Kayleigh could use some prayers..Stitches are out!

[Glacier]

My big, beautiful, mal-mix, Kayleigh is currently at the vet and could use some good thoughts, prayers, whatever! Kayleigh is our shop dog. She hates all my other dogs and thinks my cats are snacks. This limits her in the house time, but she's very social with people. So we built her a pen attached to the shop, where Stuart spends most of his time. Kayleigh often sleeps in the shop. When we moved her over there, we very carefully went through the shop and removed hazards. Anti-freeze, oil, ect are all stored in a different building that no dog is allowed in. Pointy tools and other potential chewies are out of reach. Stuart is obsessive about his tools! I sincerely believed that there was nothing in the shop that could harm Kayleigh. She's not a chewer. Other than a couple porcupines, she's never chewed anything she shouldn't!

Last night she found a container of toothpicks. I don't know where they came from or what they were doing in the shop, but she found them and chewed up the container. Much like with the porcupines, Kayleigh did not stop chewing when she got poked! When I went to let her out this morning, her face, paws and chest were bloody. She had vomitted a large amount of blood and toothpick shards in several spots in the shop. She was lethargic and her breathing seemed off to me.

I dropped her off at the vet with instructions to do whatever they had to in order to figure out if she has internal damage. I know some of the blood is coming from her mouth, but there's way too much of it! I haven't heard from the vet yet this morning and the longer I wait, the more worried I am getting. I am friends with one of the vets outside of her professional life. As I was leaving this morning, she pulled me aside and said "this could be bad and the bill could be huge." And I really don't care, I just want Kayleigh home and ok.

I think my dog yard is cursed lately!

[Jadapit]

Omg, I'm so sorry! Your sweet Kayleigh will be in my thoughts and prayers. You must be sick with worry, you will be in my thoughts and prayers also. (((Hugs)))

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Tamara, with such a large family, I guess you have to expect all kinds of things to happen, but ... I am so sorry to hear this. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts going out for Kayleigh.

[cyber-sibes]

Poor dear Kayleigh, we know how hard you & Stuart have worked to give her a safe enviornment. :(
All paws crossed and prayers going out for her. (((hugs))) to you & Stuart, too.

[pitc9]

Millions of {{hugs}} to you!!!
And prayers to Kayleigh!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hellow, GOD!??

Kinda *urgent* - Kan You hop on the Silver Klowd an *zipp* down to
the Yukon
fur an Emergency Konsult??

Poor Kayleigh did a dummie an tried to eat sum toofy-picks ~ now she's leakin red stuff.

Please help da White Coats to figger out what to do; then Help 'em make da Fix.

We'll all be sending Prayers, an Lightin Kandils.

And God, iffin You've got a spare minnit, Miz Glacier an Mr. Stuart kuld use a
BIG {{{God'sHug}}} to let 'em know You're onna Case.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

** Get Well, Kayleigh!! **

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hugs and kisses to you sweet Kayleigh.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh dear, who knew toothpicks could cause such a problem. Prayers said, good thoughts in mind, all toes and fingers crossed for a good outcome for Miss Kayleigh.

Oh Miss Sami, my dearest, sweetest RB doggie...you have some work to do, pronto Miss. Kayleigh needs your strength. Be a good girl and go check on her and keep by her until she's in the clear. Thanks baby dog.

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG!!! Poor Kayleigh!! I know you and Stuart have had enough hardship, Tamara. It seems like you guys are at the vets all the time. I'm keeping the thoughts and prayers flying up to you all. Get Well Kayleigh!!! I hope all those old toothpicks find a safe way out :(

[cassiesmom]

prayers from Chicago too

[Glacier]

Quick update...

The vet called at noon. Kayleigh has a large laceration under her tongue. At least some of the blood is coming from there. She will have to be knocked out to get some stitches. The vet is "on the fence" about an exploratory surgery. She has no obviously painful spots in her abdomen, but she's stoic by nature. Her pain tolerance is quite high. Her stool is tarry, which indicates blood in her digestive tract, but it's hard to tell from the outside if the blood is coming from an internal problem or if it's blood she's swallowed from the cut in her mouth. So while she's knocked out, they are going to do some x-rays of her abdomen, maybe an ultrasound and bloodwork. If any of those things show abnormalities, they will have to do the surgery to see what's going on internally.

