03.28.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 12:06 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Yes, if you hadn’t heard, Bok Choy was returned by her adopter because the roommate didn’t want to have to take her out during the day. Last week, I noticed that Bok had a strange, very soft mass on her tummy and so off to the vet she went. Seems she had developed a little hernia - a tear in the wall of her tummy - and her intestines were pushing through the tear. That, of course, needed to be FIXED so she had surgery yesterday and it’s now fixed. Her TINY bill is $293. But now she’s ready to go!!
Shing - Shing has been having urinary problems - he would sometimes urinate in his crate at night and this is unusual behavior for this little cutie. I took him in and had a urinalysis and also a full blood panel and abdominal x-rays on him. Turns out, he is running a raging urinary tract infection and is now on antibiotics. His bill is $372.
If you can help Bok Choy Harris, you can donate HERE via paypal or go HERE to send a check(specify Bok Choy Harris)!!!
If you can help Shing Montgomery, you can donate HERE via paypal or go HERE to send a check(specify Shing Montgomery)!!!
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03.25.07
Posted in ICU Dogs, Charo Worth at 9:25 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Charo’s foster mom called me last night to tell me that Charo was sneezing and had a fever. She has been on antibiotics for over a week. One thing we always watch for is an upper respiratory that doesn’t get better after a week on antibiotics. We suspect distemper.
So off she goes to our “distemper doc” in Plano. He has a special way of treating this almost always fatal disease to at least give her a chance to live. Distemper is a serious virus - hard to diagnose and hard to treat. You have to catch it early and hit it hard.
The distemper specific treatment that has been successful for several of our dogs cost $350. Charo may not have distemper, but we don’t have time to wait and see.
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Posted in Breaking News, Dog Food Recall at 12:35 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
I started posting a few press releases concerning the dog food recall, but quickly found it was an impossible task to keep up. But, there are several websites dedicated to tracking the deaths, lawsuits, any news related to the MENU FOODS recall.
PetConnection
Howl911
Itchmo
Vetcetera
Also, HERE is a link that is keeping up with dog food that is NOT made by Menu Foods. In my personal opinion, these are the only foods I would use until this issue is sorted out.
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03.23.07
Posted in ICU Dogs, Juicy Lu Tzu at 7:51 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Earlier in March, I received an email request to take in a little seven year old female shih tzu tzu. They sent the most adorable picture. And, to their credit, they waited until after the spring break holiday to ask to turn her over.
We asked that she be checked out by their vet before turning her over, but they refused. In reviewing her vet records, I found she had not had any immunizations since 2005 and that she was slightly behind on heartguard. But, we took this sweet little girl shih tzu anyway when they threatened to “find another alternative.” It makes me crazy when people threaten to hurt a dog if we don’t take it.
She was dropped off at our vet yesterday, here is his summary….
- Has an Umbilical Hernia
- Severe Periodontal disease - needs several extractions and possibly both upper canine teeth extracted. (For those of you that have never experienced this, when the upper canines are removed the surgery leaves a huge hole in the upper jaw. It’s very significant surgery)
- Has a heart murmur - recommend chest x-rays
- Bloodwork - Elevated ALK PHOS and ALT (Liver Enzymes) recommend Bile Acid testing and Abd X-rays.
If you can help, you can donate HERE via paypal or go HERE to send a check.
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Posted in Felicity Hill at 10:26 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Well, not only did Felicity need cherry eye surgery, now she needs a urinalysis. Last week, her foster mom noticed her straining when urinating. She also started urinating a lot. So, she needs to go in and make sure she doesn’t have bladderstone or a urinary tract infection. So, her fund needs another $100 in it. So sorry to ask you all again, but we adore these pups and want to keep them well.
UPDATE: Friday afternoon - thanks to Cat Martindale, Felicity is paid up and out of debt!!
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Posted in Kula Parks at 10:02 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Spoke with our vet this morning, Kula is stable but chewing on his foot. The news, could be good, could be not so good, is that his leg is NOT broken, but his pelvis is.
Our vet is sending the x-rays over to Dallas Veterinary Specialists, who have worked on several of our little broken kids. He expects to hear back from them early Monday morning with a plan for Kula.
It is possible that he will recover with just a lot of cage rest, or he may need orthopedic surgery. We will let you all know as soon as we do.
So far, all we’ve incurred for him is related to a ton of x-rays, antibiotics, etc. Thanks so far to Cat Martindale and Martin Howard for getting his fund started.
On another note, animal control may be filing cruelty charges against Kula’s prior owners - he was totally neglected and we have been told that he was hit by a car over two weeks ago and never taken to a vet. Why do people like this even get pets?
More later.
Teresa
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03.21.07
Posted in ICU Dogs, Kula Parks at 10:13 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Late this afternoon, this email came across our system…
An officer just brought in a white male Lhasa mix with a broken leg that needs to get to a vet ASAP. He is about a 1 1/2 years old. He was released by his owner because they could not afford vet care. He is also very matted and will need to be shaved. He is available for rescue NOW. Please contact us if you can help this little guy.
We’re picking him up tomorrow and as soon as we get him stable, will let you know what he needs!!
If you want to get his fund started, you can donate HERE via paypal or go HERE to send a check(specify Kula Broken Leg)!!!
Teresa
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03.20.07
Posted in Lovey MacKenzie Spuds at 9:45 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue