23/10/2026
Kahvi’s incredible journey to recovery ❤️🩹🐾
At just 12 weeks old, Kahvi suddenly became lethargic and developed vomiting and diarrhoea. His attentive owners rushed him to Valley Vet Emergency, where imaging and blood tests raised concerns about a gastrointestinal obstruction. Kahvi was taken to surgery, where the team discovered that a large section of his small intestine had lost its blood supply and died. More than 30 cm of his small intestine had to be removed — an enormous challenge for such a tiny patient!
The cause was abnormal adhesions (bands of tissue) throughout Kahvi’s abdomen and intestines, which had compromised the blood supply to part of his bowel. Even after his first surgery, there was a significant risk of further complications as he grew.
Kahvi was transferred to ARH overnight, then to our team at Kippax Vet for ongoing care the following morning. Following careful consideration of his long-term prognosis, we arranged for him to see Dr Fiona and the specialist team at Brindabella Veterinary Referral Services. There, Kahvi underwent a second potentially life-saving surgery to carefully release the adhesions and reposition his intestines to reduce the risk of future complications.
Just three days after his first major abdominal surgery, Kahvi woke up from his second — and that very evening, he ran straight into his owner’s arms! ❤️ What a little fighter.
As he continues his recovery, Kahvi needs a special prescription gastrointestinal diet to help support his sensitive gut. We’re incredibly grateful to Hill’s for generously sponsoring his recovery food for the next few months. This support means so much to both our team and Kahvi’s family as he continues his journey to a happy, healthy future.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in Kahvi’s care, and especially to his wonderful owners for advocating for him every step of the way. He’s one very special little trooper! 🐾💕
