Minnie (Low Income Family)

Minnie - the senior poodle from a low income family.

HOPE has been helping Minnie with her vet bills for the past 3 months after her owner contacted us. Minnie had been unwell for a while, but could not afford to go to a vet as her owner was out of a regular job. Her owner didn't want to give Minnie up, and was at a loss. Then, someone told her that HOPE could help Minnie, without taking away her dog or insisting on rehoming.

 

Minnie is 14. She has ringworms and many open sores on her body, mouth, and ears. The vet told us it is most probable that Minnie has skin cancer, considering that her sores were bleeding and are not healing well. We did not do a biopsy because her skin was poor, and healing would have been an issue after removing a small sample of her skin.

Poor Minnie smells really bad due to the huge tumour in her ear coupled with constant bleeding on the skin - so bad that it leaves a foul odour behind. The vet gave her fentanyl patch (morphine) for pain management, but Minnie did not take well to it after a day. She whined and didn't eat well, so we removed the patch and revisited the vet a day later. Oral pain meds were prescribed this time. 

Throughout her ordeal, Minnie was really sweet and obliging, despite all her pain.

Unfortunately, although her skin fungal issues has improved, her cancer has spread. She also has to deal with joint pain from arthritis and spinal issues. Her owner shared that these days, the pain limits her in her movements. No longer is she the high energy sociable dog who would rush to play with other dogs.

 

For now, the main objective is to keep her comfortable and pain free.

Minnie's recent vet bill costs $1157 after two vet visits. If you can help Minnie, please email hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg. Any help is appreciated.