Home for the weekend
After 10 days in the hospital, Jake will be coming home tonight just for the weekend. His bloodwork numbers are heading in the right direction but unfortunately, Jake developed several complications with the liver failure - including blood clots on his lungs and pancreantitis. The pain meds have given him stomach ulcers as well. His liver will definately have permanent damage but the vet remains hopeful that Jake will improve and have a happy life. She thinks that his spirits will be lifted if he can be with us for a couple of days. She is sending Jake home tonight with several new meds and some IV fluids that we will have to administer throughout the weekend. Jake is also not able to stand on his own yet so he will have to be held up while going to the bathroom. Again, I asked her to please be honest when it's time to let him go. She wants to give him a couple of weeks before we start to consider that option. Jake is still just a baby - he just turned 2. My heart aches for him and I pray that we are not prolonging the inevidable. I know your prayers and love are helping - she said that Jake was "touch and go" for a while there, but seemed to keep fighting. Thanks for all of your thoughts.