12.09.07
TYSON UPDATE: SUNDAY MORNING 10:30 AM
Tyson Update Sunday at 10:30am - from Tyson’s very concerned foster mom….
I spoke with the vet at 7am this morning regarding Tyson’s prognosis and here is what was said; I am going to start with the positive first because I feel that is what we need to focus on for this little, precious guy POSTIVITIY! Tyson has not gotten any worse, but he has not gotten much better. His respirations went down by two, which is good, and his total protein and blood glucose are normal. His appetite is good. The vet would like to do a culture on Tyson to see if the pneumonia is bacterial or fungal. There is some risk to the procedure because they would have to sedate Tyson to get a tube down his throat for the culture. Reason it is risky is because of his respiration level but the vet feels it needs to be done. Now for the negative, the cost for this is between $400-600.
The vet said they have a good success rate if this is a bacteria pneumonia but if it fungal it could be a challenge. He also said it will take time to see an improvement in Tyson, but there have been dogs that have been in this state and recovered.
I don’t have an update photo of Tyson because they have requested that I do not visit him while he is in the oxygen tank because they want to keep him as calm as possible. As Tyson’s foster mom, I am pleading for your help. He survived in a puppy mill for 1 ½ - 2 years so I know he is a fighter and survivor. He would appreciate everyone pulling for him so he can have a chance at a wonderful life, which he so deserves!! Tyson says “thank you” to everyone that has donated, prayed for him and send positive thoughts his way.
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