This is Zeus, a 1.5-year-old chocolate Lab. During a summer heat wave, Zeus was desperately trying to cool himself off, and got a little too close to the box fan--he managed to get his ear caught in the fan, cutting the tip of it badly. Zeus's mom is on disability and does everything she can to keep her pups healthy. She tried everything she could find to try to fix the problem at home, but Zeus still had "helicopter ears," which then made his ear keep bleeding. She took her sweet boy to the vet and then applied to Fur Kids Foundation to help her with her emergency vet bill. We were happy to help! The vet was able to stitch up Zeus's ear, and they also found that he had a pretty bad ear infection, so he got a deep ear cleaning and was sent home with some medication and is making a full recovery. Ear infections are a very common health issue for dogs, especially ones with floppy ears or ears that fold over. Ear infections are uncomfortable for dogs, just like they are when humans get them. Deep ear infections can damage or rupture the eardrum, causing an internal ear infection and even permanent hearing loss. Symptoms of an ear infection can include:
Often, it’s tempting to try to treat an ear infection at home; however, there are several kinds of bacteria and fungus that commonly cause ear infections, and if you don’t know the infection present, you don’t know the proper medication to use. It is important that your dog be examined by a veterinarian to ensure that the eardrum is intact and what kind of infection they have. If the eardrum is ruptured, administration of certain medications can result in loss of hearing. 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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Introducing Coco, a 3-year-old Lab/Husky mix. Coco got a little crazy one weekend and ended up hurting her shoulder so badly that she needed to be seen by a veterinarian. Weekend visits also mean additional costs. Fur Kids Foundation understands how difficult it is to see your dog in pain; especially if it keeps him or her from walking or running normally. If you feel your dog is in pain in the shoulder area, it is best to consult your veterinarian promptly to get an accurate diagnosis and mode of treatment. You can read about a variety of shoulder conditions in this Wag Walking blog. Her family relies on her dad's income, as her mom stays at home with a special needs child, so they were quite worried that they wouldn't have the means to pay for the after-hours visit. Coco's parents applied to Fur Kids Foundation for the unexpected veterinary care, and we are happy that we were able to assist. Coco received the care she needed, and was placed under doctor's orders to remain calm and not get so crazy so she has a full recovery. 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 handsome pup is Roper, a 10-year-old black Labrador Retriever. As most pet parents know, when dogs age they start to slow down–which is what was happening with Mr. Roper. But then his mom noticed that Roper wasn't putting pressure on one of his paws, and then stopped using that foot all together. Roper's mom brought him to the vet, where they found that Roper had cancer in one of his toes. The good news was that they found it, but now Roper needed surgery immediately to remove the toe and try to stop the cancer from spreading. No matter who you are, cancer is a hard word to hear about a loved one. According to PET Web MD, some 50% of dogs over the age of 10 develop cancer. Just like in humans, the warning signs of cancer in dogs can include some very classic symptoms such as:
Roper's mom is on disability and used all her funds for the initial visit. Ultimately, she wasn't able to afford the surgery Roper desperately needed, so she applied with Fur Kids Foundation for assistance. We were able to help with the surgery and Roper's toe was removed. Roper's mom will keep an eye on him and as of now, the cancer has not spread. We're hopeful Roper stays cancer free. 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 Prissy, a 12-year-old Lab mix, and her mom's best friend and protector. Prissy has allergies and is prone to having ear infections.
She recently began to show some very telltale signs of having an ear infection: whining, scratching at the head and ear, and the familiar "helicopter ears," or head shaking. There was also some blood filled swelling on her ear flap, which was causing Prissy severe discomfort. Ear infections are a common and often recurrent problem in many dogs that can cause significant discomfort for our canine friends. Other signs your pup could have an ear infection include:
If your dog is showing common signs of ear infections, it’s important to visit your veterinarian as soon as possible. Quick treatment is necessary not only for your dog’s comfort (these conditions can be painful), but also to prevent the spread of infection to the middle and inner ear. Unfortunately, Prissy's helicopter ears were likely the source of aural hematoma, a blood blister that develops between the skin and cartilage of the ear flap. It’s very common in dogs who are prone to ear infections, especially if they have floppy ears. Prissy's mom knew she needed to take her to the vet, but on a limited income, she didn't know how she could afford the treatment. She applied with Fur Kids Foundation for assistance with the emergency veterinary visit, and we were happy to help. At the vet, they were able to treat Prissy's ear infection and hematoma; she's already feeling so much 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. |
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