mostly futile and all he would eat was a couple slices of cheese. I asked the ER doctor to ultrasound his abdomen again and this time she found more fluid and was able to get a sample to look at under the microscope. She found bacteria which means he is experiencing sepsis from his surgery which requires a life-saving emergency surgery with a board certified surgeon and high level ICU care. I rushed him down to Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn. The veterinarian here confirmed that he needs emergency surgery and ICU hospitalization. Clients aren’t allowed in the building so I’m hearing all this by phone. The verbal estimate she has given me for an ultrasound, surgery and 24-48 hours of ICU hospitalization is $10,000. That does not account for any post op complications.
I know times are hard for everyone right now, and this could not have come at a worse time. I am gracefully bowing down and admitting that this is an astronomical financial undertaking, especially due to the fact that we just purchased a house a little over 6 months ago. I’m not one to typically ask for help, and I will do absolutely anything for Piko or any of my other pets regardless of how it leaves me, but if anyone has any ability to help us out - I can pay you back in nail trims for your pets or watching them when you’re away in or in kitty snuggles and pitbull kisses.
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Amanda Hayes
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Manchester, NH