Hi Everyone
Louis Mum here…..
We have
agreed to have Louis’s spleen removed on Monday at 11am, it really is his last chance,
we have researched the operation and spoke to Stefano at length on the risks
etc, we have also had to face the fact that we could lose him on the operating
table or soon after if he develops an infection or suffers a huge blood loss,
so this decision has not been taken lightly it really is his only chance of a possible
recovery.
As always
this comes with a hefty cost, and our decision to continue with treatment has
been questioned, after all apparently he is only a dog! That kind of comment
really is hurtful and I’ve always replied to it with “And that’s why you should
never let a dog into your family”
We asked
Stefano to arrange for cross matched blood to be ready just in case his PCV
falls anymore over the weekend, which they did and as suspected we found ourselves taking him
back over to Rutland yesterday because we felt he was deteriorating, he wasn’t
getting up to greet us and even John could go to the loo without Louis following now that’s
a sure sign he’s not feeling well.
When we got
there the nurses were waiting for us, and he had his PCV checked again, this
time it was 15%, so not low enough for a transfusion, but still in the danger
area. They were also a little concerned about his heart rate, so suggested he
should stay with them over the weekend, and be monitored. If he needed a
transfusion before Monday then they would give him one, of course we agreed,
because watching him at home is just draining, plus we are almost an hour’s
drive away so if he needed help urgently we would be in trouble.
We don’t
worry about leaving him at Rutland because we know he is well looked after, and
his surgeon is in this weekend as well, so if he needs any support everyone is
on hand.
Rutland
called us this morning and he’s had a good night, and his heart rate is back to
normal range which is great news, his PCV has remained at 15%, so they are not
going to give him the blood transfusion unless it drops below 15%. Stefano has
been kept updated, and Louis seems happy and more alert.
If all goes well we will be able to bring him
home on Tuesday at some point, I think Olga may need to have a couple of
sleepovers at her Nana’s or Little John’s if she starts to try and mother Louis
when he’s home, but we will just have to wait and see – we are not at that
point yet.
Thank you to
everyone who has been in touch via email etc, your kind words mean a lot to us.
Lots of Love
Louis Mum, Louis and Olga.
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4 comments:
I have been following Louis' blog for a long time - he always makes me laughI! We are Dobie-less at the moment, but our two Dogs Trust Staffie-cross rescues do a wonderful job as pretend-Dobies. Perhaps one day we can have the real thing again. Many years ago we had a brown boy and a black girl -Bentley and Wallis - and a lot of the shenanigans Louis describes sound very familiar!
I have also been following the rollercoaster of Louis' illness and really thought he had turned a corner. How devastating for you that he has relapsed. I wish and hope he comes through surgery alright and can finally begin to recover properly. Veterinary science does wonders these days - fingers crossed for your boy.
(By the way, I am no longer surprised by comments of the 'only-a-dog' variety that you have encountered - but love your reply to them! With your permission I shall borrow it next time I hear someone venture such an opinion...
I will pray to the doggie angels that there will be good news for Louis.
With very best wishes
Anne Bardell and family
Hi Anne
Thank you so much for your support, I'm glad Louis antics have given you some good memories, we are hoping he can be back to his shenanigans very soon, although we do realise there is a long way to go yet.
Olga is currently pacing the house trying to find him, she's even jumped into his bed just to see if he comes of his hiding place, she's such a silly girl at times, well most of the time.
We have faith in the surgeon at Rutland and we know they will do everything for him, so it's fingers & toes crossed for tomorrow, and lots of prayers.
Thank you again for your kind words and support.
xxxxxx
Keep fighting Louis and keep strong. My two Dobies send licks and slobber and wish you all the best.
You're such a special boy, Louis, and we're thinking of you this morning. Dobies are such strong fighters so keep that fighting spirit in you Lovely Louis.
I used to tell Audi that she was a Very Special Person, not a Very Special Dog. That sums up what we feel about our dogs and what we will do for them. Louis's parents - you have done wonders for Louis and Olga.
Lots of Doberman love from us to you across the airwaves!
Anne (Hendry) xxx
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