Need some prayers for our little dog

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well guy's, Lisa and I need some prayers for our little dog. Many of you have met our little Brussels Griffin named Chia. She is the older of our two lilttle dogs. Well long story short our 8 LB dog was attached by 2 German Shepard's about 5:30 this evening and is struggling for her life as we speak.


We just left the emergency clinic and the X Rays show a Punctured lung (I guess she has 5 lungs), Heart is pushed to one side from air in her, a few broke ribs and a severe throat lacerations, and many minor . She is in surgery right now and will be in for 3 to 4 hours minimum. The Vet gave her a 50 / 50 chance when we hit the door, but if there is any good news here, after the Xrays he wants to raise the prognosis to 70%. So we are being positive, but he warned us over and over again that if she survives surgery, she will not be out of the woods by any means for a month. Were planning on heading to the vet around midnight, there was no reason for us to wait there.



I am dying right now and crying like a little girl, and Lisa is a wreck. This is Lisa's little girl, and it will kill Lisa if Chia doesn't make it, and I be pretty damn sore too. This is just the coolest little dog ever and she is only 6 years old, far to young to go.



Most would think I am rough and tough dude, but this is making a really sobbing sissy out of me. It's like one of my kids is hurt! And our other little Dog Gizmo watched the entire thing and is whimpering and crying looking for Chia, which makes us feel even worse. Chia pretty much raised Gizmo.



Man I hope she makes it!

So if anyone has some good connections upstairs, I would appreciate the help right now.


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[Joel145]

Frank, I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope she pulls through.

[camcojb]

you got it Frank.

Jody

[drewmangoo]

Hope puppy is done well. Me & the wife don't have kids so our 2 dogs are kids, so I feel your pain. So we'll send up a prayer.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Chia and Gizmo shopping at Pet Smart

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[Vegas69]

Attitude is everything buddy.....I hope she pulls through.

[DRJDVM's '69]

That sucks..... we'll all think good thoughts for you and her....

If there is anything I can help with let me know.

BBBD's (bit by big dogs) can be tough. There can ba alot of trauma and things can go well and then go to hell in a handbasket real fast or they do great...often hard to call at first. Sounds like the biggest concern is the throat injury....is her trachea lacerated or just the skin ??? Sounds like she has a pneumothorax....air inside the chest that allows the lung to collapse...those usualy do pretty good...BTW, technically she has 2 lungs with a total of 7 lobes :)

Often its all the damage to the muscle etc that can be unpredictable and that make the body do wierd things...infection, bleeding issues, septic shock etc etc....

[ProdigyCustoms]

Throat damage is all muscle damage. But no nerve damage, no jugular damage. Actually deep as it is barely bleed there. She is moving her head, using all legs. That actually is the least concern. it is realy more the air and collapsed lung accordign the the Vet. We shall she.

I feel better just typing something and hearing the support goes a long way.

I really think she will make it. Positive thoughts as mentioned above.

Gosh this sucks!

[bucks69]

Hey Frank I hope everything goes well for the little one.
Man I am the same way about our Dog, I have a Chocolate Lab we picked up from the pound, I was fighting my wife about getting one the whole time, She wanted it and I didnt, and I honestly have to say he has become a child to me. I cant wait to get home to play with him. He has his own room, T.V.(so he doesnt get lonely during the day)..LOL, and wahtever else he could desire. He got to us good...

[youthpastor]

Frank, you are like a dad to many of us on this site, my prayers go out as we speak, my heart sinks for you guys. May all go well with a quick miraculous healing, may God reveal himself in a mighty and powerful way to the vet and all involved- In Jesus name...Amen!

keep us updated, I will subscribe to this tread waiting for updates. -Chris

[clill]

That sucks Frank. I'm pullin for her.

[tgvettes]

You got my Prayers to Frank, My Dog means more to me then anything in the world so I know how you are feeling.

Tonny

[skatinjay27]

you got my prayers also frank, but by the sound i your last post i think shes gonna make it also...

[FETorino]

I've spent enough on my three dogs over the last 10 years to build a car.and never gave it a second thought. Keep thinking positive.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

...sad to hear about her. Hope she pulls a full recovery. Damn, them germans are my favorite breed too. Better show the owners some pay back.

