This is Sadi, a 9-year-old Wirehaired Dachshund who her dad says is his very best friend. Sadi's dad noticed that she wasn't eating as much as she usually does, and wasn't feeling well. She was whining and just feeling pretty dumpy.
Sadi's dad is on a limited income and borrowed money from his family to help get Sadi into the vet’s office. There, the vet discovered that Sadi had multiple abscessed and broken teeth, which needed to be removed as soon as possible to avoid infection and help Sadi feel better. Dogs need dental cleanings, just like you and I do! Your pets dental health is a very important part of their overall health; in fact, health problems related to periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes. According to the AVMA, every year (at least), your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked by a veterinarian to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. However, if you see some of these issues, have your pet’s teeth checked sooner, rather than later:
Even with borrowing funds and using his savings, Sadi's dad didn't have enough money for the procedure, so he applied to Fur Kids Foundation. We were happy to help Sadi find some relief. During her dental procedure, it was discovered Sadi had multiple bad teeth and many were removed. Sadi may be toothless, but she's feeling so much better now. Brushing your pet's teeth daily can help prevent dental or oral disease in pets because it removes the plaque and tartar that forms on teeth.To get some suggestions on what products are best to use, speak with your veterinarian. 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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Meet Dabby; he’s a 1-year-old domestic short-hair cat, and his mom’s “Love Bug.” This poor baby was experiencing some worrisome symptoms–he wasn’t as energetic as he usually is (lethargic), he had a lot of goop in his eyes and a lump the size of an egg on his neck. Dabby’s mom is in between jobs and didn’t have the money available to take him to the veterinarian, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with the emergency veterinary care. At the vet, it turned out Dabby was experiencing an allergic reaction to something in the home and his immune system was doing its job by fighting it off. If you didn’t know, cats, like humans, can develop allergies as they age. According to Cats.com, signs that your cat may be suffering from allergies can include:
Dabby was able to go home with his mom and she is working on what he could have gotten into that made him react so. Because of your support, FKF was able to assist so this little guy could get into the vet; we’re happy that he’s feeling better. 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. This is Bear, a 7-year-old German Shepard. His mom adopted him from a family who could no longer care for him properly. While his mom was looking for a companion, she also wanted to give the best life to Bear that she could. Being on a limited income, she was told Bear was a healthy senior citizen. Shortly after adopting Bear she noticed he was never comfortable, always itching, and his eyes were bothering him. Over the months she's brought him to the vet to try different things to bring Bear comfort that was within her budget. After she spent her savings, and Bear still had eye troubles and scratching problems, she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Bear was diagnosed with (and treated for) Pannus in his eyes, as well as severe allergies, which he'll need Cytopoint injections for likely the rest of his life. According to the Animal Eye Center, Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) is a progressive autoimmune disease where blood vessels and scar tissue invade the cornea. This can eventually result in blindness. Pannus/CSK is a progressive disease, but depending on a variety of factors such as genetics and UV exposure, it may progress at a slow or rapid rate. It’s most commonly found in German shepherds, greyhounds, and a few other breeds due to a genetic predisposition, but it can occur in any breed and any size dog. As we’ve mentioned in other blogs, allergies and pets (especially dogs) can be quite common. Bear had a quite common sign: scratching everywhere! However, the AKC mentions that there are some other symptoms, which can include:
Unfortunately, many of the signs listed above can also be signs of other conditions, so it’s very important to speak with your veterinarian to help your dog feel better faster. FKF’s assistance helped Bear’s mom diagnose his issues, and she can now create a budget for the medication and care that he will need. She's happy to have her companion feeling and looking better. 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. Meet Queen! She is a 4-year-old Pit bull Mix. Queen has struggled with allergies and recently her mom became worried when her fur was falling out and exposing her skin. She also developed a large sore on her tail that was likely from chewing, which can occur with allergies, according to her veterinarian. Queen’s mom is in between jobs and just needed some help for her cherished pup to feel better. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with medication needs to get the allergies and sore on Queen’s tail cleared up. We were happy to help get this sweet girl! Our fur babies, like us, can suffer from allergies. If you think you pup may have allergies are, look for these signs:
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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