Kayleigh could use some prayers..Stitches are out!

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 05-01-2007, 04:29 PM

Hugs and kisses to you sweet Kayleigh.

**Queen of Poop** · 05-01-2007, 04:33 PM

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** · 05-01-2007, 04:38 PM

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** · 05-01-2007, 04:40 PM

prayers from Chicago too

**Glacier** · 05-01-2007, 04:51 PM

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** · 05-01-2007, 05:06 PM

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** · 05-01-2007, 05:12 PM

The power of PT is with you

**Queen of Poop** · 05-01-2007, 05:15 PM

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.