A six week old Chocolate lab puppy was brought in on emergency. She was in serious respiratory distress with labored breathing and blue mucous membranes (gums). Her worried owner reported that she had been fine only hours earlier playing with her littermates. Dr. Jobe determined that she had an aspiration/pneumonia condition whereby food or other matter is regurgitated thru the trachea into and filling the lungs. She was struggling for each breath. He began oxygen therapy and quickly inserted an IV catheter for injections of Lasix (a diuretic to clear fluid from the lungs) as well as Cefazolin (an antibiotic to support her system). She was hospitalized and placed on a heated surface. Dr. Jobe then reported the seriousness of her condition to her owner. By morning, the drug therapy had successfully and dramatically improved her situation. Though still weak, she was able to stand and even wag her tail. With one more day of hospitalization and medication, she was sent home on oral antibiotics. She had already been spoken for by a new owner, and everyone at Appleseed Valley Veterinary felt a connection to this sweet little creature as we said goodbye.