06/11/2020
Healing
The difference one month makes!
Who doesn't like progress pics!?!
On Easter weekend we received a call about a very sick pup on the North Island-- He needed help immediately.
Thomas entered into our care and was immediately taken to the vet. He had 20% of the fur left on his sore body due to the severe Demodex mange that had ravaged his skin. Open sores were oozing all over, his vision was poor due to infection, even his nose and ears were feeling the itch and burn of the bacterial infections that riddled his sickly body. On top of the infections parasites were all through his digestive system, he was dehydrated, and he was very underweight. Basically-- We were told he would have had two-three weeks left to live.
It has been one month today since we received this sick boy. It has been one month of love and care from his amazing foster mom; one month of scrubs in the bath with the incredible Kimberley Matalas "Feel Better" pet products, and one month of the incredible veterinary care and attention that he has received from Chase River Veterinary Hospital in Nanaimo.
It is because of the incredible donations of time, products and support that we are happy to introduce you to: Little Thomas!
Though he is much happier-- and well on his way to recovery-- the first weeks were no walk in the park. Thomas was in a lot of discomfort and due to his suppressed immune system he was forced to live in an isolated world. Even though he's made it over many hurdles it will be many months before he is strong enough to even receive any shots. He will continue to have medicated baths every other day as his skin heals--- His amount he has already progressed has stunned out veterinarian and we must say that much of it was thanks to Shauna Stubberfield-Whyte for providing the http://m.kimberlymatalas.com/PRODUCTS.html that are healing him up.
Though his first month with us as been one of discomfort--- Through it all he has been a young dog with a very loving personality. He is his foster mom's shadow, happy and content to have his ball thrown to play fetch, and a total cuddle bum!!! After the first few weeks of isolation he also now has energy to burn playing with his foster brothers and sisters.
As you can well imagine the cost of vet treatment is very high for dogs like Thomas. The community of Vancouver Island has been generous. Affiliated Bosley's Stores help with providing the goods needed to feed, stimulate, and manage the well being of these dogs. Generous individuals donate toys and bedding . Every little bit is a huge help for our organization and is put to great use!
In order to allow us to continue taking on cases like Thomas-- please consider visiting our website, attending our events, or subscribing to Modern Dog magazine in our name to help donate the funds needed to help with the veterinary care. As always EVERYTHING we receive goes straight to the dogs!
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