[fesler]

Frank our thoughts are with you and we wish you the best, Carrie treats our little dogs the same way and its always sad to hear something like this.

[z066]

Frank,
were praying
Rick and Jen

[rockdogz]

Hope she is better soon Frank

[98ssnova]

Dogs always have a special place in my heart. Hope the little gal make's it through. You got my prayers.

[ProdigyCustoms]

OK, She made it through surgery. Doc did not find it to be any worse then he thought before going in. But she is just realy tore up. I guess the cut at the neck was really as deep as it could be without killing her instantly. The lung puntures(s), there are 2 of those, are the big concern.

So while we are not out of the woods, we have cleared another hurdle. It's 3 AM now and were are exhausted. Guess we will be back down there in the morning to see here. Were hour by hour right now.

I sure feel silly about all this over a dog. I guess Lisa and I have been really lucky in life and have not had to deal with anything like this with family.

And our pour little boy dog Gizmo is only a couple years old and is just crying looking for Chia. He watched the entire thing and was howling his lungs out. I think were taking him to visit Chia tomorrow morning.

I'm baked, I going to try to sleep.

[Steve Firebird]

Frank I wish the best for your dog and your family. It's crazy how a rough tough guy can get to attached to a dog but I am the same way. We have a great little dog as well and I am sure if anything happend to her it would tear me up as well. Take care of your self and the Mrs. and let the Vets do there thing. Dogs are pretty tough and can come back very strong after getting hurt.

[Stuart Adams]

I love dogs. You got it Frank.

[Speedster]

Frank -

She'll make it through. Just watch. We're all pullin' for you. Hang in there.

-Bruce

[jimhamptons]

Sending over my best wishes. I hope everything turns out well.

[ohcbird]

You got it & I hope she has a smooth recovery.

JEFF

[Gandalf]

All the very best Frank & Lisa - we're thinking of you and your little ones. Please keep us posted as best you can.

G.

[Buick Motorsports]

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Frank, these 3 are my kids! Don't feel bad for being broken up....it makes you more of a man in my opinion.

Lisa and I and our 3 "kids" are all wishing a speedy recovery to your "family member".

[Steve1968LS2]

You know I can relate to your pain with our recent loss of Athena. I still get in the mood to cry because I miss her so much. They arn't dogs, they're family that counts on us to be there.

Just know that you're doing everything you can, and that's all you can do. You guys are in Jennifers and my prayers.. here's hoping that your little pooch pulls though and we're really glad to hear she made it over the first hurdle...

They really arn't just dogs.. they are family.

[bentfab]

Frank,
I'am pulling for you. I know how you feel. One moment you think your big and bad but little do people know I'am the biggest momma's boy when it comes to my little ones. Twig and Smalls my to little Italin Greyhounds come to work with me every day. Twig got attacked by a cat not long ago and there teeth and nails are very dirty and Twig got a real nasty infection. I don't know what I would do with out them. Just hang in and the good Lord will let you know what's write!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Lisa and I want to thank everyone, This is like have 1000s of family.

Well, we just went and saw Chia about noon. Took Gizmo too. Lisa and I are better in the sense everything went well, but my gosh she is so tore up, it just kills us to see it. Hopefully the shock is over now and it won't be some emotional going forward.

There are lots of concerns going forward, but everybody at the Emergency Vet thinks we have a good chance here. Just sounds like it is going to be a long recovery.

I am posting a link to a picture. The picture is pretty grapihc of her sticthes. She looks so bad I don't want to post it in public. Also, I did not want to see it everytime i go into this post. You cannot even see the staples in her neck going 270 degrees around. If you look at the picture, you see we still need prayers, we are by no means out of the woods.

Damn it! I am getting mad.

they said we can come back around 7:00, so you know where we will be.

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[Hdesign]

Wow Frank, man, that's awful. I hate to hear stories like this. Hang in there, looks like she's in very capable hands. She must be a fighter! Good luck!

[7TSS]

Frank & Lisa, you and the little ones are in our prayers. Just keep positive thoughts!!

[Spiffav8]

How did this happen? :(

Hang in there brother!!

