Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue

07/11/2024

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04/11/2024

FYI.....

This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spec? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg....far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders. This is actually quite common.....

When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.

Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet.... just have it checked regularly!

31/10/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEEN to all from
WDCR and one of our Rescue Pups
all dressed up for treats! 🎃👻

29/10/2024

NOTE: **Foster to Adopt Has Been Found**

WDCR is in immediate need of a new foster for Sadie (2 years old, 30 lbs) as her current San Antonio foster has a family emergency. We can arrange for transport to nearby areas. A foster-to-adopt arrangement would be ideal so this sweetheart can finally settle in for good. Sadie is good with all dogs except other dominant dogs. She’s a little sassy as corgis tend to be but so eager to please! She knows commands and is a fast learner. She will be brought up to date on vaccines tomorrow. Since she’s about done with her heat cycle, we will get her in for her spay in mid December. WDCR covers all veterinary and supply costs. A home with a securely fenced yard (no apartments please) and at least one other dog she can play with is ideal. Sadie doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. She just wants to be loved but we are requesting no children under 8 for her foster or adoptive home. If interested, please complete an app through this link: https://form.jotform.com/72146633004144

26/10/2024

02/10/2024

Another Corgi Camouflage!

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30/09/2024

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10/09/2024

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01/09/2024

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21/08/2024

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11/07/2024

FYI..... RAPID cooling with the coldest source available is what saves dogs with heat injury.

Working in ER this past week: We had four heat injuries each day for two days straight. Four of these were French Bulldogs, which happens to be the most common US breed these days. The others were three Rottweilers (brachycephalic by exam) and one Pit X.

Only ONE survived. NOT a Frenchie. Not a brachycepahlix breed. The Pit X.

Why? He happened to be playing in a pond. He ran and played with kids on land and then in the shallow pond water in 95 F 85% humidity weather until he collapsed. The humidity at his breathing level was probably a lot more, since it was approx 12 inches above water level.

They recognized a problem and brought him in… from one hour away.

On arrival
he was HYPOTHERMIC. Low body temp. Typical of heat injury. We warmed him up, treated his other abnormalities and within a
few hours he waa normal. Like NORMAL. No kidney failure. No coagulopahty. NO PROBLEMS.

Why is this? Probably because this dog reached critical heat injury when he happened to be in the best environement for treatment… IMMEDIATE cooling in water that was colder than him.

RAPID cooling with the coldest source available is what saves dogs with heat injury.

It’s time ro let go of the old wive’s tales of how ice water causes vasoconstriction or that rapid cooling is bad. HEAT is what causes death in heat inrjury, not the coolong method.

05/07/2024

Happy 4th of July!