Update on Domino

Well, right now, things are looking TOO good for Dom...he's a real fighter though, I will say that. I'm so proud of my boy! :)

Ok, Domino has steadily gotten worse over the last few weeks, and finally, I just could not bear to see him suffer any longer! I've had two other guinea pigs, and they went through long suffering, so I thought that putting Domino down would be the best option:(...however...

After I reluctantly decided that Dom probably wouldn't make it much longer, I tearfully asked Mom if she would take Domino and let him rest in peace. (this was Wednesday) So she took him in to the vet's and left him there...BUT, the vet (Dr. Scott, he's awesome!) did not put him down! He saw and realized Domino still has spunk for being so sick, but even he himself said Dom didn't have much of a chance. However, he checked him out (and is doing this out of the kindness of his heart, bless him!) and figured that Domino has a bacterial infection that he has had for a while now. (and there's a long name for it, I can't remember what it is...) SO, Domino is still at the vet's, and they're going to see if there's anything they can do for him; if there is no alternative, then he will be put to rest. What an awesome vet Dr. Scott is to do such a kind deed, and care about us and animals so much! I mean, he's not going to even charge us anything!

So cross your fingers and paws that Dom might be able to pull through this, since there is still a slight chance. I'm not getting my hopes up though, since he very likely may still pass on within the next couple of days. (this is very difficult for me, and I'm getting choked up) Thank you all so very much for your prayers and thoughts, they mean so much!

I will update you all on the latest news ASAP!

-Katie

Poor Dom. I hope all goes well at the vet! I'll be thinking of him. I've really started to like guinea pigs since I joined PT, and you can thank Domino for that ;) I really hope he pulls through.

And what an awesome vet you have! Man I hope I can find a vet like that for my girls (we're searching for a new vet now)! :)

I really hope he can help Dom! Prayers are still coming from me and the rest of the zoo crew!

I also hope he can help Dom..he will be in my thoughts and prayers and hugs to you!!

Thanks you guys!:) Well, Mom just called the vet, and their comment was, "Well, he's just eating like a pig right now!":D I was happy to hear that...he's also on antibiotics (sp?) so it looks like he might be on the mend! I'm still not 100% sure he's going to pull through, but I'll tell you...he's one fighter like I said before!;)

Thank Goodness!! I saw 'Update on Domino' and I thought he passed!:( I'm so glad to hear he is still okay!! Prayers still coming! He's a strong boy, he can do it!! :)

I'm so glad he is eating! That is always a good sign. :) He sure is living up the the name guinea pig! lol

Now that's more like it!!!:D Oh Katie, I'm SO happy to hear the encouraging news! Dr. Scott is my hero:D What a brave little guy our Dom is! I can't wait to tell Beamer the news! Keeping EVERYTHING crossed that he continues to improve and comes home to his Mom asap!!!
Big hugs to you Katie! Thanks for the heads up!:) Woo hoo!!!

Tell Dr. Scott we are all thankful for his care.

:D That's great what Dr. Scott is doing for you. I hope Dom is okay! Poor boy!

Pawsitive thoughts headed out to Domino! :D

I am so happy to hear Dom is okay. :)

Yay Dr.Scott! I hope there is something they can do for the little guy. He's still in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

Oh yes, thanks everyone, I am pretty relieved!:) I am definitely going to thank Dr. Scott from the bottom of my heart, he has been SO nice!!!!!!!!!!:D I'm not sure when we are going to pick Domino up yet; it may be another few days, but I'm just happy that he's on the recovery!!!:D

ooh hoorraah!! I'm sooo happy for you! :D :D very glad dr. scott could do something, I told you! ;)

keep fighting dom! I hope you will be back to comfty, warm home with your mommy very soon, and be sure to peek up on pet talk and show yourself more! (I hope to see more of you soon dear dom-dom!)

((happy hugs)) :)