Pets of the Homeless received a call from a homeless woman who lives on a porch in Washington, DC wih her 3 year old female American Bulldog, Egypt. She was concerned because Egypt was dragging her back legs for a few days.
Pets of the Homeless approved an exam at VCA MacArthur Animal Hospital who is one of our new donation sites. We received a call from the veterinarian who explained Egypt’s condition: he suspected a herniated disc or a growth in the spine. Egypt had no deep pain in her legs or tail which is not a good sign and makes the prognosis very poor. He recommended a CT scan. His opinion was even if surgery was performed, there may not be any recovery and no return of function of her legs. Egypt has become incontinent.
VCA connected with their partner VCA Veterinary Referral Association for a neurological consultation.
Four days later, Egypt was seen for a neurological evaluation. We received a phone call from the Chief of Staff. He did x-rays and could not find anything wrong. He thinks it could have been a possible stroke in the spinal cord. Egypt had no feeling in her hind legs or tail. He is going to try acupuncture for 4 – 6 weeks as sometimes they get results from this treatment. He offered to do this all at no charge!
Egypt’s owner called to say thank you. She also said the staff at VCA MacArthur was wonderful! She will keep in touch and send us pics of Egypt.
On March 4, the Dr. called to say that now Egypt is bleeding heavily in her vaginal area and not eating or drinking. We assisted with bloodwork and x-rays. The doctor called back and said she has open piometra and is very sick. Her white blood cell count was extremely high. She had an enlarged uterus. The doctor recommended to have her uterus removed. Unfortunately with the future poor quality of life expected with no function of her rear legs and being incontinent, it was decided by her guardian to have Egypt put down.
Pets of the Homeless assisted with euthanasia and cremation. One of the kind employees at VCA contributed so that Egypt could have a private cremation and her guardian could receive her ashes. Her owner called to say thank you for everything.
Run again with the angels sweet Egypt.
