Hate having to post this information...but if I truly want to keep a log of Woody I have to include the good with the bad. Or vice versa. Woody has been sick all week. We thought he was getting better until last night when he seemed to get decidedly worse.
We took him over to Animal 911 and found out that he has severe cardiac issues (a heart murmur rated 4 on a scale of 6) and some fluid around his heart and lungs. They also believed he had torqued his stomach due to vomiting. Fortunately this wasn't the case and he responded to medication. Initially we were told we'd have to decide to have him operated on or put him to sleep. His chances of surviving the surgery, due to his heart issues, were slim to none. Before we left, we had to sign a DNR on him. Ick.
He rested comfortably through the night. He was doing well this morning and we're about to call again. We might be able to bring him home. He needs to follow up with an internist or a cardiologist. With the severity of his heart issues, with meds, he could live 2 months or 2 years. Either way we want him to have the best life ever.
Say prayers for Woody. :)
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