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| LILLY CRAIG |
| What is Pyometra: Pyrometra, Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia - pyrometra complex Uterine infection, pus-filled uterus. Pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus, is a well-recognized disease of female dogs. Pyometra often results from the animal’s own bacteria within the genital tract. Escherichia coli is the most common bacteria identified in pyometra. Whenever levels of the reproductive hormone progesterone rise, the uterine lining becomes susceptible to bacterial infection. Affected Animals: Pyometra is a common disease in female dogs. Older, intact female dogs that are one to two months beyond estrus are at high risk for pyometra. Intact females of all ages that receive progesterone or estrogen hormones for estrus synchronization or mismating are also at risk. Spayed animals are rarely affected. Symptoms vaginal discharge fever lethargy loss of appetite. Affected dogs are often dehydrated; some may drink and urinate excessively. Some dogs will not have the symptoms until after vaginal discharge begins. Others will go into shock. Laboratory tests often show dehydration-related abnormalities of electrolyte balance and kidney function. Changes in the white blood cell count are common. Treatment Pyometra requires prompt treatment. Antibiotics to fight the infection, and intravenous fluids to correct dehydration-related abnormalities, are routinely administered. Supportive therapy is given to correct other organ system dysfunction and to stabilize the patient. Surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries is the preferred treatment. |
| Feb 2,2007: Lilly came to us with Pyrometra. The definition and treatment for this disease are listed on the left. Lilly was pus filled and dying when we rescued her last Wednesday. Today, Lilly is at home with her Foster mom enjoying the good life. Lilly is still very, very shy. Lilly is scared of most humans. Lilly has only been free for 9 days. 6 of them were spent in a hospital battling for her life. Lilly is 3 years old. Lilly loves her foster mom and already licks her and allows her to hand feed her. Lilly won my heart the moment I met her. I watched as the Amish man literally drug her to us. I watched her head hanging as close to the ground as possible. This little girl was afraid to look up at him. Had he, in the past, hit her? I truly believe he did. She exhibits all the signs of an abused dog. I guess this is his way of keeping the big ones in line. What an ass. This big girl is nothing more than a very gentle giant. She needs a family that will walk her through her past. I credit Veronica Craig with saving this little girl's life. I never expected her to make it. Veronica kept her going. |
March 16, 2007, update:
Lilly is doing quite well after her fight for life. She is extremely shy
which is a result of living her life outdoors in a cage and obviously
being abused. She actually prefers to be outdoors because that is
where she always lived. However, she is adjusting to being inside.
She paces when she has to go out because she has been
de-barked and cannot make a sound. Lilly is fine with my other 2
dogs and one cat. She will need a lot of patience due to the fact
that this is a whole new life for her - A roof over her head, good
food, heat in the winter and someone to show her kindness. (I am
sure it is overwhelming for her) She loves to be petted but must be
approached slowly. She is not sure if you are going to hit her so
she shys away. When reassured no harm will come to her, she
allows you to pet her and you know she loves it. I am sure no one
ever gave her a loving touch before. She likes to be dried off when
she gets wet from the rain and snow. It is kindness she has never
known and is very slowly realizing this is a better life.
Lilly is a sweet, gentle dog and I feel she would be best in a 1 or 2
person household. A lot of activity would be too scary for her until
she becomes used to a new environment. She deserves to find a
home with someone who can devote a lot of time and TLC.
You cannot help but love her!
If you think you have what Lilly needs, please complete an
adoption application for her.
Lilly is doing quite well after her fight for life. She is extremely shy
which is a result of living her life outdoors in a cage and obviously
being abused. She actually prefers to be outdoors because that is
where she always lived. However, she is adjusting to being inside.
She paces when she has to go out because she has been
de-barked and cannot make a sound. Lilly is fine with my other 2
dogs and one cat. She will need a lot of patience due to the fact
that this is a whole new life for her - A roof over her head, good
food, heat in the winter and someone to show her kindness. (I am
sure it is overwhelming for her) She loves to be petted but must be
approached slowly. She is not sure if you are going to hit her so
she shys away. When reassured no harm will come to her, she
allows you to pet her and you know she loves it. I am sure no one
ever gave her a loving touch before. She likes to be dried off when
she gets wet from the rain and snow. It is kindness she has never
known and is very slowly realizing this is a better life.
Lilly is a sweet, gentle dog and I feel she would be best in a 1 or 2
person household. A lot of activity would be too scary for her until
she becomes used to a new environment. She deserves to find a
home with someone who can devote a lot of time and TLC.
You cannot help but love her!
If you think you have what Lilly needs, please complete an
adoption application for her.
| Lilly, after her very first grooming-Isn't she beautiful! |
| After |
| Before |
APRIL 11, 2007 - LILLY UPDATE
WE WENT TO VISIT LILLY AND VERONICA LAST
NIGHT. WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK CAN
MAKE. LILLY COMES WHEN YOU CALL HER
NAME. SHE STAYED IN THE ROOM WITH THE 3
OF US ALMOST THE ENTIRE EVENING. SHE
ENJOYS BEING PETTED AND WHEN WE WOULD
STOP PETTING HER SHE WOULD LOOK UP AT
US LIKE; HEY, WHAT'S UP? DID YOU FORGET
ABOUT ME? I WAS ALMOST IN TEARS AS I
WATCHED HER KISS THE HAND OF HER
MOTHER. VERONICA SAID THAT WAS A FIRST. I
AM SO HAPPY WE WERE THERE FOR THEIR
FIRST KISS. LILLY IS NO LONGER A STATUE
THAT POOPS. LILLY IS A REAL DOG - GIPETTO...
I DO WANT TO ADD THAT AFTER LENGTHY
DISCUSSION WE HAVE DECIDED THAT LILLY
DOES NEED TO GO TO A HOME WITH A FENCE.
IT MUST BE A HIGH FENCE SINCE LILLY CAN
JUMP A 4 FOOT FENCE. PLEASE - IF YOU ARE
THE HOME FOR OUR LILLY - FILL OUT THE
APPLICATION.
WE WENT TO VISIT LILLY AND VERONICA LAST
NIGHT. WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK CAN
MAKE. LILLY COMES WHEN YOU CALL HER
NAME. SHE STAYED IN THE ROOM WITH THE 3
OF US ALMOST THE ENTIRE EVENING. SHE
ENJOYS BEING PETTED AND WHEN WE WOULD
STOP PETTING HER SHE WOULD LOOK UP AT
US LIKE; HEY, WHAT'S UP? DID YOU FORGET
ABOUT ME? I WAS ALMOST IN TEARS AS I
WATCHED HER KISS THE HAND OF HER
MOTHER. VERONICA SAID THAT WAS A FIRST. I
AM SO HAPPY WE WERE THERE FOR THEIR
FIRST KISS. LILLY IS NO LONGER A STATUE
THAT POOPS. LILLY IS A REAL DOG - GIPETTO...
I DO WANT TO ADD THAT AFTER LENGTHY
DISCUSSION WE HAVE DECIDED THAT LILLY
DOES NEED TO GO TO A HOME WITH A FENCE.
IT MUST BE A HIGH FENCE SINCE LILLY CAN
JUMP A 4 FOOT FENCE. PLEASE - IF YOU ARE
THE HOME FOR OUR LILLY - FILL OUT THE
APPLICATION.