 This adorable little nugget is Milo, who is what some people call a mutt.
Milo's parents take him for walks for his daily exercise—as we all know, a tired dog is a happy dog. On one of these daily walks, they were taken by surprise when a neighborhood dog started chasing them, and ultimately attacked Milo. Poor Milo was in bad shape—his parents knew that he needed stitches, and that would mean an emergency veterinary visit. Bite wounds are a very common reason dogs are seen by their veterinarians for emergency appointments. In general, it’s important that all dog bite wounds from another dog get evaluated by a veterinarian, as they can be serious injuries. Even the smallest puncture wounds from a bite have a high risk of infection and should be addressed as soon as possible. Check out this PetMD blog, What to do when another dog bites your dog, for more information. Milo’s dad is an apprentice and not making a lot of money and his mom is the only one working full time. This emergency visit was a surprise, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We were more than happy to help, and because of your support had enough funding to do so. Animal control was made aware of the aggressive dog, and Milo is well on his way to recovery. His mom hopes he won't let this little scuffle get in the way of him loving his daily walks. If you’ve had another dog attack your pup on an outing, it may be a good idea to work with a dog trainer to help with any behavioral issues that could come up afterward. Fur Kids Foundation keeps a list of Dog Trainers in our Resources section. 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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Check out these six signs of pregnancy in dogs from Noah’s Ark Veterinary Hospital: Typically, a dog’s gestation period lasts from 58-68 days. Two weeks after bringing Chikis to the vet, she went into labor. The labor started off great, and a puppy was delivered; but soon after, Chikis was stressed and unable to deliver the other baby. Chikis’ mom brought her into the vet, and learned that Chikis needed an emergency Caesarean Section (c-section) to help remove the puppy from her uterus.
Signs that may indicate that your pup needs a C-section include weak contractions for more than two hours without producing a puppy or signs of illness in the mother dog such as vomiting, fever, pain and bloody discharge. If you see any of these signs, take her into your veterinarian immediately. Chikis’ mom is on a limited income, was not expecting a pregnant pup or an emergency c-section. She had spent all her vet funds at the previous visit for Chikis. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with the emergency c-section, and we were happy to help. During the emergency c-section, Chikis was spayed, so there will not be any more oops litters for Chikis or her family! Fur Kids Foundation always encourages pet owners to spay and neuter their pets. For more information, please speak 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. Plungers! Fur Kids Foundation wanted to say thank you for supporting the Foundation by attending the Pooch Plunge! We had such a great time with you all, and certainly hope you had a great time as well. More than 140 dogs attended the Pooch Plunge, and you helped us raise more than $700. Please be sure to check out the photos that were taken in the 2020 Pooch Plunge album on Facebook—feel free to tag yourself in the photos and share the album with your friends and family! Thank you to Animal Medical Center Of Wyoming and Red Hills Veterinary Hospital for their support of Fur Kids Foundation and Pooch Plunge. We cannot hold events like this without the support of businesses (and people) like them. Please let them know you're thankful for their support of Pooch Plunge when you are in their office next! Since September 2012, Fur Kids Foundation has helped more than 790 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted $153,404.55 in emergency veterinary care. We are proud of the fact that more than 75% of the funds raised help local families afford emergency veterinary care when they need it most. Are you wondering how the money raised is spent?
You can read about the families with pets that we help in our Success Stories page. Did you know that FKF is completely volunteer run? That’s right! We do not pay an executive director, or anyone else who helps us, to do any of the work. Sure, volunteers with FKF love animals, but we also want to help people and we care about our community. Many of these volunteers use their professional skills to help the Foundation raise money, reach more people, and help more families afford emergency veterinary care. The amount of time volunteers give is up to them, but is usually between four to 15 hours a month—depending on the event or level they want to be involved. What does a volunteer with FKF do? They:
Our Pet Photo Contest runs through September 15 and we have a goal to raise $5,000—right now, we’ve raised $570. You can enter your pet into the contest for free at www.gogophotocontest.com/fkf to win a spot in the 2021 Pet Calendar, which will come out in November! You can also vote on other people’s pets here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fkf/search. Votes are $1 each, and all donations are tax-deductible; be sure to encourage your family and friends to help your pet’s photo raise money! You can also reserve a calendar day to guarantee a spot for your pet in the calendar on a specific day for $10 here: www.gogophotocontest.com/fkf/calendarday. And, pre-order the calendar for $15; cost includes shipping! Donations can also be taken online at https://www.furkidsfoundation.org/donate.html. If you can give us $10 a month; it matters – remember, $120 can help us cover the cost of an emergency veterinary case and medication. That's one more family and their beloved pet that we can help keep together. The little things do add up; greatly. Thank you for supporting Fur Kids Foundation. Thank you for caring about animals and families in your community. Thank you for making pet health a priority. Thank you.   August 7, 2020—GILLETTE, WYOMING--Fur Kids Foundation, with support from Campbell County and the City of Gillette, is hosting a Pooch Plunge! Bring your dog to the Gillette City Pool, 909 S. Gillette Avenue, on Saturday, August 15. This year the Foundation is hosting three sessions:
