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Test results for Noname came back this morning. Everything indicating pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus. The only way to stop it is to have her spayed. And if it's not treated, it will rupture and she will die.

After getting a second opinion to confirm it is pyometra, I agreed she should have surgery to save her. I really gave the vets a grilling though on every detail of the procedure. And had them confirm in writing that someone will be there as a dedicated anesthesiologist the entire time.

I'm a nervous wreck now. Surgery is super dangerous for old dogs. There's a good chance she could die from the anesthesia. I cannot handle the thought that she might die. But the vets said we were very lucky in catching the infection so early. It increases her chances of survival compared to other cases. So hopefully she will make it through ok.

I'm spoiling her rotten tonight. Hopefully as a pre-surgery treat. And then when she's better we can have a recovery party.

Surgery is tomorrow morning. I'll drop her off early. They might need to keep her overnight, depending on how well she recovers afterwards. And she's going to get through this ok because I will never forgive her otherwise.