Betsy came into the PPBC family in the summer where she was discovered to be very underweight. Her new family, despite their best efforts, could not help her to keep any food down. After a few visits to the vet a cause was discovered.
Betsy has a birth defect and it is amazing that she has made it to 4 years old considering the amount she has been able to consume. She has a restriction at the base of the eosphagus, a ring or arch that should have resolved itself naturally when she was born.
However we have been advised that a surgical procedure can help. Betsy would need her chest opened so that the restricting ring can be cut, followed by an endoscopy with a ballon to open up the eosphagus.
This operation will allow Betsy to begin to eat and drink normally and gradually become the weight that a dog her age should be.
The prognosis is extremely good and with your help we hope to be able to give Betsy the chance at life she deserves. We simply cannot do this without the help of our wonderful supporters and would like to thank you in advance for helping us to help this lovely girl.
Lexi aka Betsy is getting better,, you can follow her progress on her Facebook page
