W Sibs Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No words Just praying and thinking about Chase, you and your OH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 it's very possible the treat I gave him went into his lung Just on this point - look I know we all bash ourselves up when something happens to our pets but bad stuff sometimes happens and you have no control over that. Try not to give yourself a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) Oh I forgot to say it appears he has a collapsed lung and it's very possible the treat I gave him went into his lung dont blame yourself, for goodness sake. over the years well decades ive had dogs, i have had two do exactly that, both guts. both would grab and literaly breathe their food down. never forget the day was giving chicken necks and dropped the bag and shanti sucked down the lot? didnt chew, nuffing, just suck n they were all gone. somehow she didnt choke but a chihuhua puppy tried the same thing with her puppy porrige and no way i could save her, she was gone befoe i even made it to the car. some of em are just accidents looking for a good spot. wouldnt wish it on anyone. best of luck, he is such a adorable boy. if prayers will help theres a ton of them heading your way. you should see what a horse is capable of. goodness. checked little blaze yesterday and she looks like she fell into a chaff cutter. she has hair off every leg in sort of stripes including across her sides? pretty swollen legs but fortunately nothing broken or deep. but considering the paddock is as flat as a bowling green. like what the? n how on earth? n she aint saying. never forget my brothers filly. same scenario except her leg was snapped like a carrot. accidents happen no matter how safe an area u thing is or how careful you are. gee i was looking after my brothers kids for 2 weeks once. they were playing on the front lawn. he was comming down the drive to pick them up and suddenly crying. yep she stumbled n broke her arm? couldnt even hand over an undamaged child? Edited October 21, 2010 by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 What exactly is the operation, have you tried Lort Smith? I know my vet does a payment plan for large bills. Would you like me to ring around for you? I am in Melbourne and can highly recommend The veterinary Surgery Yarrambat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyCav Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Kaffy, Chase is one very lucky boy to have a family like yours. Sending him all the best and lots of prayers that all goes well today and that he lives to be a very old man who was worth every cent, many times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oh geez, how heartbreaking. Not a decision I would want to make at all. If he can lead a good life after the op, I'd be all for it. Big hugs coming your way. Do they know what caused it all? Re the pet insurance thing, I'm pretty sure it's a 30 day wait from when you sign up anyway, so try not to beat yourself up over that. Thinking of Chase today and sending all the healing vibes I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) If anyone has Kaffys mobile could you please send her a text to contact me. Will PM you my number ETA nevermind, she has been contacted. Thanks Edited October 22, 2010 by Chewbacca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPuppy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 What can i say except good luck to you and lost of hugs, will be thinking of Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Just another quick update. Chase is about to undergo a ct scan so they know exactly what they are looking at. They do know he has a collapsed lung but are nit sure yet whether that's caused by a foreign body. Ct scan will show. If it a foreign body they may be able to pull it out depending exactly where it is andthe condition of his lung tissue otherwise they will have to do a lobectomy which is removing part of his lung. Chrwbacca, sorry, I missed a call( and 4 others lol) while in consult with the vet. I'm not sure about lort smith, apparently he needs a specialist in lung ops and my vet rang quite a few vets last night but not many are prepared to do it. I think I can scrape the finances together somehow, i just need to get them back in my bank before settlement date for our house and all i can say is this vet is an angel. Will update u all when I know more. Running out of battery life fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 So very sorry to hear of this setback. I hope they can find the cause of the problem. Don't beat yourself up about the treat - I'd say this falls into the realm of "freak accident". Millions of dogs scoff millions of treats without this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judy69 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hope everything goes well for Chase. Thinking of you and Chase at this time and sending you a lot of healing thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) No worries Kaffy. My vet said that from what you have said on here the specialist is the only way to go. He also said that the cost is valid for the expertise, equipment and staffing. A normal collapsed lung surgery is around $1200-$1500 and can be done without a specialist but a foreign body is a whole new ball game. You obviously did you research, if you are where I think you are in excellent hands. My vet has offered to talk to you if you are lacking confidence with and decisions but you are obviously happy with it all so best of luck with everything/ Edited October 22, 2010 by Chewbacca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-B-C Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Cripes, have missed this up until now. Poor you Kaf and poor Chase!!! Sending all the very most positive vibes Chase's (and your) way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) Omg!! Very quick update. It's pneumonia!!!!!! He not out of woods yet and may still need lung op I heavy anti biotics don't work but omg! I just burst into tears. Will be back at my vet all weekend on iv with a bs and then could go to oral a bs! Woohoo!!! Eta: he has pneumonia because when e threw up he has sucked some back into his lungs! Edited October 22, 2010 by Kaffy Magee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sending more and healing thoughts your way for Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 c'mon Chase you can do it ;) I know nothing we say will help you but stay strong for now and think positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sending positive healing vibes for Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lic_82 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thnking of you KM :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Omg!! Very quick update. It's pneumonia!!!!!! He not out of woods yet and may still need lung op I heavy anti biotics don't work but omg! I just burst into tears. Will be back at my vet all weekend on iv with a bs and then could go to oral a bs! Woohoo!!!Eta: he has pneumonia because when e threw up he has sucked some back into his lungs! Oh god, my (human) baby did that a few months ago. It didnt progress though. Stay strong Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Omg!! Very quick update. It's pneumonia!!!!!! He not out of woods yet and may still need lung op I heavy anti biotics don't work but omg! I just burst into tears. Will be back at my vet all weekend on iv with a bs and then could go to oral a bs! Woohoo!!!Eta: he has pneumonia because when e threw up he has sucked some back into his lungs! What an emotional roller-coaster ride you've been on the last 24 hours, fingers crossed that it can all be resolved without an op! Will be thinking of you and Chase, hope things continue to improve over the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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