[Freedom]

Kayleigh, be a good dog and let the white coats do their thing to help, now that you did YOUR thing with the toothpicks. Mom is quite worried about you, so you need to cooperate a bit here, girlie!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

The power of PT is with you :D :D

[Queen of Poop]

The good thoughts just keep pouring out. Will continue to check for updates, thanks for taking the time for the latest one. I know you're awfully worried. HUGS for you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

"Noon" Yukon time was noon in California or 3:00 PM Eastern time...

Big cut under the tongue would have contributed a lot of the blood;
Overall the Vet report sounds hopeful and gives a good plan of action.

Now WE need to do some serious *Praying* and send a Lotta Good Vibes up
towards the Yukon!!

It's 5:30 PM Eastern time NOW;
that's only 2:30 PM Yukon time ... prolly not a lot of fresh news available yet.

But that give us time to cross some Pawz & Klawz ... and Send a Prayer!

** Get Well, Kayleigh!! **
;)

[Vela]

Ugh how scary Tamara, I hope it's nothing serious. When cracker was 9 months old he ate an entire pincushion full of pins that the kids had left down. He thought it was a ball. He swallowed many pins but he did pass them all and none were found on x-rays. If he can swallow 2 inch straight pins and make it, I know Kayleigh can. Prayers are with you guys.

[Glacier]

"It's 5:30 PM Eastern time NOW;
that's only 2:30 PM Yukon time ... prolly not a lot of fresh news available yet.

But that give us time to cross some Pawz & Klawz ... and Send a Prayer!

** Get Well, Kayleigh!! **
;)


A bit of fresh news, but not good news. The vet just called again. Kayleigh's blood work is a little off, likely due to the bleeding and dehydration. Her intestines don't look right on the x-rays. She didn't eat anything metallic so nothing specific shows up, but as the doc put it, the intestines look "bunchy".

So they are going in...she's being prepped for surgery right now. My friend and highly competent vet, Dr. Candace, will be doing the surgery. The vet who's seen Kay so far today is not a surgeon and usually has a mobile practice. She's very good too; I've used her for housecalls before(mass vaccinations usually), but I must admit, I am more confident with Candace doing the surgery. She saved Pacer's life a few years ago, plus she's calm, gentle and doesn't miss a thing.

[lizbud]

OMG, that is so scary. Prayers starting this minute for Kayleigh.

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers that the surgery is successful and Miss Kayleigh is on her feet again in no time.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Awww, NUTZ! :(




Her intestines don't look right on the x-rays...

So they are going in ... she's being prepped for surgery right now.
My friend and highly competent vet, Dr. Candace, will be doing the surgery.
(She saved Pacer's life a few years ago.)

Hi God ~

Are you There, yet?
Hope Dr. Candace loan You a set of *skrubbies*.

We'll pray You don't need to take too much apart to find allua Toofie-Pickz;
an we'll hope they dint *poke* any holes in vital spotz.

Give poor Kayleigh a {{{Hugg}}} frum us!

Thanks for Your Help, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

** Get Well, Kayleigh!! **

[Taz_Zoee]

Kayleigh will be in my thoughts. I am sorry you are going through another trying time.

[anna_66]

Oh Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that surgery is required:(

I'll be saying lots of prayers for your Kayleigh girl. I'll be waiting anxiously for an update.

(((HUGS)))

[Sevaede]

***HUGS***

Fingers crossed for Kayleigh! :(

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers on the way for Kayleigh.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Time for the 6:00 PM Prayers.

Prayer sent.
;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

<bump Prayer>

** Get Well, Kayleigh!! **

Getting kinda 'late' up in the Far North ...

Hope progress has been made with Kayleigh's Sir Jury ...
sending Prayers up North.

