Gisela update

This is the latest update on Gisela

Firstly Gail and I want to thank everyone for their support and best wishes for little Gisela and it means so much to us all at Noah's arc to know that we have you all praying for her to get well. ....
After 4 days intensive care Gisela has now contracted Kennel cough!
This clearly is adding to the complications of her condition and today we had to get help from the vet and she prescribed antibiotics. She was very subdued this morning, but this afternoon she got more animated especially after her 3rd Rieki session. Thanks to Rieki master Sue Browne.
Tonight she has eaten a little tuna and some rice and her poo has some colour to it so we are no longer able to read through it.
Tomorrow we have the dreaded blood test and then await the results of Leishmania, Ehrlichia, heartworm and how much organ damage she has. Please send a prayer for Gisela that she will have no deceases and her organs have survived her ordeal.
Love to you all....Andy
UPDATE
We just had a call from the vet this morning that has spoken with the hospital to say that the situation with Gisela is very much the same as it was.

The problem is that she has not yet responded to the antibiotics for the kennel cough, and this continues to make her feel weak.

She is unable to eat voluntarily and is still having to be encouraged to eat by syringe straight into her mouth.

Her diarrhoea looks to be better though, in that there is more colour to it. although it could not have got any worse.

Cant treat Leishmania yet as she is still too weak for additional non urgent medication.. Prognosis is probably now less favourable that it was a few days ago.

We will on Monday bring her home with us if she has not made any real progress in the hope that familiar surrounding and love and even some sunshine could get her to fight all over again and make a little progress.

Our overwhelming concern is that we must not allow Gisela to suffer needlessly any longer than is appropriate given her condition and chances of recovery.
At some point next week we may be close to having to look at our options for her again if no sign of improvement is made. We will obviously be talking at length to our vet and other members of our charity in order that we do what we feel is best for Gisela.

The moment she once again decides to eat by herself it will be champagne and party time down here in the streets of Camposol.!

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[liotou]

Sollte es Gerechtigkeit geben, dann hoffe ich, dass all die Menschen bestraft werden, die Tieren wie Menschen D A S antun. Ich kann nicht in Frieden leben, weil mich diese Welt einfach nur krank macht vor Schmerz und Kummer und Traurigkeit. Wer seine Augen und sein Herz abwendet, macht sich auch schuldig. Jeder kann etwas tun gegen solche Brutalität. Es braucht manchmal nur Liebe, die NICHTS kostet.

[RealStunningStuff]

this makes me cry :( rip.beautiful cute dog !! <3

[venuslock35]

God saw fit to put her life in your loving hands. You gave her the best time of her short life, as I'm sure her quality of life & love she recieved was something others pups envied.

[esseNtialMediaAU]

Holy shit that poor thing is soo skinny.

im so sad to hear that it died

<3 R.I.P Gisela.

[askalice50]

Gail, you fought harder than anyone to keep this dear soul. You gave her unconditional love, medical care and a chance. Now that she's at rest I pray that you are looking after yourself.

[medusaliveson]

it breaks my heart to see that poor girl... skin and bones. and mostly bones at that... her ribs, and her tail... it never wags. it breaks my heart.

[askalice50]

From Canada, dear little Gisela, you have broken my heart and you are in my thoughts these next few days as you recover from your horrible ordeal. You are in good hands now and your life will be filled with love. Be strong.

[Amistad4me]

We are praying for you Giselle. We are watching you from the U.S. and send our love and healing thoughts dear galgita.

Telma

G.R.I.N.

[Gail274]

Thank you to everyone for your kindness. Yesterday Gisela went downhill during the morning and went to the vets for a drip, more antibiotics and to be fed by a syringe. The blood tests showed damage to her liver and pancreas so last night we took her to a veterinary hospital where she is in intensive care. She will be there for at least four days. The hospital did another test for Leishmania which was positive. We have to remain positive that she will recover and start to eat again on her own

[mishka1305]

reiki is an excellent idea. you should also check out herbal medicines too. there are some really effective herbs for respiratory problems and viral/bacterial/fungal infections! good luck and i hope the wee soul makes it. :o)