These adorable kitties are Abu and Stevie, or as the vet calls them the Lily Babies.
Unfortunately, Fur Kids Foundation has seen our fair share of lily babies, too. Abu and Stevie's mom says: “They are my babies and I love them as much as my human children." So, after she noticed that her lily flowers had been chewed on, she became very alarmed when her kitties were inactive and vomiting, she knew she had to get them to the veterinarian. An FDA article, Lovely Lilies and Curious Cats: A Dangerous Combination, states that early signs of lily toxicity in cats include decreased activity level, drooling, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Kidney failure occurs within 24-72 hours, leading to death if the cat isn't treated. Thankfully, Abu and Stevie's mom got them to the vet right away. Abu and Stevie's mom is a single mom with a single income. She had a savings for emergencies; however, the visit to save Abu and Stevie from chewing on the lilies was much more than she had planned for, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with the vet visit. We're happy to report that Abu and Stevie are back home–they are not happy about their hospital night stays. And their mom won't have any more lilies in her home. From the FDA article: “If you suspect that your cat has eaten any part of a lily or its pollen or has drunk water from a vase containing lilies, immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison control center. Depending on the type of lily, it may be a medical emergency and prompt veterinary treatment is critical. Try to bring the lily plant with you to the veterinary clinic (or take a picture of it on your cell phone). This will help your veterinarian determine if it’s one of the highly toxic ones.” For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to make an appointment with your veterinarian. 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.
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This is Cooper, a 3-year-old mixed pup. Cooper's family has gone through quite a few changes in the last year. His dad left his job to pursue education, which meant taking a lesser paying, part-time job.
Then Cooper started vomiting, not eating or drinking, and was obviously uncomfortable and expressed his discomfort by licking his paws and whining. His family knew they had to get him into the vet. The vet did an x-ray, where it was very apparent Mr. Cooper had swallowed something he shouldn't have: a small ball. Unfortunately dogs and cats sometimes eat foreign objects that can’t be digested; these objects can cause what vets call an obstruction or damage to the gastrointestinal tract resulting in serious consequences if they are not removed. Cooper's family is always prepared for emergencies, but with income being a little tighter, they don't have the reserves like they once had. In this case, Cooper needed emergency surgery, so his family applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance; we were more than happy to help. An obstruction, also known as a gastrointestinal blockage, is a common problem in dogs (especially puppies) because of their curious nature and desire to taste nearly everything. An obstruction prevents solids or liquids from passing through the gastrointestinal tract, which also decreases blood flow to the bowels, causing deterioration and absorption of toxic contents. Symptoms can include:
Cooper had his emergency surgery and a small rubber ball was removed. His dad believes it's from a golf ball that he had run over with the lawn mower days prior. He didn't know Cooper had found the broken insides from the golf ball, but it was apparent he did. Cooper's dad says: "Thank you so much for all that you guys do. I've been to a few events you guys host, and it just tears at my heart strings for all that you guys do. It's crazy for me to be on the other end of the story now. Because a year ago we were more financially stable. And to have help like you guys and Jen is amazing! This community is truly blessed to have you! And thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!" Cooper's dad reports Cooper is home and feeling better. We hope he learns his lesson and knows that he and small toys don't get along well. If you suspect your pet may have eaten something they shouldn’t have, do not hesitate to contact your vet immediately. Obstructions are medical emergencies for dogs. If left untreated, it could result in severe fluid loss (because the dog doesn’t want to eat or drink), intestinal rupture and death. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to make an appointment with your veterinarian. 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.  This is Ottie, a 5-year-old Shih Tzu. Ottie's dad says he's a good boy, in fact, Ottie’s the best boy. So Ottie's parents were very upset when they noticed his eye was in rough shape.
Ottie's mom is a stay at home mom, and his dad recently lost his job and was unable to receive any assistance. During this time, they lost a family member and had to travel for the funeral. When they came home they noticed Ottie's eye was, well there is no easy way to say this, his eye was protruding from his head. Best guess is Ottie and his brother were playing a little too hard, and Ottie's eye got caught in the line of fire. Ottie needed surgery immediately if there was a chance to save his eye, so his parents applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Did you know that certain dog breeds are prone to losing eyeballs, or eye proptosis? According to the ASPCA, brachycephalic dog breeds—those with short snouts and shallow eye sockets like Ottie (Shih Tzu), Pekingese, Pugs, Lhasa Apsos and Boston Terriers are quite prone to eye proptosis. Even mild restraint or play can result in eye issues! There are no real preventative measures pet owners can take since proptosis typically occurs after trauma. It’s a good thing that eye removal is tolerated well by dogs and cats. In surgery, it was determined that his eye was not healthy enough to be saved and it was removed. This just makes Ottie that much more beloved as a pirate dog. Arrrggghhh! Ottie's parents are hopeful that this was a one-time accident and there won't be any further issues. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to make an appointment with your veterinarian. 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.  This is Nala, a 1-year-old domestic short-hair cat. Nala has a canine sister, Peppers, who became ill over one weekend and needed to see an emergency vet, which drained her parent's savings account. Not to be outdone, Nala stopped eating and could not go to the bathroom.
Nala's parents are on a limited income and make it a point to save funds for these types of emergencies. They drained this fund with the emergency visit for their pup, and knew they had to get Nala into the vet, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation. At the clinic, the vet found that Nala was constipated and had infected anal glands that needed addressed. Nala received an enema, which is not fun for the vet or the cat (if you can imagine) and was put on medicine for her anal glands. Constipation is a common digestive issue for our feline fur kids. It can be caused by dehydration, pain, muscle movement issues in the colon, a condition when cats "hold it" for too long, or by chronic constipation. Some solutions that your vet may encourage you to do for your cat include: increasing your pet's water intake with canned food, getting more exercise (play time) or getting your cat to lose some pounds. Since her emergency vet visit, Nala has made a full recovery and her parents are working on building back their animal care savings. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to make an appointment with your veterinarian. 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. |
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