[sixtnine]

Just read the post Frank. Sorry to hear this happened. Melissa and I have three boxers that are spoiled rotten. They are our children. Sounds like your pup is in good hands. We will keep you guys in our prayers.

[68protouring454]

sorry to hear that, goodluck....

[vinz68]

I can't imagine how you feel. I'm an animal lover too. I hope she's ok.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Hey Frank
That doesnt look too bad to me, but obviously my scale of good/bad is alittle different than an owners...but looks can be deceiving. Thats one of the things I tell owners....on the surface, the tissue can look pretty good but under that the muscle can look like hamburger. There arent a bunch of wound drains or a chest tube etc etc, so the wounds are probably not too bad. The bruising doesnt look too bad either...all good signs.

I've seen alot worse and had the patient recover quickly.

Did they actually go into her chest to repair the lung or just clean up and close the chest wound ?? I cant tell by the pix.

Based solely on the pix, I'd say her prognosis looks pretty good.

Once again...if there is anything I can help you with (clarify a treatment or diagnosis you are confused about etc), dont hesitate to ask...

ned

[ProdigyCustoms]

Hi everyone, this is Lisa



I would like to thank everyone for your prayers and well wishes, it must be working! I am reminded of how lucky we are to have such wonderful communities to turn to. You guys are the best. It has been a very rough ride for the last 24 hours. I will never get the vision of those two dogs tugging at her and feeling so helpless that I could not jump over the 6 foot privacy fence quick enough to save her. Chia is a big part of our family. She came to us as a puppy around 4 weeks old weighing 1.5 pounds and nearly dead. Our 22 LB cat brought her to us on my birthday. We tried to find out if anyone was missing a puppy around the neighborhood. We could not find anyone, so I have felt like she was a special gift from heaven? Mr Big either stole her from a litter or found her after she wandered off. Either way Mr Big must have known I wanted a little dog. Mr big and Chia were best of friends, Rest his sole, he lived a long life. Chia terrorized Mr Big and he put up with it! The huge cat could have taken her out with one swat of the claw, but never hurt her. They played like brother and sister!



She was so tiny and so young, we had no clue what breed she was, or anything about her. We just knew if we feed her she would grow. So Chia, for Chia pet, seemed logical. We had to nurse her back to life as a baby and she has a very strong will to survive. We will nurse her back to life again, I just know it's not her time to go!



This evening we are starting to feel a little more secure about her survival. We waited until they checked the blood work before we visited tonight We saw her at 10PM, The Doc says her blood is perfect, she is off oxygen, and their weening her off of the pain medication. She was sitting up when we got there, still very weak and groggy, but somewhat alert . She looks so much better than she has been in the previous hours. She is bald now, but we assured her that bald is beautiful!



I sure wish they would stop assuring us that we are not out of the woods yet. She still has not eaten, even after Frank went to Steak and Shake and brought her back a chicken sandwich. The Doc says that it may be that she is still in shock and the meds may also have something to do with her appetite. We will go there tomorrow first thing int he morning and bring her one of her favorite "on the road" foods, an egg and sausage Mcmuffin.



Thank you again. I know it has helped Frank, and myself, to be able to get this out.

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[WicKeD_SS]

Just finished reading this story and I’m sorry to hear what has happen. I am a loving father of two Pomeranians; they are the world to me and my wife. I sit here and can’t imagine how I would feel if this would happen to me. It would kill me if something like that happen to them. I hope she will pull threw for your family and may God bless her little heart.

Best wishes!
-Brian

[Rick Dorion]

My best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. We have 5 dogs - some rescue. We've spent alot of time making our property safe for them. Yet when going on a trail, people will let their dogs loose from a leash which, to me, is irresponsible and dangerous.

Again, lots of good energy your way!

[awr68]

Frank and Lisa, I have been out of town and just got to read this, this is so sad but I'm sure she will pull threw...as Lisa said, Chia's been a fighter from the start!

You are all in our prayers!! Please keep us updated!

Oh, and you are right, we are one big family here!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

She's home! Oh man do we feel better! Went to visit this morning, Chia all but jumped out of the cage when she saw us. As they brought her off the pain meds and she became more awake and sore, she was getting cranking and not letting anyone but us touch her. She won't eat, but everyone thinks she may be more comfortable with us at home and away from all the trama at the Emergency Vet. Maybe she will eat later. Vet says it is OK if she does not feel like eating today. If she does not eat by tomorrow mornings Vet visit, then we have a problem.

