This little nugget is Jadis, an 8-year-old unaltered Miniature Dachshund. Her dad has run into some bad luck lately, he injured his back resulting in two surgeries, was laid off from work, and is trying to play catch up while he waits for disability. One day, Jadis started whining and was having trouble urinating. Her dad could tell she was in pain. Her dad says Jadis is his whole life, she's been there for him through all his ups and downs, and it was killing him to see her in pain. He called the vet who gave him an estimate on an exam, and knowing it was outside his budget, he applied with Fur Kids Foundation for help. At the vet it was discovered Jadis had a severe UTI and needed to be put on pain medication. Unfortunately they also discovered that Jadis has a mammary tumor, due to being unaltered, that needs to be removed right away. For the most part, a UTI occurs when bacteria travels up the urethra and into the bladder. Urine in the bladder is supposed to be sterile, but once bacteria find their way there, they can grow and reproduce, causing a UTI. VCA Animal Hospital reports that dogs with UTIs often:
It is best to discuss UTI prevention with your veterinarian in order to come up with a strategy that will be effective for your dog. Jadis' dad never had her spayed because she was an inside dog and never left his side. He also never had any intentions of breeding her, so he didn't see the harm in her not being spayed. After the diagnosis of her mammary tumor, Jadis' dad has done a lot of research and was blown away by the statistics of unaltered female animals developing pyometra or mammary tumors, such as these pointed out by VCA Animal Hospital:
His goal now is to educate friends, family, and the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. Fur Kids Foundation was able to help Jadis with her UTI, and will help with the mass removal as her dad raises the funds to pay the difference. We're happy we could help Jadis and know she's in great hands with her dad who loves her tremendously. No matter what is happening with your fur kid, at any stage of life, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian sooner rather than later. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. Read more Success Stories.
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