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2010 LFA Emergency Vet Care Program - Your donations at work!
December 2010

...adult dog near death probably poisoned. Tried but could not save

...7yr old adult neutered male dog. Ruptured infected hematoma right ear. Arthritis, malnourished.

...4 mo old Chihuahua fell off roof , broke front left leg – surgery given – neuter at 6months

...Very sick poodle puppy (previously treated by 2 other vets) passing bloody diarrhea.  Dehydrated and limp probable coccidiosis Died whilst being treated.

...3 yr old male cat huge hole in throat from broken draining abscess (cat fight) antibiotics for 2 days neutered next day.

... Chihuahua fell off roof – front foot at right angles – x-ray given no fractures but ruptured ligaments. Splint applied – if unsuccessful then surgery required.

Summary: Feline Leukemia – tests 8 given all negative. Surgeries given 33 in total

November 2010

...3 ½ mo old Chihuahua with fractured front leg. X-ray & surgery. Will return to sterilize at 6 months

...Old male dog with chronic sinus/ear/eye infection. Having convulsions. Probable heart also. Persons have tried meds – not working. Vet recommends EU due to age and condition.

...2 ½ mo puppy covered in mange. Meds given, Will return at 6 mths for  surgery

...6 yr old male dog, bleeding from eye socket  fractured / Swollen and difficulty in breathing.  Vet says it’s a rare form of sexually transmitted tumor. Eating bone away in skull.  Much too far gone to save – recommended EU

October 2010

Summary: 3 positive FELV tests from 21 given; 16 dog surgeries , 15 cat surgeries

...Pregnant Poodle in labor 4 days - puppies dead inside. Mother had toxemia -near death. Emergency surgery and spay, with overnight in clinic the dog survived.
  September 2010

...Older spayed Chihuahua injured right front leg – meds given

...5 yr old male schnauzer with flea allergy dermatitis, treated. To return for neutering when condition clears

...Adult dog (neutered) with acute spondylitis. Spurs on 2 discs, X-rayed and treated with meds

...Dog attacked by another dog, fractured spine and several other severe injuries. Dr could not save, so euthanized

...3 yr old chihauhau/terrier X – apparent hernia due to inner abdominal stitches gave way after spaying. On surgery discovered peritonitis, impossible to save (spay done elsewhere)

...Adult female Pitbull with large mammarian tumor, may need chemo treatment at owners expense

...Adult female dog with mammarian tumors, need chemo and surgery to remove tumors.  Spay at same time.

...Puppy covered with mange – with no possibility of a recovery euthanasia recommended.

...Adult dog (neutered) attacke by bigger dog causing fracture of right front leg and dislodged right eye – meds , xray and surgery given

...Adult male dog with fractured right femur. Required x-ray, surgery and pins to secure limb

...Adult spayed cat  with kidney infection – treated.

Feline Leukemia – Shelter quarantine for intake from 3 /06 into July. 1 test, 2 cats – Negative result. Testing to resume after quarantine lifted.Surgeries:- total 23. Dogs M-3, F9; Cats M-4, F11

...Adult dog with acute distemper – impossible to save, euthanised

. ..Spayed female cat with eye infection/ diarrhea/ vomiting

. .. Adult male dog with eye infection / limping. Treated and neutered same day

. .. Spayed adult female dog with impacted anal sack – drained and given meds.

. .. Young PG cat with 2 fractures at left knee on hind leg. Requires two or more pins, surgery highly likely to fail – so euthanised with owners agreement.

May 2010  & Summary
. . . 9 mo Chihuahua female - fracture of foreleg radius, improper care previously given. Must re-fracture and put in pins etc. Spay same day.
. . . 5 yr Chihuahua - old fracture of R rear leg - cannot repair now. Very emaciated, improper care previously given. Wormed and change of diet. Will neuter on recovery.
. . . Mature male dog with huge tumor between testicles and rectum,(hormone caused). Removed, castrated at same time.
. . . Mx female dog in for spay - Doctors discovered a hernia that need repairing, treated same time as spay.
. . . 3 mo old female puppy- fractured femur(hit by car). Will spay at 6 mo
. . . 4 mo male dog - multiple fractures at head of femur and hip. Required several staples/ pins. will return to neuter at 6 mo.
FEBRUARY Summary
. . . 27 animal surgeries performed, on behalf of mexican nationals of limited means. Feline Leukemia - One positive result from 13 animals tested. Used 5 kits.
February 2010
. . . Chihuahua male puppy fractured front leg. Put in cast. Will neuter when old enough.
YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK: LFA buys feline leukemia testing kits for shelter facilities.