She is a unbelievable little trooper. I cannot imagine being as cut up and stitched up as she is and not complain more then she is.

Gizmo is going a little crazy with joy trying to get to her. He is just crying because he cannot get to her in the baby play pen we got her in. He is ready to play! Poor thing, you can just tell Gizmo thought she was gone forever!

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[Ummgawa]

Remember Frank and Lisa...DOG spelled backwards...

[Gandalf]

Woohoooo! That's progess guys. Thanks for posting he pics. I'm sure the familiar sights/sounds/smells of home will do her good and help with the healing process. Fingers crossed for this next 24hrs. Much love and respect.

G.

[Buick Motorsports]

She's home! Oh man do we feel better! Went to visit this morning, Chia all but jumped out of the cage when she saw us. As they brought her off the pain meds and she became more awake and sore, she was getting cranking and not letting anyone but us touch her. She won't eat, but everyone thinks she may be more comfortable with us at home and away from all the trama at the Emergency Vet. Maybe she will eat later. Vet says it is OK if she does not feel like eating today. If she does not eat by tomorrow mornings Vet visit, then we have a problem.

She is a unbelievable little trooper. I cannot imagine being as cut up and stitched up as she is and not complain more then she is.

Gizmo is going a little crazy with joy trying to get to her. He is just crying because he cannot get to her in the baby play pen we got her in. He is ready to play! Poor thing, you can just tell Gizmo thought she was gone forever!

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This does my heart good. I'm glad you have her at home with you and I know for sure Chia is glad to be home.

Keep us posted on her progress.

Warmest Regards,

Jason, Lisa, Scout, Jenny & Hannah

[lil427z]

he will be fine. will be with you guys for a long time.
rick k:)

[Steve1968LS2]

Try different things.. when Athena wouldn't eat I found she liked to be hand fed Costco chicken.. warm. And green dog biscuts.. not brown or others.. just green.

And when we want to try and force our dogs to eat a finger of peanut butter to the roof of the mouth works.. they are sorta forced to eat it. lol

Sometimes that "jump starts" thier appatite.

Glad to see she's home, it's the best place to be for sure.

[Fitter480]

Best wishes on a speedy and full recovery, I can't say how you both must feel

[andrewmp6]

That sucks glad to see shes home hope she fully recovers.how did the two dogs get her pull her though the fence? And what has been done with those dogs?

[awr68]

That's great news and thanks for the update!!!!!!

[Streetking]

Frank and Lisa, I have been out of town and just got to read this, this is so sad but I'm sure she will pull threw...as Lisa said, Chia's been a fighter from the start!

You are all in our prayers!! Please keep us updated!

Oh, and you are right, we are one big family here!!

Same here, just got home to read this. Kim and I know exactly how both of you feel, we feel the same way with our 3 Chihuahuas.

We are glad to read about her latest progress.. she seems to be a fighter and I'm sure she knows how much you both love her.

we will be thinking of her,

SW

[COYBILT]

great to hear the little trooper pulled through. Those stiches look damn painful, I just cant believe she is doing so well.

[Forgeline 1]

Frank and Lisa,

Sorry to hear of the trauma Chia has gone through. As a parent, there is nothing more precious than your kids.
I will pray for continued healing for Chia, peace calm and rest for you and Lisa, and that God will show up in a mighty way to get your entire family back on a quick road to recovery.

Scott
Forgeline Motorsports

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well, at 4AM she woke us from the baby playpen she is in beside the bed. Stanging on the hind legs, tail wagging and trying to wake us up. She wanted to see us. She is used to sleeping with us. Big news of the day is we got her to eat some chicken at 4AM and she just ate some more a little while ago. So she is eating and drinking a little. Took her to her regular Vet this monring and she said she looked good and the emergency Vet did a good job.

She is SO SORE! The stiches and staples are in the hundreds. I cannot believe she is so tough!

I think were going to make it now.

Lisa and her are sleeping on the couch right now.

