Noble Island Ranch & Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to helping any animal in need.
04/02/2025
Ruben, a young alpaca, is facing a medical emergency, and we're taking swift action to save his life. After exhibiting signs of distress while urinating, we quickly administered pain medication and observed his condition. Our local vet's examination led us to rush Ruben to UF VET, where ultrasound & x-rays revealed struvite crystals in his severely distended bladder, posing a significant threat to his health. To prevent a potentially fatal outcome, we authorized emergency surgery to drain and flush his bladder and tract, as well as the placement of a Foley catheter. Ruben is currently receiving IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication, and is recovering well, although he'll require hospitalization for at least 48 hours. The catheter will remain in place for a minimum of two weeks, after which Ruben will return to UF VET for further assessment. His care is expected to be more than $3500, an unexpected expense for our rescue, but one that's essential to giving Ruben a chance at life. If you can help us help Ruben with a donation toward his care, we are grateful for your support! Your thoughts and prayers for Ruben's recovery are sincerely appreciated. 🙏🦙 This pic was taken as we loaded Ruben in truck for trip to UF Vet. We are waiting for post surgery pics.
