News about Alfie

[NoMercy]

Hi folks, I thought I'd update you about Alfie. The x-rays revealed something completely unexpected - that his digestive system was configured wrongly and everything was in the wrong place. The vet asked if she could carry out surgery straight away and warned that it would cost anything up to £1,000, depending on what she found. I told her to do whatever she had to do, and I walked out of the surgery a sobbing mess. I finally got a call about 9:20pm to say that she had found a badly twisted colon that was on the verge of rupturing, although, worryingly, she was unable to determine the cause of his condition, as there was no obvious blockage. She managed to reposition everything but warned me that he was still "a very poorly boy".

I phoned this morning and she was thrilled to inform me that Alfie had done a big poo and, providing he keeps his food down today, he can come home later this afternoon. I don't think I've ever been so scared in my life!

Thank you everyone for your well wishes. x x

[ttfn]

NoM that is brilliant news. Fingers crossed for Alfie's safe return and a happy reunion xxx

[ummmm]

Good news.....the poor little thing xx

[mazie]

That's brilliant news NoM, I hope he continues to a full recovery (ouch about the cost though)

[NoMercy]

Thanks guys. I can imagine going a whole month with no money left in my account, but I couldn't imagine being without His Royal Wagginess. :-)

[Sqad]

NoM.....volvulus.....it happens in humans too.

Don't worry about the money....you have my email address....I mean it.. seriously.

[pastafreak]

I almost started crying... until I got to the good news...Thank goodness you got him to the vet. A big doggy kiss to Alfie from Sally x

[mazie]

Awwww sqad, that's lovely of you xxx

[NoMercy]

OMG, Sqad, I'm touched. Really. x x x (Don't worry, I have enough to cover it).

Pasta, I've been in bits, but I can't stop smiling now. I'm going to get some photos done and I'll email some to you. x x

[Sqad]

NoM........don't be silly......how about 50/50?

[pastafreak]

I'll look forward to that,hun x

[NoMercy]

Sqad, that is a really kind offer, and I salute you for your generosity. I will ensure that Tony stumps up half of whatever the final bill comes to, but thank you again. x x x

[Sqad]

NoM...fine....will be a pleasure.

[NoMercy]

For all I know, Sqad, the bill may not come to anything like £1k, and I'm fortunate to have a "rainy day" fund put away, but I really am touched but your thoughtfullness, and it's a lovely thing to know that help was there, had I needed it. Thank you. x

[paddywak]

Geat news Nom, it's surprising how quickly the little buggers grab your heart and become an essential part of you life

[Kleiber]

I'm so pleased to hear that Alfie is on the mend - bet he gets spoilt rotten when he comes home!! Paddywak, I love your avatar (looks just like my dear, departed Elsa when she was a pup!) K x

[icemaiden]

What a lucky boy he is to have you. May his recovery be speedy!

[rowanwitch]

Thanks for the update....trust you to have a strange dog...he will be pretending to be poorly for weeks if you let him though

[tastymorsel]

Brilliant news and what a lovelySqad !!!

[WELSHYORKIE]

NoM - fantastic news , really pleased for you - and Sqad - nice one!!

[paddywak]

Thanks, klieber that was Max when he was 10-12 weeks old and couldn't decide if he wanted his ears up or down he's a big old boy 9½ now