Kaitlin, Torben and the pups went to Ann Arbor, MI Friday to stay with Torben’s father this weekend. In this picture they are visiting Zoe at a veterinarian trauma center about an hour away. It looks hopeful because she had a good night, was ravenous, lively, and well behaved with the vets this morning.
What happened was someone had left the front door open without latching the screen door, and Zoe and Tempi saw a squirrel and ran out to chase it. Tempi came back right away, but Zoe took a bit longer and when she came back there was some blood on her and she was having trouble breathing.
They rushed her to the local emergency vet who said her lungs were bruised and there was air in the cavity around her lungs, causing them to collapse. It was definitely a life and death matter, so they removed the pressure on the lungs and she stayed the night there. When she got into distress they again relieved the pressure.
Apparently the wound sometimes heals by itself if they can just keep the pup breathing. The leak and bruises were somewhat better yesterday morning, but they had relieved the pressure in the lungs three times and said it would be easier and less painful to remove the air if tubes were inserted into the cavity. They felt it would be safer to have the trauma center insert the tubes.
Zoe is feeling a lot better today, and if the air leaking into the lung cavity stops she won’t need surgery. Fingers crossed! What a horrible experience.
May 19, 2019
Oh no…. thinking of you…hoping all will be better soon… hugs and love to all ?????
Thank you! We really appreciate it.
Those ? Are emojis
my own heart skipped a beat when I read your post title.
I will hold only thoughts of complete healing and positive LOVE… SOON.
we just can’t go through another Montana moment. not now.
get well SOON our sweet little Zoe!
XOXOXO
We could not agree more. Thank you! This helps a lot.
All of our paws are crossed for Zoe. We hope she will be OK.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom
Thank you. She won’t be released tomorrow, but she has plenty of energy now!
Oh poor Zoe. Any idea of how that happened?
Thank you!!!
Oops. The thank you was for the above. The vet thinks she must have been hit by a car. She was not out long and a number of us were looking for her – none of us heard tires squealing or her making noise, but both vets feel this is a pretty sure bet based on the injuries.
Oh-my-goodness!! I am so sorry to read this about Zoe!! I am hoping it’s a quiet night for her, and was a good day for her! I so hope she feels better and is back home soon!! And from my corner of Virginia, I’m sending prayers and healing vibes for this most special girl!! Take care, and let us know how she is!!
There is a chance she might be released Tuesday morning so they can all drive back home together. That would mean only one extra day of vacation for them. It’s a long drive.
OMG!!!
How scary!
I’m sending prayers and healing thoughts.
She’s young and strong, I just know she’ll be ok.
I refuse to think otherwise.
You all will be in my thoughts.
xoxoxo
Yes, she’s young, strong, and energetic. The last may be getting in the way of healing, but it’s still an encouraging sign.
This just sends chills up my spine! Any idea how she got injured in the first place?
The vets think she was hit by a car, but she wasn’t gone very long and the family was out looking for her, so they don’t really know. The main thing is they got her to the emergency vet right away.
It is so difficult when your pet is in distress and can’t tell you how it feels and what caused it. Sending good vibes for Zoe.
Thank you.
I’m wishing her for a quick and complete recovery.
Thank you.