Tennis balls and treats provided. Cost is $5 per dog per session, humans get in free. The health and safety of attendees and volunteers are very important to Fur Kids Foundation. Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), pre-registration and pre-payment is required to attend the Pooch Plunge. This can be taken online at www.furkidsfoundation.org/ppreg.html. Only 100 attendees can come per session. Participants are encouraged to wear a face shield or mask during the event; however, masks or shields will not be provided. Participants will be encouraged to practice safe physical (social) distancing at the event. If you have been in contact with someone with coronavirus within 14 days before the Pooch Plunge, or you feel sick the day of the event, we ask that you do not attend. Humans will not be allowed to play in the pool with their pups. Participants are asked to only bring dogs who are people and dog friendly to the event, and to keep control of their dog at all times. The staff at Red Hills Veterinary Hospital are helping Fur Kids Foundation make sure attendees’ pooches’ ears are in great health after playing in the water at the Plunge, so they have volunteered their time to make sure they are cleaned properly before you leave the event for FREE. Nonprofit also hosts Pet Photo Contest Fur Kids Foundation’s 2020 Pet Photo Contest runs until September 15. Entries are free; votes are $1 each; all donations are tax deductible. Participants with the most votes have their photos featured on the cover and the months inside the 2021 Pet Photo Calendar. Participants can also "save a day" for $10 and guarantee to have their pet's photo in the calendar on a specific day, or pre-order a calendar for $15. Photos should contain pets only. Enter today at www.gogophotocontest.com/fkf. About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation provides families with pets access to emergency veterinary care when they cannot afford it. Since September 2012, Fur Kids Foundation has helped more than 790 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted $153,404.55. For more information, or to complete an application, please visit www.furkidsfoundation.org.
Dogs can develop styes just like humans do, both on the inner and outer side of the eyelid. According to Wag, a stye may present with the following symptoms:  Dude’s bad teeth are what many vets refer to as periodontal disease or periodontitis. According to Small Door Veterinary, this is a common issue for dogs that is caused by the accumulation of dental plaque and tartar on the teeth, which triggers inflammation. This can result in gum infections, bone loss, and the loss of teeth and other serious health problems. Periodontal disease is broken down into four stages, and unfortunately for Dude, he was a stage four—which means he was in the most advanced stage and that his teeth would need to be removed.
The most common sign of dental disease in dogs is bad breath. Other signs to watch for:
Taking care of your dog’s teeth is very important. This can be done with regular brushing, dental chews, chew toys, and yearly dental consultations during your pup’s regular check up with the vet can help to keep their teeth and mouth healthy. Dude's mom applied with Fur Kids Foundation for assistance for Dude’s stye and dental extraction, and we were happy to help. Dude got his bad teeth and the stye on his eye removed, and is now feeling better than ever! About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran 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 big, beautiful girl is Ruby, a 5-year-old Bullmastiff. Ruby and her parents are Fur Kids Foundation supporter—attending Pup Crawl and Pics in the Park in the past. Like many pooches, Ruby has quite an appetite. In early May, Ruby decided to try corn on the cob; unfortunately, she ate the whole cob. Ruby's parents have been through a lot recently. Her mom was laid off from work, but was fortunately able to find another job, but had less hours. Then her dad got sick with coronavirus and missed four weeks of work. He was back to work for four days when Ruby's mom went into labor—five weeks early, and their son was put into the neonatal intensive care unit. After their son was released from the hospital, they found out their rent was increased. And then Ruby's mom's blood sugar levels dropped, causing her to have seizures and get rushed to the emergency room. This family has been put through the ringer. So, when Ruby ate the corn cob after all of this, they didn’t know what to do. For roughly three weeks that corn cob was stuck in Ruby's belly and then they noticed their girl was not feeling well. They took her to the vet and learned that the corn cob had made its way to Ruby's small intestine causing a full blockage. This would require emergency surgery. For those who don't know, a corn cob doesn't digest in a dog's stomach. That means they are likely to cause a blockage, and possible perforation, if they're left to make their way through the intestines. According to Pet Helpful, the most common signs of blockages in dogs are: Blockages are very serious issues for dogs. If left untreated, blockages can lead to fatal complications, such as perforation of the bowels and peritonitis—inflammation of the abdominal cavity. Since Ruby’s family was familiar with Fur Kids Foundation, they applied for assistance with her emergency visit, and we were happy to help.
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