And I think this might be Stuart's 'last night at home' before he heads further North to the Gold Mine for the summer ...
Hopefully the 2-Leggers can enjoy some time together tonight. :)

Prayers for Kayleigh!!

{{{Hugs}}} from Phred

[Daisy and Delilah]

Sending more thoughts and prayers for Kayleigh. I hope she's doing well :(

[Queen of Poop]

Checking in for an update. Hope everyone is doing ok.

[K9karen]

Anxiously waiting for more updates and praying that there's been no intestinal damage! The tongue laceration is bad enough, but hopefully that's it. Hugs to you, Tamara and Stuart. Sometimes I think forbidden items pop out of thin air.

[Glacier]

She survived the surgery and it was the right call to go in. Candace found several toothpicks and a strange shard of metal that I can't explain. The shard had cut her and was causing some bleeding. It would have perforated her intestine very soon and then we would have had even more problems. As it is, her intestine if very irritated, but only hole in it is from the surgery. They also cut into her stomach. That's a complicated recovery, but still much better than have to resect her intestine. The incision on her belly must be a foot long. It's huge!

Under her tongue she cut the major blood vessel. That's where most of the blood was coming from. Candace thinks that Kayleigh must have hurt herself within a couple hours of us finding her. She said that had she been bleeding from her tongue like that all night, Kayleigh may well have bled out or been in much worse shape!

I saw her right after the surgery. She wasn't really awake yet and I'm not sure she even knew I was there, but I spent some time with her and made sure she knows that she is deeply loved. If her temp is normal and she keeps down some food tomorrow, she can come home tomorrow night. She'll be on crate rest for a couple weeks. Anvik is loosing his giant size crate--it's the only one Kayleigh fits in!

Thank you all very much for your kind words and support.

[Cinder & Smoke]

She survived the surgery and it was the right call to go in.
Dr. Candace found several toothpicks and a strange shard of metal that I can't explain.

She'll be on crate rest for a couple weeks.
Anvik is loosing his giant size crate--it's the only one Kayleigh fits in!

Oh, HAPPIE DANCE!! :)

THANKS, God; and THANKS Dr. Candace, too!!

Now lets all pray for a good, quick, and un-eventful recovery. ;)

Hope this goes towards Stuart being able to relaxe a bit before he heads North.

You Guys take some time off tonight and have PHUNN! ;)

{{{HUGS}}} to All!
:)

[CathyBogart]

Poor Kayleigh! I hope her recovery is fast and uneventful!

Why toothpicks, Kayleigh? There's not even a juicy center like in a porcupine!

[cmayer31]

I'm so sorry to hear about Kayleigh! I'm glad that the surgery went well and that the shard was caught before cutting her up more. I'll keep my fingers crossed that her temp is normal and that she feels well enough to go home tomorrow to start her recovery.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry. I'm just now seeing this. I'm glad she's pretty much ok. That could have been a really bad situation. Give her some gentle hugs from me.

[captain]

Tamara,
Well, it sure is all happening down in the Yukon!!!
I am glad everything has gone well so far, and wish Kayleigh a speedy recovery (and I wish you a very strong drink, and a sit down to relax!! :D )

[chocolatepuppy]

I hope Kayleigh heals quickly.

[Lilith Cherry]

Poor Kayleigh and poor Tamara too! I hope she heals fast and well and that you get to lead a more peaceful life in future!

[cyber-sibes]

Whew, just reading what happened sends chills down my spine, that was close. You & Stuart sure deserve a nice quiet break in the action around there! Sending loving, healing vibes to Kayleigh, as she is much loved here by her cyber-family, even though she doesn't know us.

[K9soul]

Wow how frightening Tamara :eek: :( Sounds like your vet has great instincts. I am very glad the surgery went well and I hope her recovery is smooth. She's such a beautiful girl. Maybe during her bed rest we can get some new pictures of her too ;). Get well soon beautiful Kayleigh!

[pitc9]

I'm glad to hear everything went well!

In my opinion, it's comforting to hear that a situation could have been worse, it makes you feel confident that you were put in the right place at the right time!!

