luvsdogs Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Praying that Mindy keeps improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Aussielover what is the second surgery for?? Its a "second look" surgery to check if the wound has started to break down (the enterotomy site and adjacent intestine) which can often happen with septic peritonitis due to the bacterial contamination and fluid environment making wound healing difficult. It is also another opportunity to lavage the abdomen. But she is not having it today and will only have it if she deteriorates again. We really won't know whether she will need another surgery or not until after the weekend because wound breakdown typically occurs 3-5 days after surgery. Our most immediate concerns now are DIC due to sepsis and wound dehissence over the weekend. Her overnight vet is absolutely amazing though, I trust her completely. She was the one who recognized Mindy's condition and pushed for surgery (others thought it was a toxin- but to be fair they weren't present when Mindy got worse overnight) and she brought her dog in last night as a blood donor in case mindy needed a transfusion. She is also happy to talk anytime and didn't mind me calling for updates during the middle of the night. Overall I am very happy and gratfeul for mindy's vets and nurses who are all fantastic and really seem to care about her. One of the nurses even put a pillow in her cage with her to make her more comfortable which was really sweet. Edited September 23, 2011 by aussielover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 So good to hear that Mindy appears to be on the mend. She is obviously a very strong little girl! Prayers and thoughts continue to be with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Oh honey. Sounds like Mindy is in the best place to get the best possible care. I really hope she pulls through. Come on Mindy!! You can do it! Aussielover - take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 So glad that they are taking such good care of your special girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hope improvement continues over the weekend and no further surgery needed. Hope you're getting some rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPuppy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 All paws crossed here for a continued recovery, hope you all get some rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just come back from seeing Mindy. She is doing a lot better now. She was able to stand up and wag her tail. She is also eating small amounts now and she was able to drink some electrolyte solution while we were there. They said she was very hungry which is a good sign. We have to limit her food intake though in case she regurgitates. She is not totally out of danger yet, I won't be able to relax until the weekend is over, but things are looking much more positive at this stage. Thanks again for all your support and kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 woohoo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilli_star Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That's such great news to hear Zoe! What a fantastic veterinary team you have looking after Mindy too! I hope we hear more good news over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJean Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just come back from seeing Mindy. She is doing a lot better now. She was able to stand up and wag her tail. She is also eating small amounts now and she was able to drink some electrolyte solution while we were there. They said she was very hungry which is a good sign. We have to limit her food intake though in case she regurgitates. She is not totally out of danger yet, I won't be able to relax until the weekend is over, but things are looking much more positive at this stage. Thanks again for all your support and kind words That's great news aussielover I hope your Mindy can return home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That's great news . Sounds like she is through the worst of it now. Go Mindy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That is great news Hope she continues to recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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**Super_Dogs** Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That is fantastic news. Fingers cross for a continued and speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Aww go Mindy! hoping it's all uphill from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That's encouraging - fingers and paws firmly crossed here that the improvement continues. Your vet team sounds awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've been thinking of Mindy all day, good to come home to some positive news Keeping fighting Mindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfan Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Go Mindy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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