 This
is Pepper, a double dapple dachshund. Pepper
came from a kill shelter in Ohio and was in bad physical shape. He was
wheezing terribly and smelled worse than any dog I had ever been near but,
I knew he couldn't help his condition and it most likely meant there was
a bigger problem. A trip to my vet confirmed Pepper had congestive heart
failure. The smell was from the severe infection that Pepper had in his
mouth from rotted and broken teeth. The infection had traveled through
his bronchia and to his heart. This was an obvious sign of neglect that
had gone on a long time to become this ill. The first week I had Pepper
here at home he couldn't even eat. He couldn't even drink ensure. I got
him on pain meds right away and he had to be on antibiotics for four days
before he could have surgery. He was so weak that for one week he barely
moved. I would have to wake him and carry him out to go potty.
 What
a relief it was to this 13 year old boy to get all of those rotted, broken
teeth out. His right eye is sunken in and he is totally blind. His left
eye is halfway covered with a cataract and he can only see partially out
of that eye. Pepper is still horribly infected throughout his little tiny
eight pound body but, his vet. is really trying good medicine to rid him
of the infection. He does have blood in his urine but, hopefully the medications.
can clean this out of his system. We are absolutely in love with Pepper!
On a positive note he is finally eating and his little tiny tail is wagging!
He knows he is safe here and he knows he will continue to get whatever
care we are able to give him. Any contribution to Pepper's care would greatly
be appreciated! Pepper resides in Pennsylvania with Foster mom Michele
and Jordan. Won't you please consider becoming Pepper's buddy?
|