{{hugs}} to you and Kayleigh and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thank goodness she's okay!! What an inquisitive girl. Kayleigh, please stay away from the junk for snacks from now on. Mom and Dad have enough things to worry about :( Get better Kayleigh!! :)

[Queen of Poop]

Huge sigh of relief. Kayleigh was the first thing on my mind when I got up this morning just after 4 am. I am glad it went well and pray that her recovery is quick. Kayleigh, sweetie, take it easy, relax and recover well.

[finn's mom]

Tamara, I just saw this thread. Wow, what an event for Kayleigh. Poor thing. I'm so glad she wasn't worse off and that you found her when you did. You really do have some amazing people working with your dogs. Thank God for those people, they are truly angels.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh my goodness, I lot sure has happened since I last checked in. Well, I am glad to hear that things moved so quickly, I am sure it is what saved this pretty girl's life. I am truly keeping my fingers crossed that things calm down for you now, and that Kayleigh has a quick and uneventful recovery. And let me echo Jess' request for pictures.

[lizbud]

I am so glad to hear that the surgery is over & Kayleigh is resting up.
Thank heavens you found her when you did & prayers for a steady and
sure recovery. (((Hugs))) to you both.

[Logan]

Even with our best efforts, there is always something, isn't there, Tamara? I am sending my prayers for Kaleigh, and hoping that she will have a smooth recovery.

Logan

[Cinder & Smoke]

It's 11:30 AM here, so it's about 8:30 AM Wake-em-Up Tyme in the Yukon ...

So how's Miz Toof-Pick Tummy feeling today?

We'll send some Morning Prayers that she had a quiet night, and is ready to
come back HOME and try out Anvik's Porta-Partment.

Hope you and Stuart were finally able to do some RE-Laxin last night!
Wish him a SAFE summer in The Gold Mine! :)

{{{Hugs}}}
/s/ Phred

[Vela]

Geez, what a mess! Good thing you guys found her in time and that the vet was quick ehough to get her in before it was too late. I hope she heals fast, silly girl toothpicks and metal aren't for eating!!!!

[anna_66]

Glad to hear the surgery went well and I hope she'll be coming home this evening. (((HUGS))) to you Kayleigh! Get well soon!

[joycenalex]

ear skritchies for kayleigh! geez!!!

[Glacier]

Kayleigh got to come tonight with a bunch of pills and a case of bland food! She looks much improved although she's clearly still hurting and quite stoned. They gave her a shot of morphine this afternoon and her eyes are still glassy! The vet says she is doing better than they expected. She was very happy to get out of that kennel and headed straight for the truck!
I've moved Anvik's crate and Kay has checked it out a few times. I'm going to remove all her bones and chewies from her pen tonight. When she's healed, I'll get her some new treasures. No chewing anything hard allowed for now!

Thank you all very much for your support and prayers. They seemed to have worked. I'm so glad the big Kahoona got to come home!

[dukedogsmom]

So glad she's doing well and is home. I'll bet she's happy, as well. I hope she'll recover alright. Get well soon, Kayleigh!

[cyber-sibes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/blinkies/malamutepic2.jpg
Here's hoping she'll sleep like an angel tonight :) In fact, here's hoping that you all get a good night's sleep!

[K9karen]

How scary! Thank God for Dr Candance! I'm so relieved and thrilled that Kay made it through sirjury OK and that she'll be in your loving care. More hugs and prayers to all of you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Kayleigh got to come tonight with a bunch of pills and a case of bland food!

I've moved Anvik's crate and Kay has checked it out a few times.

Thank you all very much for your support and prayers.
They seemed to have worked.

I'm so glad the big Kahoona got to come home!

WE'RE glad she got to come home, too! ;)

Is she spending the night in Anvik's Porta-Partment in the house;
or out in her regular pen?

Wherever she is; let's pray that the Tooth-Pick Fairy doesn't return! :p

Sleep WELL, ebberbuddie!!
:D

[Glacier]

Is she spending the night in Anvik's Porta-Partment in the house;
or out in her regular pen?

