Nev just happened to be at St. Clair County Animal Control when a little 15 pound dog was brought in. His lucky day! He was bleeding badly and in a lot of pain after being attacked by a big dog. There were bite marks all over his skinny back. Nev scooped him up and took him straight to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital. An xray showed his pelvis and hip were broken. There was also some suspicious air in his abdomen which could mean something was punctured. He was started on IV's, a pain patch and antibiotics. After consulting with the radiologist it was felt an exploratory surgery was needed to repair any internal damage. The surgery was done and there were laceration on his intestines but not ruptured. Stitches were needed to strengthen the cuts on the intestines and repair was done to the multiple cuts on his body. You see him in the pictures in a warming bag to keep his temp up. It will be touch and go for the next few days. A catheter was needed so he could urinate. Dr. Randla felt swelling and pain was keeping him from going. Keep your fingers crossed it is just temporary. If all goes well he may need surgery to repair the hip but he needs to get better first. He is a sweet little dog and we are all pulling for him.
Update 10/24/15-after a very rough day yesterday Bobby is doing better today. His liver enzymes were elevated but Dr. Jacob felt it was due to the trauma he suffered. He did have some perforations of the intestine and this caused some infection. He is still painful but today was much more lively and hungry!!! The catheter got to stay out and he is urinating on his own. Hang in there Bobby!
