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Cabol, a domestic long
haired cat, was presented on emergency service due to a urethral
obstruction which was resolved medically with a urethral catheter
placement and diuresis. Three weeks later Cabol developed
urethral obstruction again. Cabol underwent perineal urethrostomy
to resolve the problem and reduce the likelihood of future
urethral blockage. Capper and Chris Save the Animal Fund help
the owners financially by contributing.
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Bentley, a Dachshund,
who was attacked by two Alaskan Malamutes, was presented to
our VMTH Neurology Service, with severe wounds to his chest
and a fractured back. Bentley’s problems were very treatable
but the owners had limited funds. With the help of Capper
and Chris’s contribution, the fracture was
stabilized and Bentley was able to walk again just a few days
after surgery.
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Tigger, a longhaired
Dachshund was presented to TAMU after having been attacked by
a larger dog the night before he came. Tigger sustained bite
wounds to his chest that penetrated into the chest cavity
resulting in a severe infection throughout his body. Tigger
required aggressive care in the ICU ward to attempt to control
infection, shock, and hypoxia. Capper and Chris Save the Animal
Fund helped the owners, a young couple starting a family,
by contributing. Despite financial help from the fund
and rigorous treatment, Tigger did not survive.
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Bitzy, a Dachshund, was
presented to the VMTH unable to walk in the hind legs. Diagnostics
revealed a herniated disk in her lumbar back as well as a
bladder infection. Bitzy underwent surgery to correct the
herniated disk and is recovering well, thanks to Capper and
Chris Save the Animal Fund’s contribution.
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Chester is a Vizsla
rescue dog adopted by his owner and presented to the Neurology
Service with severe pain due to instability of the lumbasacral
as a result of a traumatic incident. The fracture was stabilized
and Chester is doing quite well. Between the owner’s
financial obligation and Capper’s contribution,
it was all made possible.
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Woody is a nine-year-old
Chesapeake Bay Retriever who was presented for hemoloytic
anemia. He was treated and doing well on medications for the
condition but received a large wound on his leg that was difficult
to treat due to the medications needed for the anemia. Several
skin grafts and bandage changes were needed. The owners were
very nice and dedicated, wanting to help Woody but had already
spent over a thousand dollars. The Fund matched the client’s
contribution allowing them to continue with another
surgery.
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Ma is a sweet six-year-old
cat who had an injury to her knee. The joint could be repaired
and have a good prognosis. Ma also had some heart issues as
well that were sub clinical, but would require a work up through
cardiology prior to anesthesia. Capper and Chris Funds were
needed to help the owner’s with the cost of Ma’s
vet bill.
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Brownie is an eight-year-old
miniature Dachshund that was hit by a car. Her referring veterinarian
suspected a slipped disc but on presentation to VMTH the orthopedics
group found a broken pelvis and shoulder blade. Later they
found a tear in her urethra and urine was leaking into her
abdomen. The owner was due to go into surgery herself, so
money was getting tight and due to these family matters, and
Brownie’s estimate running in a range of $2,500.00,
Capper & Chris Funds were requested. Brownie’s prognosis
to recover completely from her injuries was made possible
with Capper & Chris’s contribution.
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Hurley is a one-year-old
Great Dane who is owned by a young couple. Hurley came in
over spring break with a GDV that had emergency surgery and
did very well. The owners spent approximately $2,100.00 for
that surgery. After surgery, he developed a flaccid urinary
bladder as a result of the fluid therapy and over distention
of his bladder and had to be hospitalized again for another
week. For the owners, being young college students, money
was tight. With Capper & Chris’s contribution to help with finances Hurley is doing very well
now at home.
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J.J. is a five-month-old
mixed breed dog that was hit by a car. He had a very fixable
injury pulmonary contusion, a femoral fracture and would need
Oxygen in ICU for his pulmonary contusions. His owners put
down a $500.00 deposit towards their $2,000.00 bill but did
not have much more money left. Thanks to Capper & Chris’s
contribution the owners were able to set up a payment
plan and J.J. got the treatment and surgery he needed.
