Rip is fighting for life

[Wild Bill]

Apparently he swallowed one of the kids toys. Went in for emergency surgery. The vet removed 8 inches of intestine and now its a wait and see. Stable at this point but in Critical condition.

[muddy river]

That sucks Bill. What happens with the intestine thing when he pulls through? He looks like a fighter. I'm sure things will be just fine. Love his color and shine.

[bowonly]

He is a pretty weim! I am sorry to hear that.

[ChiefTJS]

My Springer/Lab (Buddy) had the same problem several years ago with part of a tennis ball. It was a rough couple of weeks but he came out just fine. I hope your luck mirrors mine, he looks like a good friend.

[CNGamebirds]

Strong, solid looking dog. Hope everything turns out o.k. Wild Bill....Sorry to hear this. It's been a day now? The wife and I will be watching this thread closely...good luck.

[obert1]

Hope everything works out.

[Wild Bill]

Another Surgery today. There was a leak in the resection. White Blood Cell Count was up and he was not taking to food. So they opened him back up. Surgery went fine and he is in stable condition.

[Scott G.]

Sorry to hear that Bill, hope everything is fine.

[tmrschessie]

That is a tough one Bill, hope it all works out for you. Tom

[NEHONKERS]

Hope it all turns up in your favor Bill.

[Wild Bill]

He ate some canned food today they said things are looking a little better

[Scott G.]

Glad to hear that Bill!

[WaterfowlJunky]

thats good to hear bill hope he gets better that would be a scary feeling

[Wild Bill]

Rip is home now. Gonna be awhile yet but doing good.

[tmrschessie]

Thanks for the update...sounds like he may make a good recovery. Tom