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chances of survival with an infection after surgery

Sent to Pet Experts July 06, 2005 11:52 a.m.

If a dogs bowel has perforated and there's feces
throughout the abdomen, what are the chances of
survival? (the dog has advanced cancer involving the
stomach, liver, and other organs)

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July 06, 2005 12:27 p.m. (35 minutes and 18 seconds later)

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If you are only facing the perforated bowel and fecal seepage, the chances are still pretty good. When you add the cancer, in though, it gets a little iffy.

If you need advice on when to stop treatment and euthanasia, please let me know. I would be happy to tell you what I know.

But, all in all, recovery rates are pretty good after a bowel problem such as the one you have described.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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Reply to Tammy Falkner
Sent July 06, 2005 12:50 p.m. (23 minutes and 21 seconds later)

The dog in question has suffered a cardiac arrest
following the surgery and one more the next day.

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Sent July 06, 2005 12:52 p.m. (1 minute and 33 seconds later)

thank you for your prompt reply. I'm not sure at what
point I should consider euthenasia

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July 06, 2005 1:03 p.m. (11 minutes and 20 seconds later)

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Sent July 06, 2005 1:31 p.m. (27 minutes and 14 seconds later)

Thank you

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