When I left Alex at the emergency vet I whispered in his ear “Be strong, Alex. You can do this.”

Our nine-year-old baby boy had to have an emergency splenectomy yesterday late afternoon. We spent the entire day starting at 8:50 a.m. at our regular veterinarian to 4:00 p.m. at the specialty/emergency vet clinic down in Paramus. What a day.

Alex is doing well and expected to be home later tonight if he tolerates the step-down in his pain medications this afternoon. More to follow ...

Please keep good thoughts as to his continued recovery!

All the best to Alex and you!  Even though they are pets, there is as much trauma and drama as if they were humans.  Keep the faith!

sending good thoughts to Alex and his family!

Hugs to you, Alex and Rick.  I know it’s been a tough day for all of you.

Miss Jago is 8 1/2.  She will soon be our oldest ever.  I don’t feel at all prepared for facing ANY emergencies, so each day is a prayer for continued youth for her… Prayers for Alex’s recovery and thank goodness you were present and attentive to catch this emergency in time!

Thanks to all of you! Alex is home as of last night and resting as comfortably as he can. He is obviously sore and does not really want to eat. Biscuits are good, but that’s about it. His tail still wags!

Extra biscuits for my nephew Alex! Plus many kisses and gentle snuggles. So glad to hear that he’s home! I worried about him all afternoon.

what a terrible week-end you must have had.  :(  glad to hear you baby is back home where he belongs and wagging his tail!

Bigsis, I know Alex is your favorite! I will pass on the kisses and gentle snuggles.

Maggie, not fun, for sure. Thank you!