Wherever she is; let's pray that the Tooth-Pick Fairy doesn't return! :p

Sleep WELL, ebberbuddie!!
:D

She has the giant crate in the shop--door closed so she can't find anything else to chew(not that she's moving much anyway). She can wander around if someone is out there with her. Stuart is leaving the morning so he'll be out there packing until the wee hours.

Just getting Kayleigh into the house is difficult. It's much easier and less stressful for everyone if I just drive into the shop and let her out of the truck in there. She's been out in her pen a couple times, but she's pretty dopey and just wants to sleep. That probably won't last long!

[Cinder & Smoke]

It's much easier and less stressful for everyone if I just drive into the shop
and let her out of the truck in there.
She has the giant crate in the shop -- door closed so she can't find anything else to chew.

Stuart is leaving the morning so he'll be out there packing until the wee hours.

The Head Dawg Wrangler thinketh of everything! :cool:

Tell your Fuzzy-Faced Miner to be CAREFUL chasing that Gold!
Is he going to be Internet Equipped at the mine?
Maybe he needs his own PT Name??

See if you can get either a good description of where he'll be;
or a good ADDRESS of the mine - I'll try to find it on Google-Earth.

Wishing Stuart a SAFE & Prosperous summer at the Mine!! ;)

:D

[K9soul]

Glad to hear your big girl is home Tamara. More prayers and good vibes going out to her that she heals quickly and smoothly.

[pitc9]

SO glad to hear she's home!

[Queen of Poop]

Yahoo!!! Welcome home Kayleigh. Be sure to take it easy the next few days sweetie pie. Tell mommie to give you a big hug and kiss from me. So glad you made it thru. :D

[Daisy and Delilah]

Welcome Home Kayleigh!! We hope you get better real soon sweet girl!! :)

[Glacier]

Thanks everyone...

She's doing pretty well. She's moving ok and eating well. She's taken to the crate nicely. Kayleigh has never been crated before, but she seems to like relaxing in one!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%202007/kaycollar.jpg
Not so happy with the collar! She's actually been very good about leaving the stitches alone. When I'm outside with her, she gets the collar off!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%202007/kayhome.jpg
As soon as she could, she had to go check out her digging spot. She isn't feeling up to working on her tunnel system, but she had to make sure it was still there and no other dog had tried to dig there!

[cyber-sibes]

Ah, sweet Kayleigh, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Gotta have priorities...good thing no one else dug in your digs! Try to be good and leave that collar on long enough to heal up a bit, and stay away from pokey things! Maybe you need a couple nice squeaky stuffies to chew on? Star chews hers, then gets nice to them & treats them like babies.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Awwwww!!! What a pretty girl you are sweetheart!! Take it easy for a bit. You've been through alot :) We hope you get better and better!! :)

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so glad to hear Kayleigh is home and recovering.
Just curious....did you have a nice long talk with ALL of the dogs (and cats)and let them know that nobody is allowed to get sick or injured while Stuart is not home? They should really know this so they can be more careful. ;)

[Glacier]

Just curious....did you have a nice long talk with ALL of the dogs (and cats)and let them know that nobody is allowed to get sick or injured while Stuart is not home? They should really know this so they can be more careful. ;)

I did. Hopefully they were listening! The last time Stuart went away for work wasn't good! Both Kasha and Preacher died while he was away. I can deal with sick and injured on my own, although I'd rather not, but dealing with two deaths on my own was brutal!

[jennielynn1970]

OMG.. I'm just reading this thread now. Poor Kayleigh! I can't even imagine what would possess a dog to eat a box of toothpicks! Geez!! That has to be so painful for her, poor girl!

I'm glad she's doing better. She looks like a big fluffy doggie, perfect to snuggle and cuddle with if she lets you.

Thoughts and prayers going out to you and Kayleigh. Hope nothing else happens while you are at home by yourself.

[Taz_Zoee]

I did. Hopefully they were listening! The last time Stuart went away for work wasn't good! Both Kasha and Preacher died while he was away. I can deal with sick and injured on my own, although I'd rather not, but dealing with two deaths on my own was brutal!

