"The risk depends on the size and location of the hernia within the diaphragm. A small hernia in the diaphragm may go unnoticed and the dog or cat will live a normal life. Dogs with severe hernias in the diaphragm, may develop symptoms quickly and die if left unattended."
The state of Mama Girl's rupture, though on the surface she looks fine, if left unattended, she will worsen and soon fade away
When I arrived, she was awake, lying down but with her head up, looking groggy from her medications and pain killer. With her surgery completed, now she is put on drip with course of antibiotics, pain killers and vitamins.
She was also able to stand and walk a bit, going out with Dr L for toilet break. The last time she was hospitalised at Dr T, we also noticed that she would not pee/poo indoors so she would have to be brought out for toilet breaks.
She did vomit twice after her surgery and this could be due to toxins being released inside her body. Vomiting is usually not a good sign, but as I sat down with Mama Girl, I know she will be alright. She will.
I sat down with her, in front of her cage, and just be there with her. Soothing her with gentle strokes and soft words of encouragement. She just lay there silently with her head in my hands as I cuddled her beautiful face..and then she let out a soft moan...is she feeling the pain? I sat with her, stroking and talking to her softly and soon...after about 5 minutes, I felt her lean the weight of her head fully on my right palm and slowly, slowly...she leaned lower and lower until her head is resting on my palm against the towel. She must be feeling very tired from the entire experience.
I slowly pulled my hand from beneath her head and she didn't move a bit. She needs all the rest she can get now.
Mama Girl having a good, deep rest for a fast recovery.
The wonderful thing is - even in such a short time, Dr L sees Mama Girl's beautiful nature. She finds her temperament so lovely and sweet that she even thought of adopting Mama Girl (but she can't due to personal reasons). She herself feels that for such a dog like Mama Girl, she should not be put back to the farm, that she would easily find a good family to have her for life. So she is thinking of a suitable family for Mama Girl. This could be Mama Girl's wonderful chance to have her very own home!
As I was leaving, she awoke again and lifted her head, still looking a bit dazed. Then she gave a little wag of her tail, just a sway, as if a greeting of 'bye and see you'.
I'll drop by again tomorrow to visit Mama Girl.
* Mama Girl will need to be hospitalised for about a week. Her surgery and treatment should cost about $800+. We humbly seek your support in her recovery. Pls email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg on how you can contribute. Bank transfers can be made through DBS Savings Plus 050-5-017652. (Pls note that we are not a registered society thus we are unable to issue official receipts. What we will do is to mail you the original vet clinic receipt or a copy of it if the cost is shared among a few donors.)
More importantly, continue to keep Mama Girl in our prayers and pray for a very good family to take her home. If you have the privilege to meet Mama Girl, we are sure you will be touched by her lovely grace. It is true, isn't it? How much we can learn from the animals in our midst - it never fails to amaze me.
We may think we are helping Mama Girl. In fact, she - with her inner beauty - her quiet, gentle spirit - she is helping us know ourselves. Just being near her, her quiet and gentle spirit falls upon you, opening your eyes to the truth that beauty, true lasting beauty, is seen most clearly .... when you close your eyes.
I am so thankful I have this privilege to encounter this beautiful soul.
1 comment:
God bless Goldie, God bless Goldie, God bless Goldie...
kz
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