Angus is a 5 year old American Staffordshire with a huge personality and smile to match.
He came in to see us the beginning of April a bit off color with an upset stomach. Xrays showed what appeared to be a bone obstruction requiring surgery to correct.
Surgery the next day showed that the bone had done a large amount of damage to Angus’s intestines and that he was lucky to be alive. The surgery was long and complicated, but Angus recovered well from his anaesthetic. He stayed in hospital with us, eating small amounts and remaining stable for 3 days. Day four he took a turn for the worse, appearing to have internal bleeding. After a blood transfusion Angus underwent a second surgery. Although tired and weak over the next few days Angus always greeted us with a big grin and a wagging tail. Because he had spent so much time lying down, over the next few days he needed massage and physiotherapy to help him regain the strength for walking.
When Angus went home 11 days after he first came in he was weak but in good spirits. Day by day he has gradually improved thanks to his devoted family’s constant monitoring and attention. Throughout the whole experience Angus never showed any sign that he was grumpy or sick of our poking or prodding. He was always happy and loving and a delight to look after.
A TRUE BRAVE PET AND A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY MEMBER