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Mozart had been sick off and on since Wednesday 6/2 and was taken to our vet where they ran blood work on Thursday and everything was normal. Friday his WBC was high and his temp was 104.8 that am but by the time he left clinic his temp was normal. He was put on a different antibiotic thinking it was just an infection. (they had him on IV fluids and IV antibiotics while he was there). Got him home at 5:30 and by 6pm he appeared to have bloated again. We took him to the ER where they took xrays and it was discovered he hadn't actually bloated but there was a lot of gas in his abdominal cavity instead. His temp was 105 at check in. They weren't sure if he had perforated his intestine or what was going on but needed surgery to find out. He stayed overnight at the ER and went to Surgical Referral the next morning for surgery. They had to remove 30% of his stomach due to necrotic tissue. They also installed a feeding tube to bypass the stomach to give it a chance to heal. He has a drain tube in his abdomen that is still draining as of this morning. His vital signs are all with in normal range this am but hes still fighting the infection (due to stomach contents leaking out in his abdomen). As of yesterday his WBC was 44,000. He has spent the weekend at the ER clinic for around the clock care and will be moved back to Surgical today. He'll likely be there all week. He cannot go home until his bloodwork remains at good levels (PCV level) and he can eat/hold down food on his own. His prognosis is guarded still, but he is doing better at the moment. We really need the communities support with Mo's vet bill. The total below reflects what his bill is at now as of yesterday afternoon. It will change daily as he has to stay hospitalized until his blood levels improve and he can eat/keep down food on his own. Neuter, shots, hw test, lump removal and dental = $480.00 Bloat surgery and follow up care = $900.00 Bill for this weekend at ER clinic and surgery =$4910.00 He has had to have several blood transfusions, lots of blood work, follow up x-rays and round the clock care. He is a really sick boy at the moment and we are all praying for him. He also still needs to go thru HW treatment. His bill currently sits at $6290.00. This does not include his medications, joint supplements and food while hes been in the rescue. Donations can be mailed to CARE For Mozart Po Box 90060 Columbia Sc 29290