Bloat!

Lorna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: Bloat!

Basil is in the vets. He has bloat. He is sedated, being treated and we are trying to avoid operating. Ian Shillingham has been great phoning every hour to update me on Basil's progress.
Please keep all fingers and paws crossed over the next 24 hours.
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Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

shirley c · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject:

Oh no, poor Basil, he is in my thoughts, hope he is ok Sad

Will be thinking about him and you too (((hugs)))
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Lorna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Shirley. He didn't even complain when I left him - so not like old Velcro.
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Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

lynseyb · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

aww the poor guy! my fingers & sarrisons paws are crossed thinking of yous! Lx

JayDee · Forum Regular Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 243

Hope the big boy is ok Lorna, fingers crossed for him:thumbright:
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Anna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

On no

all fingers, toes and paws are crossed in this house.

Hope Basil is ok.
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StuartW · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear poor Basil's unwell. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

linsey · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject:

Get well soon Basil...

Love and Hugs to you both,

Linsey ... & Leon x
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Gaelle · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject:

Oh God Lorna, you must be worried sick. Of course I'll keep everything crossed and anything else I think of I'll do. I wish you the very best and if there is ANYTHING I can do please let me know.
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Lorna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject:

Thank you people and dogs for the good support.
Gaelle, at the moment there is nothing you can do, but thank you.
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Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

Ashley · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject:

Oh poor wee (big) soul!!! Sad

Hope hes ok! Sending lots of virtual hugs your way! Smile

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graceb · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject:

Poor Basil, Hope he makes a speedy recovery too.
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Lorna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Ashley and Grace. The hugs are much appreciated and needed just now.
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Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

Lindy · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

aww poor baby hope he recovers quickly I'm thinking of you guys fingers and paws crossed, keep us updated

Lindy, Dora and Lizzy

Lorna · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks Lindy.
He is still sedated. The gut is damaged but cleared for the moment. The vets are passing large amounts fluids through his system and he is not accumulating them in his gut which is a good sign. he had a catheter fitted. The gut torsion is still likely to recur in the next 24 hours so he is being monitored for any signs. If there are any, then he immediately be operated on.
Otherwise, the decision on whether to operate will be made at 8.30am tomorrow.
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Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!



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