Pugsley: aka, the Sausage.
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****Update****
They ran blood work which showed Pugsley is anemic. He didn’t collapse from a seizure or the edema after all; the poor little guy lost too much blood from his drain, post surgery. He became very weak and wasn't getting enough oxygen from those red blood cells.. I need to find out if they cut into an artery or something during his lumpectomy...there was a lot of blood...when I woke up on Sunday and glanced down at my bed sheets where he had been laying, it looked like Charles Manson was at my house. I ran him to the vet Sunday AM and they told me it was normal, not to worry. I knew it wasn't normal. I knew I was right to worry. Damn it, why do we doubt our own instincts in moments of emotional disruption? I guess emotions are powerful enough to skew clarity..
He is having a blood transfusion courtesy of a nice boxer whose name is escaping me at the moment..
When I went to see him at the vet I stuck my head in his cage to give him a kiss and wish him luck. He turned his cheek the other way, totally snubbing me [for not taking him home I presume]. It warmed my heart and gave me hope that he has not lost his stubborn little puggy ways.
The Sausage continues to fight, on his terms. That is a good sign.
I’ll know more tomorrow, please keep the prayers coming!
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There have been some complications after the surgery and Sausage is in intensive care. Overnight last night, he developed a huge edema under his neck in the throat area, swelling that traveled up to his neck from where they removed the lymph node on his chest. His breathing was labored. This morning as I was on my way to take him to the vet to have it looked at, he started walking funny crossing his two front legs, head going down to the side and his back legs were kicking. I think he was having a seizure. He was in respiratory distress. My vet doesn’t think it was a seizure. He suspects he collapsed from not getting enough air. I’m not sure; it looked like a seizure to me. If it was a seizure that would have more to do with the cancer battle inside of his body, than the swelling on the outside. He is in intensive care being given some medications to decrease the swelling, and they are monitoring him to check for any signs of seizures.
I hope I made the right decision. At this moment I am second guessing myself. Please say some prayers for my Sausage.
Lex commented June 2, 2008 12:20 PM
Oh no.. I am so sorry!
We are thinking about you guys and I am sure he will pull through just fine.
coffeypot commented June 2, 2008 12:52 PM
Prayers are on the way for both of you, Lori. You need not concern yourself with second guessing. You did what you thought was best for the little fellow, because if you hadn't, he would be worse off. I am proud of you and your courage and commitment. Many people would have put him down by now, but you have don't what you thought was best. And that is all any of us can do. Put up the good fight and rest assured after the unthinkable occurs that you did your best. Pugsley will remember you for eternity for being who you are and what you have done for him. But if he gets better, disregard the above.
deb commented June 2, 2008 01:04 PM
You did what you thought was the best thing for him, Lori. Don't feel bad about it...there is NO way of knowing, there just isn't. I'm sorry he's not doing well. Still keeping you guys in my prayers.
sl commented June 2, 2008 01:04 PM
SL,
So sorry Romeo is having some further challenges. Please call on me if you need me and I'll be right there -- day or night it doesn't matter. Sending prayers for you both and all the love a heart can hold.
Love, YFSL
Jamie commented June 2, 2008 04:49 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Pugsley. He is such a fighter and I admire his strength (and yours, in the fight along with him) and zest for life. Much love to you both.
2wildpugs commented June 2, 2008 07:02 PM
The trouble with decisions is that you cannot make them knowing what the outcome will be. You can only make decisions by evaluating the information that you have on hand at the time. Lori, you made the right decision.
Nicole commented June 2, 2008 09:40 PM
ugh! poor poor thing! I hope he does well with the new blood. I remember when sabby kept having blood transfusions (the faux kind) and his body kept rejecting them but then they got real blood, from one of the vet tech's dogs...rottie or something and that's when it turned around! :)
thinking about the little critter...and you...
Toni commented June 2, 2008 11:29 PM
Lori,
Hugs to you and Pugsley! I'm praying for both of you!
~Toni
Punchbugpug commented June 3, 2008 12:08 AM
What a guy he is!!! You are a GREAT Pug mama! Never doubt yourself!
Tammy (Norman's Woman) commented June 3, 2008 09:30 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this. Don't ever second guess any decision you make regarding his treatment. You love him. The decision you make is the right decision - period. Never doubt that, because you cannot control the "what ifs" or the "if onlys". Your decisions are right.
Marni commented June 3, 2008 04:51 PM
Praying, praying, praying...
Christine commented June 3, 2008 08:17 PM
The kitties and I are sending good vibes for you and the Sausage. He's a fighter, he can make it!