Fern, Ch. Tanglmuir Barr’s Miracle got her registered name from the veterinarian in Scotland who saved her life.

At four weeks she developed a mild parvo virus infection and had an intussusception. This is where the small or large intestine rolls in on itself and is life threatening. It usually occurs in the ileo-colic area and surgery is necessary. Any problem that disrupts the normal intestinal peristalsis (movement), such as viral (parvo, etc), parasites, foreign bodies can cause this problem.

Fern had surgery at 4 weeks and Dr. Barr saved her life, thus becoming part of her name. She is still going strong at 10.5 years.  I mention this as we do see this problem in puppies and if not treated they can die.  Even with treatment, the problem can reoccur.   An ultrasound can diagnose the problem rapidly.

Fern