Help Slim & Tia Get Vital Medical Care

Fundraising campaign by Carol Young
  • US$1,501.00
    raised of $3,500.00 goal goal
42% Funded
68 Donors

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Slim's Story
From owner Haley: Slim, our first Corgi, was diagnosed with Discoid Lupus about 18 months ago. He was put on prednisone to treat this autoimmune disease. Slim also had surgery to open up one of his nostrils because he was having difficulty breathing, and he may eventually need surgery on the other one. Unfortunately the prednisone no longer seems to be controlling his autoimmune condition, and is just making him very hungry all the time.

We initially came to Bandit’s BandAid in December when Slim appeared to develop Vasculitis on his nose. The organization got him in to see a specialist who put him on medications which started to heal his nose. However Slim is once again having problems including the appearance of sores on other parts of his body. He will need to go back to the specialist for additional testing to see if he is developing a secondary bacterial or fungal infection that requires a different type of treatment.

Most recently Slim has developed high blood pressure and what the specialist diagnosed as pseudo-Cushings disease. It is caused by the side effects of the prednisone and causes an enlarged belly and all of the other Cushing's Disease symptoms. Slim will be slowly weaned off of the prednisone and it is hoped that in doing so his autoimmune condition will not flare up since he is finally showing signs of going into remission.

Tia's Story
Tia is a sweet little Pembroke Welsh Corgi that my fiancé’s family got from a flea market about 7 years ago, so we are not exactly sure of her age. We believe that she may have been abused due to her extreme reaction to loud noises. Tia and our Corgi Slim got along great, and they had two litters of puppies before she was spayed. We kept one of their puppies and named him Gizmo.

One day Tia was walking around her house and suddenly lost control of her back legs, and then front legs, and then lost control of her bodily functions. For about a week she could not stand up and she would not voluntarily eat or drink. I was eventually able to get her to drink some tea (we tried everything and this is what worked). I took her out every few hours and held her up so she could go potty. Tia’s owners were going to put her down thinking she would never walk again, but I told them no, it was too soon to give up. I convinced them to give her up and Tia became ours.

I worked with Tia every day to get her where she is now, which is mobile and in control of her bodily functions. The vet I took her to said she probably had a stroke and possibly some sort of spinal cord injury, and that there was not much they could do.

Tia is the happiest and sweetest little fighter you will ever come across. Even when she is having a bad day and her back legs will not cooperate she tries and tries. She loves treats and attention. She always has the biggest smile on her little face.

Bandit's BandAid had been working with a wonderful neurologist in the Dallas area who had diagnosed another client with spondylosis, a condition that can cause bone spurs in the spine. They suggested that Tia be seen by this specialist and some testing be done to determine what is causing Tia’s problems, and whether with a more accurate diagnosis it can be treated to give her a better quality of life.

Summary

Haley has been unemployed and attending school so funds to cover these new veterinary diagnoses and treatments have been limited. Slim’s veterinary care had already cost a considerable amount before she applied for help. A cart will need to be purchased for Tia, and Slim will need to get back to the specialist to find out why his current medications are not properly treating his autoimmune condition.

Owner
Hayley Reed

Veterinary Hospital - Tia
MedVet Dallas
Dr. Jennifer Rich, Diplomat, Veterinary Neurology

Veterinary Hospital - Slim
Animal Dermatology Referral Clinic
Dr. Dennis Crow, Diplomat, Veterinary Dermatology


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Donors

  • Carol Jean Fox
  • Donated on Mar 31, 2019
$5.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • I am a corgi momma too. I hope Slim gets the help he needs and gets better soon! Stay positive. Sending lots of love.

$50.00
  • Beth Bathe
  • Donated on Feb 17, 2019
  • God bless these babies...

$20.00
Mar 31

Saying Good-bye to Slim

Update posted by Carol Young at 10:17 pm

Slim had been in to his vet on March 21st because he was still not eating well despite new medications. The vet prescriptions to help with pain and settle his stomach. However after a few days Slim lost his appetite completely and would no longer take his medications. When he. . . . .

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Feb 15

Slim's Specialist Update

Update posted by Carol Young at 05:58 am

Slim went in to his dermatology specialist for an exam and blood work. The dermatologist was concerned with Slim's liver and kidney values and therefore referred Slim to an internal medicine specialist. Today Slim visited the the internist and received an ultrasound and a battery of other tests. Thankfully he. . . . .

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Feb 10

Tia Specialist Update

Update posted by Carol Young at 09:20 pm

Tia was thoroughly examined by a neurologist who concluded that she has two issues. The first is arthritis and the second is a ruptured disc. However because of the passage of time since the rupture occurred, surgery is no longer an options. Therefore the arthritis will be managed through medications,

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Donors & Comments

68 donors
  • Carol Jean Fox
  • Donated on Mar 31, 2019
$5.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • I am a corgi momma too. I hope Slim gets the help he needs and gets better soon! Stay positive. Sending lots of love.

$50.00
  • Beth Bathe
  • Donated on Feb 17, 2019
  • God bless these babies...

$20.00
  • Yami (Sweden) Garnvall
  • Donated on Feb 16, 2019
  • Sending some VIKING prays, healing energy and hugs to you guys! ♥ I cannot send any big amount sadly but I hope the small amount helps you guys. Maybe some small *noms* for Slim. Wishing all the best! //Yami Garnvall in Sweden

$5.00
  • Ash Johnsdottir
  • Donated on Feb 16, 2019
  • Get well!

$6.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 16, 2019
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  • Riva
  • Donated on Feb 16, 2019
  • Feel better soon Slim!

$20.00
$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 16, 2019
$10.00
  • Annette Lucas
  • Donated on Feb 15, 2019
  • Prayers for you sweet baby❤️

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US$1,501.00
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