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Lolly Pop, a seven-year-old
Cocker Spaniel, belongs to a retired couple on a fixed income.
One owner is a disabled war veteran and the other has recently
been diagnosed with cancer. Lolly Pop, who is very special
to her owners, was admitted for diarrhea and weight loss over
a months time period. She was diagnosed with idiopathic intestinal
lymphangietasia resulting in protein losing enteropathy. In
other words, she couldn’t digest her food. The Fund
paid to help with diagnostics.
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Troy, a four-year-old
Labrador, was admitted for vomiting, weight loss and could
barely stand. The owners are a family with three young children
who have spent $1,000.00 at their veterinarians but wanted
to get a second opinion at TAMU VMTH as a last ditch effort.
The father recently had a hip replacement for himself. The
owner’s plan was to euthanize Troy if there was no hope.
An ultrasound done here revealed an intestinal obstruction.
With help from the Capper & Chris Fund, the owners agreed to do surgery. The surgeons found
a sock and had to remove three feet of intestines. Troy is
now living a completely normal life.
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Lacy, owned by a school
teacher that didn’t know what she got herself into when
she acquired a Miniature Schnauzer with a heart murmur and
financial restraints. With the Capper & Chris Funding, Lacy was able to
have PDR surgery done by our cardiologist.
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Madison is a four-month-old
mixed breed who was admitted for poor growth and neurologic
signs. An extra hepatic porto systemic shunt was diagnosed
by rectal scintigraphy and surgery was scheduled. Surgery
went well and Madison recovered nicely. His owner was unable
to afford the entire cost of diagnostics and surgery but thanks
to the Capper and Chris Save the Animal Fund’s contribution, Madison got the surgery he needed.
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Lucky’s owners
are both struggling master students with three children under
five years of age. Lucky came in with acute respiratory distress
due to severe neurogenic pulmonary edema. The only chance
for her survival was to be on oxygen in our Intensive Care
Unit until recovery. The Capper & Chris Fund’s contribution made it possible for the
family to keep Lucky alive until she could oxygenate on her
own.
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Tawney, a Shetland
Sheep Dog belonging to a single mother working two full time
jobs was the beneficiary to help treat Pancreatitis.
Tawney recuperated very well and was sent home.
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Tonka’s owners
could afford up to $2,500.00 to treat their five-year-old
mastiff for Pancytopenia, which is severe loss of red blood
cells, white blood cells and platelets. Charges went beyond
their limit and had it not been for the Capper Chris Fund the owners would have had to put Tonka
to sleep.
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Astro, is an eleven
year-old Shetland Sheep Dog belonging to a very loving owner
willing to spend up to $4,000.00 to help Astro get better.
Astro had problems of Cholangiohepatitis and a Biliary Obstruction.
His progress was slow and required a longer stay in ICU. Thanks
to Capper Chris Fund Astro recovered and
was sent home.
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King, a German Shepherd
diagnosed with Pyelonephritis and Lumbosacral Stenosis, belonging
to a disabled war veteran unable to work and his working wife.
The Capper & Chris Fund supported, half of King’s
charges.
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Sami, a Cocker Spaniel
belongs to a disabled veteran restricted to bed and a wheel
chair and his wife. Sami is his constant companion at home.
Sami developed heart problems and needed a pacemaker. Again,
with the help of Capper Chris Fund donating towards
Sami’s surgery, Sami is still a loving companion.
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Little Boy, is a Yorkshire
Terrier who came to the hospital with ruptured disc disease.
His owner is in a wheel chair and on oxygen. Little Boy has
been her constant companion for eleven years. Capper Chris
Fund contributed to Little Boy’s bill.
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Tyson, a German Shepard
puppy, belongs to a young married couple (the husband is in
the service). They found out Tyson had heart problems and
would require surgery. Due to their financial constraints
they could only afford up to $600.00. With the help of Capper
& Chris Fund’s donation,
the owners approved the surgery.
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