Sadie

BEFORE:

SNPR received a call from a family who said that they had a 5 year old female who was having some "issues". We got sweet little 14 pound Sadie to the vet and found out what an understatement that was. Sadie was covered in urine, and the smell was so foul from infection. The vet immediately did a urinalysis to see what was going on. After the urinalysis, an x-ray was in order. The x-ray showed poor Sadie has a bladder stone even bigger than her actual bladder. The stone has ripped her bladder and caused major kidney damage as well. The vet said that this is the worst case of bladder stones he has ever seen.

Poor Sadie has been suffering with this stone and multiple untreated bladder infections for years! YEARS! The vet said that urinating with a bladder stone that size with infection is the same as "peeing razor blades". This poor pug has been suffering for years through this. And that is not all. During the years of suffering, this pug has also been bred repeatedly with virtually no vet care. Multiple whelpings and kidney and bladder damage has caused her to have nerve damage in her back legs that also causes some major problems for this sweet baby.

AFTER:
Sadie made it out of her extensive surgeries and is quickly realizing how nice it is not to be in so much pain. Our vet said Sadie has a bit of a tough road ahead during her recovery but he feels she has made a huge step in the right direction. Because Sadie has lived with a bladder stone that was larger than her actual bladder, she really does not have a whole lot of control over her urination right now. The bladder and her muscles are not in synch with each other so she will have to learn how to regain her strength. Her back legs are in better shape and the vet thinks she will have better use of them now that she is not in so much pain. All in all, the surgery was a success! And the absolute best news is that the vet said Sadie's spirit made 100% turn around and she is even giving puggy kisses to everyone! We will keep you updated on her progress over the next few days.

If you are interested in adopting Sadie, she will need someone committed to providing her a prescribed diet and distilled/purified water. This will reduce the chance of her having stones come back. She will also need an x-ray at least 1 time a year or even every 6 months to spot any problems before they get out of hand. This is not a lot to ask for a little girl who has suffered so much.

After only a week in her foster home, Sadie is happy, spunky, and full of energy. Her foster mom says she is a great dog, with lots of love to give. Even after all she has been through, her spirit shines brightly. We are so glad this little girl is on her way to a better life.