Oh no. I am so sorry. Well, listen up gang, I sure hope you listened to Mom and are extra super careful while Dad is away. We don't need to put her through anything like that again. Ya hear???

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hopefully they were listening!
The last time Stuart went away for work wasn't good!

"Daddy din't go anywhere ~ LOOK ~ He's right over there, *watchin* you guys!"

1) Take pix of Dad/Stuart to copy shop

2) Blow him up to life-size

3) Cut him out & Glue him to a poster board

4) Stand him up in the window ;)

:D

[cyber-sibes]

1) Take pix of Dad/Stuart to copy shop

2) Blow him up to life-size

3) Cut him out & Glue him to a poster board

4) Stand him up in the window ;)

:D :D :p :D *Spits out coffee while reading & LOL!*

[captain]

Hee Hee Hee - oh Phred, only YOU could think of that!!! :D

[Glacier]

LOL@Phred! What a fabulous idea!

Kayleigh is doing very well today. She actually wants to play tonight. She's supposed to be quiet, but I threw her rope toy a few times for her anyway. It was nice to see her acting like her normal self.

[Queen of Poop]

Yaaaaa. Kayleigh is getting better. Wonderful news. Praying that during Stuart's away time things are uneventful for you.

[pitc9]

Glad she's home and on her way back to normal!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

"Daddy din't go anywhere ~ LOOK ~ He's right over there, *watchin* you guys!"

1) Take pix of Dad/Stuart to copy shop

2) Blow him up to life-size

3) Cut him out & Glue him to a poster board

4) Stand him up in the window ;)

:D

Wonderful idea!

Glad you are home pretty Kayleigh - now you and the gang give Mom a bit of a break eh? (not literally :D )

[K9soul]

She looks like she has such massive feet, and her eyes have a wolfish gaze to them, she's a pretty girl. Do you know if she has mal in her? I'm so glad everyone seems to be on the mend again. Now everyone STAY that way!

[Glacier]

She looks like she has such massive feet, and her eyes have a wolfish gaze to them, she's a pretty girl. Do you know if she has mal in her? I'm so glad everyone seems to be on the mend again. Now everyone STAY that way!


She has huge feet that spread when she walks. She leaves massive footprints. She is a malamute-wolf mix. About a quarter wolf from what I've been told.

[dukedogsmom]

She is such a doll. I just now saw those pics. I'm so glad she's feeling better. I hope she continues to improve. Her feet do look huge. She's also a fuzzy thing. I would love to give her a big hug but since I can't, you do it, ok?

[sabies]

I'm just reading about this now, what an ordeal you have been through. Good thoughts heading your way, get well soon Kayleigh!

[Glacier]

Kayleigh got her stitches out today. She was such a good girl! A long time away, we taught her "show me your belly" as a command. Came in handy today. Not sure how we would have convinced her to lay down and roll over otherwise. She had 30 or so stitches and 10 staples in her belly. I could have taken the stitches out at home, but I don't have a staple remover. It's free to have the vet techs do it anyway!

In earlier years, Kayleigh would have had to been muzzled to have anything done to her. Today she laid down, showed off her belly and only even looked at the tech once or twice and that was on very tight stitches.

She got a hamburger on the way home for her good behavior!

[k9krazee]

Aww what a good girl she was!! Give her a hug for me please!

[cyber-sibes]

What a good girl! Please giver her some tender scritchies on her belly :p

[cmayer31]

Sounds like the hamburger was well deserved! Must be nice to have the stitches and staples out.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Kayleigh got her stitches out today.

She had 30 or so stitches and 10 staples in her belly.

<gasp>
:eek:

You'd have had to <DRAG> me in and knock me out with drugs!

30 + 10 ??? OMG!! ... Hurts to think about it! :(

She should have received a STEAK with all the trimmings!

GOOD Girl, Kayleigh!!
:D

PS: Nibble NOT upon the Toofy-Picks!!
;)

[Queen of Poop]

Good Girl Kayleigh!!! No more chewing on non-doggie friendly items sweetie. But a hamburger, take that any day. Tell mom to give you a great big hug from me. I am so very glad you're ok.