This little nugget is Marley, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu. Marley's mom noticed that her pup wasn't eating like she normally does, didn't want her head touched, and had bad breath. She was very worried about her little pup and as more time went on, she felt that Marley was getting worse. She knew that Marley needed to be seen by the vet, but the vet expense was causing her a lot of concern. Marley's mom receives disability and is on a limited income, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help with Marley's care. At the vet, they found that Marley had some rotten teeth that were causing an infection. In fact, Marley needed all of her bottom teeth removed and some of her top teeth. Marley had some classic signs of dental disease in dogs: bad breath, reduced appetite, and pain in/around the mouth (not wanting her head touched). Other signs can include:
Pain caused by dental disease can make some pets grumpy–a pet in pain may bite. If you see any changes in your pet’s behavior, please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. For those who don’t know, dental health is a very important part of your pet's overall health–dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other other health issues. Your pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian to check for early signs of dental disease or other problems. Keeping your pet's teeth and gums healthy will help prevent pain in their mouth and organ damage–bacteria in dental plaque can enter the bloodstream and spread to the heart, kidneys and liver, which can be fatal if left untreated. Read more about pet dental care in this American Veterinary Medical Association article. Now that Marley had her bad teeth removed, she should begin feeling better in no time. 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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