Otto Update

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Otto Update
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Fri, 07-31-2009 - 5:55pm

Unfortunately it has turned out that Otto has a growth on his spleen which apparently was in danger of rupturing. We got the news around noon and DS and I sat and had to make a decision whether to go through with the surgery. Neither one of us wants him to suffer in any way but the odds are about 60/40 that it's benign. If it turns out the other way-well don't want to think about the decision that we made about that.

I actually did just get a call from the vet. He came through the surgery and is stable. Unfortunately it had already ruptured so he did lose some blood and a transfusion will probably be necessary. He is stable and in the Critical Care unit for probably the next 2 to 3 days. Biposy results won't be in for 2 to 3 days.

Susan

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Registered: 08-07-2001
In reply to: bnl7953
Fri, 07-31-2009 - 7:30pm
Oh, poor Otto.

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Fri, 07-31-2009 - 10:20pm
Susan I am sorry to read about Otto and how sick he is. I am sending him and your family my thoughts and prayers. I hope he bounces back quickly and gets better. I know the struggle you go through to make these decisions with our pets. Please let us know if anything changes. Sending hugs............((((((())))))

Debbie


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Sat, 08-01-2009 - 12:52am

Susan, sorry to hear about Otto.

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Sat, 08-01-2009 - 5:32am
I'm so sad to read about Otto. I hope the report comes back benign and Otto heals quickly.
Miss P

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In reply to: bnl7953
Sat, 08-01-2009 - 5:38am

Susan,


Thank you for the update on Otto.

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Registered: 07-16-2003
In reply to: bnl7953
Sat, 08-01-2009 - 9:12am

My thoughts are with you and Otto... Poor thing.... Keep us posted...

 


Deb/MN



 

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In reply to: bnl7953
Sat, 08-01-2009 - 9:47am

Oh Susan ... thank you for the update on "our" Otto!

Karen


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Registered: 09-20-2005
In reply to: bnl7953
Sat, 08-01-2009 - 10:52am

Susan, I hope Otto is going to be his old mischievous self very soon. Praying you don't have any decisions to make.

Hugs,


Donna


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