[Spiffav8]

Glad to hear the good news. :clap:

[shiro666]

That is a truly gut wrenching story. Very glad that the recovery is underway. I personally try to surround myself with as many dogs, cats, and ungulates as humanly possible, so your story hits home. I get personally upset when I see lost dog posters too, so I am a little sensitive.... Anyway, hope the healing goes well.

Cheers

[Payton King]

I lost 2 dogs last year, one was a yellow mutt we had for 13 years. 6 months later we lost a yellow lab we had for 15 years. Both were very much part of our family so I know exactly how your were feeling.

Keep us posted

[ProdigyCustoms]

Ok, So here is the scenario. I am on the phone with a customer, talking about his project. And out of the blue Chia gets up from her comfortable little pillow, walks right in front of me, squats and pisses on the carpet right there! Not a normal thing for her BTW

So.......... Are you pissed off she pissed on the carpet? Or over joyed everything is working correctly? LOL! Yep, we crossed another hurdle, she eating and processing everything just fine, LOL! I never thought I would be happy one of the pets peed in the house!

[thedugan]

Could be worse

Could have been #2

[jasonsnova]

sounds like everything is looking up....now i see why you said you were behind on quotes when i called yesterday, glad to see r dog is doing better, i had a small dog attacked and killed when i was a kid it was tough.... so i know what your feeling

[Scotch]

Glad to hear she's doing well Frank. Dogs are family, and those of us who have and love them know the feelings you've been dealing with. glad to hear it's all getting better!

~SP~

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well, I think were all good now so I think this will be the last update for a while. Today she woke up great this morning, went out to do her morning poopy, walked around the yard a little, and when Gizmo took off running up the hill towards the house for his traditional snack, Chia knew what was up and took off running up the hill much to our joy and concern she would hurt herself all at once! It looks like she is going to be just fine now.

Our biggest issue now is holding her down. She jumped on the couch! BAD! Tried to play with a toy (a little), not cool. We need to prevent her from stressing her stitches and staples. It is simply amazing that just 90 hours after the attach that gave her a 50 / 50 chance to survive, a few hundred stitches and staples later, a good 50% of her body stitched, stapled or bruised, that she was actually RUNNING this morning. Imagine one of us with 50% of or body beat up!

Again, Thanks so much to everyone that posted, replied, PM, E mailed, and called, or those who even followed quietly. I think there is something like 300 reply post combined on a few boards I go to, and 1000s and 1000s of page views for people just checking in. This extended family is incredible, and words cannot describe how thankful Lisa, michael and myself are for all the support.

I know it just a dog, but damn it, we did not need this **** right now, I got cars to build!

I have a final update picture from this evening when I arrived home. Mrs Chibby was a little sore and did not get up real fast, so we just laid together a while, and of coarse Gizmo wanted to make sure I knew he was there too!

Maybe in a couple months when Chia's hair grows back in I can toss up a coupe WhatYaThinkOfMeNow pics!

Thanks again.

Frank, Lisa and Micahel Serafine

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[waynieZ]

Cool thats the part i enjoy most, chillin with your budds. Glad to hear Chia is doing well. Enjoy their company.
Wayne

[buickfunnycar.com]

Strong little dog Frank...glad to hear she's pulling through.:yes:
Sorry I missed this earlier,I was gone all wknd.

[tones2SS]

Glad to hear that all is fine!!!!:thumbsup:
That is great news. I am a HUGE dog lover and absolutely hate it when dogs are in pain/trouble. My fiance's dog just recently went through a surgery to remove cancer which was succesful. She was up and about the very next day like nothing had happened.
I've had many dogs and putting them down is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT.
Again, glad all is well with your "baby'!!!! :thumbsup: :)

[Roger Poirier]

I just checked in to review the forum. Damn we love these dogs more then our own kids sometimes. Remember they never talk back to us. Mans best friend and all that... Its all true.

I knew Frank had a soft spot. :yes: It just took us a while to get it out of him. I must say, I'm glad that vet bill is not mine. WHEW! Glad to hear the good news.:thumbsup:


Roger

[hannes_slanec]

As for me, the nature gave us a lot of gifts for the life on that earth but the most precious are the animals, I hope its not only me;)


Dogs are very special creatures for me, so cute, so smart and so easy to make happy:yes: .


Hannes from Austria:thumbsup: