Twisted bowels can happen for a variety of reasons. The vet is not sure why. It could be a simple twisted intestine that can be untwisted, it may be the middle portion of the small bowel twisted around it, it may be the intestine doubling back on itself (think of folding a sock back on itself). We won't know how extensive the surgery will be until the vet goes in and starts the surgery. Needless to say I am a basket case right now. I have lost two dogs to illness and don't want to lose a third boy. Maybe I should not have boy dogs.
Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. Surgery is booked for 10:30 tomorrow. I have to work so it will be an extremely difficult day and difficult night. We will not know how long Liam will be there until surgery is done.
Once again, I cannot emphasize enough to know your dog. If I hadn't known Liam so well, I would have missed this. Thank goodness I had the foresight to put him on my pet insurance.
