This silly boy is Louie, a 1-year-old domestic short hair kitty. Mr. Louie got into something, or fought with someone he shouldn't have, and got a nasty abscess. His mom brought him to the vet, where he was given antibiotics. The next day, his mom lost her job. Unfortunately, the infection in his abscess was pretty gnarly, and it wasn't getting any better. His mom, is a single mom who is now only receiving child support, was concerned over Louie's welfare, and being able to bring him back to the vet. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Simply put, an abscess is basically a “pocket of pus” located somewhere in or on the body. Abscesses can be large or small and will frequently cause redness if it is visible under the skin. They typically form from a puncture wound that becomes infected and depending on the bacteria involved and how deep it is, an abscess can result. In some cases, an abscess will rupture, which may be quite foul-smelling and may cause some tissue destruction. Abscesses are usually painful for your cat and, if you don’t get them looked at by a vet, can lead to the development of serious and even life-threatening conditions. Be sure to take your cat to the vet if they display the following signs:
Louie’s mom says: "Louie is my baby. I found him in a box outside of my work and brought him home. He was very young and couldn't eat cat food when I found him. I hand fed him for two weeks and then weaned him. I didn't intend to keep him because he's a male and I have other pets, but he is so loving and such a character; I couldn't bring myself to re-home him. He's the only male cat I have ever had and he has fully won my heart. He and my daughter's pug are inseparable, and a neighbor pointed out that they are just like Milo and Otis! Our pug is going to be crushed his buddy won't be sleeping with him tonight." After a night at the vet and more pain medication, Louie is on his way to feeling better. We're happy to report that his pug brother is going to have his cuddle buddy back. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, 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. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.
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This nugget is Azzy, a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. Azzy recently gave her parents quite the scare when her tummy was making her feel crummy. “I love my Azzy more than anything in the world. She is my life, and keeps me grounded as I am an anxious person," Azzy’s mom said. Azzy’s mom is a student, and her dad was recently injured at work and is only able to work part-time, which made Azzy’s tummy troubles even more bothersome. They applied with Fur Kids Foundation to see if they would qualify for help, and they did! Fearing Miss Azzy may have a stomach obstruction, the vet did X-rays, but didn't see anything (thank goodness!). The vet than ran some more tests, which also came back inconclusive. So, the vet sent sweet Azzy home with some medication to help her tummy settle down. Azzy’s folks think that she must have had a stomach bug because she's feeling much better now! When your tummy is out of sorts, you likely reach for some ginger ale, crackers or Pepto-Bismol to help it settle down; but, do you know what you can do for your pooch when their tummy hurts. This PetMD article, Remedies for upset stomach in dogs, offers five ideas; however, we liked these three:
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, 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. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories. This little miss is Keesha Marie, a 9 year-old chihuahua. Recently, she began to randomly lose her motor skills. It would take a lot out of her for a few hours, and afterward she would act like nothing was wrong. This had her family very concerned.
Keesha's mom is disabled and on a limited income. She was heartbroken over not being able to bring Keesha to the vet. Keesha’s mom applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were happy to help. At the vet, they learned that Keesha Marie was having seizures. Luckily, she hadn't had a bad one yet. Often, when a dog has a seizure, the following will take place: the dog will fall on its side, become stiff, chomp its jaw, salivate profusely, urinate, defecate, vocalize, and/or paddle with all four limbs. These symptoms generally last between 30 and 90 seconds. Behavior following the seizure includes periods of confusion and disorientation, aimless wandering, compulsive behavior, blindness, pacing, increased thirst and increased appetite. You can read more about seizures here. Keesha’s mom said: “Keesha is a like a child to me. We got her when she was 6-weeks-old for our daughter, and has been a comfort animal for her since the family went through a terrible break up about a-year-and-a-half ago. She has slept with my daughter basically every night since we first got her. My daughter is now 15 years old and broken over this." Often, medications are used to help dogs who have seizures, and that was the case for Keesha. Her mom reports that the medication is helping Keesha out so much and she's doing really well! Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, 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. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories. In early November, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming in Gillette announced that their Hill Pet Food sale would not only save patrons money, but also benefit Fur Kids Foundation. Today, the veterinary clinic gave Fur Kids Foundation a check for $250, thanks to the 50 people who purchased pet food.
Earlier this year, AMC also announced that a portion of every dog and cat visit in the clinic would also be contributed back to Fur Kids Foundation. The Foundation is truly thankful for the continual support of Animal Medical Center, and its patrons! This beauty is Sweda, a 7 month-old shepherd mix pup.
Sweda's parents recently lost their dog, and were happy to add another four-legged pup to their family. Shortly after adopting Sweda, they noticed she wasn't feeling well. She was vomiting and acting sluggish, so they decided to take her to the vet. They're hearts were broken when they found out that sweet Sweda had a blockage, and the dreaded parvo. For those who don’t know, blockages are a common emergency for dogs--the fact that dogs’ aren’t very discriminating of what they put into their mouths makes this event happen more often than their parents want it too. Blockages can occur in the intestines or the stomach, and can partially or completely block the flow of nutrients or other fluids in and out of the stomach and intestines. Parvo is a highly contagious viral illness in dogs, that is often characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and lack of appetite (anorexia). However, it can also attack the heart muscles of very young puppies. In both situations, it’s life threatening. Parvo can be treated, but the cost is often quite high. Parvo is radically reduced by vaccinating your pups as soon as possible, something that Fur Kids Foundation encourages all pet parents to do. Sweda's dad recently found full-time employment, and her family was just getting back onto their feet when Sweda got sick. They were not expecting this expense, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We were happy to step in. We are happy to report that Sweda was treated for parvo and the blockage, and is on her way to recovery and helping to heal her family's heart. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, 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. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories. |
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