Fur Kids Foundation 2018 Success Story: Azzy

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: 

1. Do nothing. That’s right, don’t feed your dog for 12-24 hours. Fasting for that long is find for dogs, and sometimes helps the tummy out more just by not putting more into it.
2. Give them some canned pumpkin. This tasty treat absorbs slowly, which can be good for an upset stomach.
3. Give your pup some bone broth to help soothe their tummy, and keep them hydrated.

Watch your pet closely. If their tummy is just a little upset, their symptoms should subside in 24-48 hours. If your dog is clearly uncomfortable or if the symptoms get worse or your pup’s stomach issues happen frequently, Fur Kids Foundation encourage you to call a veterinarian.

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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