UPDATES at 9.45am – The vet informed Kon that Floss had passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to Kon and his family. Floss was nine years old.
This is a case of a ruptured intestines in a pet dog and my friend, Kon, has given his permission for me to share the story for the purpose of education.
Two days ago, Kon texted me about his Pinscher, Floss, who seemed to be having severe abdominal pains. I told him to quickly send Floss to our panel vet for an examination.
Long story cut short, Floss went in for surgery last night, and it was touch-and-go as Floss was already in a very bad condition.
Kon’s wife and daughter camped at the clinic since 11.30am to see to the bloodwork, etc. and to accompany Floss. Kon rushed in after work.
It was really a critical waiting period as Kon had instructed, with a heavy heart, the vet to put Floss down should the surgery turned out unsuccessful. Kon said Floss was already in such severe pain and he did not want her to suffer any longer should the surgery failed to repair the damage. This decision was made because Kon had faced a similar situation with his father a few years ago when the family had to make the difficult decision of “pulling the plug” when there was absolutely no hope for recovery. For Kon, he would make his decisions based on the doctor/vet’s recommendation.
The surgery lasted all night until 9.30pm and….it was successful!
 The vets found that 60% of Floss’ intestines had ruptured. The rupture is estimated to be a week old already.
According to Kon, the senior vet said it really had been a total miracle that Floss had survived for a week in this condition. Also, her White Blood Count and platelet count are both normal. The ruptured intestines also did not show up on the X-Rays.
Kon had earlier suspected that someone could have thrown poison into the porch because one night, Kon’s wife spotted someone wanting to hit Floss from outside the gate. Floss, being a Pinscher, is a good guard-dog and would bark at people walking past the gate.
From the surgery, it could not be ascertained if Floss was indeed poisoned. This kind of rupture could also be due to an infection.
From yesterday, the next 24 hours is highly critical as Floss is still fighting for her life. We were all praying for Floss all night and the elderly Mr Lim also did distance healing for Floss.
Kon said the lesson learnt is that if your pet’s stools are “abnormal” for a week, please send your pet immediately to the vet’s. Floss had “watery” stools (diarrhoea) and she was constantly throwing up.
We will continue to pray for Floss to recover. Please pray for Floss too.
The clinic opens at 10am today. We wait with bated breath.
Kon with Floss
Get well soon, Floss.
We’re with you all the way!
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