6 month old Dewi went from being a happy, bouncy pup who, under his foster homes care, was almost ready to move to his forever home. To a very poorly dog within the space of a day.
Luckily for Dewi his foster home picked up on the signs and rushed him into the vet where after exploration he was diagnosed as having Intussusception.
Intussusception in dogs happens when a segment of the large or small intestine telescopes into an adjacent portion of the digestive tract. It is also referred to as “telescoping intestine.” While intussusception can happen anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, it usually occurs in the middle of the small intestine or where the small intestine joins the large intestine. Intussusception can be life-threatening, as it can cause gastrointestinal obstruction or cut off blood supply and kill the affected tissue. While some cases of intussusception in dogs spontaneously resolve themselves with no known explanation, most dogs that suffer from the condition require surgical intervention for treatment.
Dewi went through an intensive operation and is now recovering back in the care of his foster home.
We so far have an invoice for £2373.66 and have been told that his treatment will be ongoing.
Would you be kind enough to help us make sure that we can provide little Dewi with all the medical care that he is going to need to get him back on his paws. Our rescue relies on the vital donations of our supporters and every penny is appreciated.
Thank you from Dewi and from us.
