Guest twoskinnydogs Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Doc just called, he was able to move the blockage, which he said was a small piece of fabric/faux fur and some small plastic beads into her colon by palpating it.....he didn't have to open up her stomach or intestines! He said the items are well small enough to pass through now and didn't want to take the risk of opening her up for no reason. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbuck Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Best wishes on a successful surgery. On a side note, what were the symptoms that alerted you of blockage? Was she not pooping at all or was it just a decrease in the amount of poop? Was she uncomfortable or slugish? I'm asking because my hound seems to enjoy snacking on things at the park on occasion and sometimes I can't get to him in time before he swallows whatever it may be. I hope everything goes well! Quote Freddy (Superior Freddy) on Greyhound-Data.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wow! Doc must be an amazing Vet! Lucky Rita! Lucky you! Yay! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Greyt news. Now lets pass them Rita. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twoskinnydogs Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Best wishes on a successful surgery. On a side note, what were the symptoms that alerted you of blockage? Was she not pooping at all or was it just a decrease in the amount of poop? Was she uncomfortable or slugish? I'm asking because my hound seems to enjoy snacking on things at the park on occasion and sometimes I can't get to him in time before he swallows whatever it may be. I hope everything goes well! She stopped eating, started throwing up. I also noticed that she produced a small amount of poop....much less than usual. She also started walking around panting...also unusual for her. Our vet is am amazing surgeon, he is a general and specialized surgeon also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome news! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Oh whew! So thankful Rita will be okay! (I was holding my breath while watching for your update.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Glad to hear that this too shall pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Good news! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Very good news! Will await and update on the passage. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Glad they didn't need to do more invasive surgery! Hope she recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Oh my, what a worry. Hope she does well, and gets rid of "whatever" riteawayquik Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 for your awesome surgeon. for a speedy recovery BillieJean, our Bridge GSD had the same symptoms several years ago (on Christmas Eve, of all days) and barium showed the same type of blockage. When they opened her up, they did exactly what your vet did...pushing the blockage right on through and out the other end, with no need to slice into the stomach or intestines. She was back home with us on Christmas Day, minus a long piece of carpet fuzz. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twoskinnydogs Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Rita is home resting on her bed....well I should say stoned on her bed She goes back in the morning for another day of IV fluids and some meds because she cannot eat or drink. Doc said she will recover just fine and to keep her away from POLAR BEARS!!! I located the cause of today's incident in my daughters bedroom....a stuffed "Webkins" polar bear, complete with bean bag feet....which he was missing 2 of!!! So today I went through and removed ALL the stuffed animals with beans in their feet in an attempt to avoid this happening again!!! Rita really scared me today, a feeling I haven't had in almost a year. Toby will have been gone a year coming up on the 14th.....so my emotions are on edge anyway! People who have ever met Rita don't believe it is possible that she did this, she is a pretty, quiet and shy little girl (which I am proud of myself for keeping her close to her 51 lb racing weight) who only approaches certain people, yet another mystery to me lol But I love this little spotted party girl with all my heart!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have met sweet Rita and never thought she would be a stuffy killer like this Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 So glad she's going to be ok! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Wow. What a save...no two saves: you figuring out that she needed to get to the clinic ASAP, and the surgeon moving the blockage along without major surgery. Rita is a very lucky girl. Glad she's going to be OK. Edited May 2, 2013 by GreyPoopon Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Glad to see Rita will be ok. I've always wondered why toy makers put those b-b beads in stuffed animals as children may swallow then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 So glad to hear good news about Rita. I met you at Mountain Hounds last year. Hugs to you both! Janice, Luka and Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 How scary... but I could not help but chuckle after finding out it was a polar bear! Glad everything "came out" okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 No more bears, Miss Rita. Feel better real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Rita, bears need their feet! Please beg for treats next time you're "tempted". Hope your dainty sweetheart is feeling better soon! Hugs! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have met sweet Rita and never thought she would be a stuffy killer like this Interviews of the neighbors of mass murderers seem to always start with something like, "We never would have expected this. He was always quiet. Kept to himself. Never bothered anyone." Wishing Rita a very quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Our vet is am amazing surgeon, he is a general and specialized surgeon also. And an expert palpater Hope that Rita spent a quiet day recovering. Edited May 3, 2013 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Miss Rita is indeed doing very well. Here she is looking good at GFNC's 20th anniversary event: And here's her brother John with their dad, Jason: That's Virtual George of Noo England that they are posing with. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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