2021 Success Story Aiden

Meet Aiden, a 5-year-old Chihuahua. Recently, Aiden began having digestive issues, and his mom was trying to help him the best that she could.

She borrowed money to bring Aiden to the vet where they did a full workup to make sure he did not have an obstruction. The vet believed that Aiden was constipated, but nothing serious.
 
A few more days went by, and Aiden wasn't getting better. Aiden’s mom is on a limited income due to a back injury, and she exhausted her resources for the initial vet visit. She knew that she had to get Aiden back in to the vet for another check up, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance. 

The vet did an exam and discovered that Aiden may have been getting a bit too much pumpkin, which his mom was giving him for his constipation. Unfortunately, this was likely causing his digestive issues, so  Aiden's mom was told to cut back on the pumpkin and to continue to monitor Aiden.

According to the Pet Health Center on WebMD, pumpkin is a superfood for dogs. It can be a stomach soother, and can help remove excess water in a dog's digestive tract. Pumpkin is often used to help dogs get more fiber when they are constipated, and also used to help dogs with diarrhea. However, there is a fine line on the dosage to help with either issue. To help determine the right amount for the issue your dog is experiencing, it's best to visit with your vet about how much to feed your pup. Read more here >>>

We are happy to report that Aiden’s digestive issues have cleared up. Thank you for helping us help more pets like Aiden! 

About Fur Kids Foundation
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.