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Forever Foster Oscar is still battling recurrent
pneumonia and we need your help. The standard antibiotic treatments
we've tried (Covenia and Zenoquin) have only partially cleared his
lungs, and eventually the pneumonia comes back and he becomes very ill
with high fever, lethargy, and he can't walk or eat.
Oscar's last set of X-rays showed even more pulmonary
consolidation on his right lung than his previous set one month prior,
and post antibiotic treatment. Since the standard, go-to antibiotics
are only buying him time now and not clearing this up - the next step
was to get him to an Internal specialist for a Bronchoscopy ASAP, to
determine and address the root cause.
Last week, Oscar underwent several different scope tests:
Tracheobronchoscopy, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (flushing of lungs to get
liquid cell samples), and Esophagoscopy.
From the scoping, many samples were taken for detailed testing, including:
Respiratory Disease PCR Comprehensive
Fungal
Culture
Aerobic and Anaerobic Cultures
Fluid Analysis BAL
Cell Count
From the testing thus far, we have now ruled out things like:
collapsed trachea, megaesophagus, and cancer, which is great news.
The PCR testing looking for viral offenders like microplasma and
bordatella were all also negative, more great news!
We are still waiting on the fungal cultures because these take
time to grow in the lab, over a period of weeks.
Results from the Lavage test did show mild to moderate infection
and bacteria in the lung fluid. The internist stated this doesn't
necessarily mean pneumonia, it could mean other things like chronic
bronchitis. The bacteria sample is now being further analyzed for
antibiotic sensitivity.
We are hopeful once they have identified the correct bacteria /
antibiotics, we can get Oscar started on the right medication to to
clear his lungs once and for all. This will require repeat X-rays, and
further testing.
While Oscar was under for his scope procedure, the doctors saw
that Oscar had very narrow airways. While this is true of most all
brachycephalic breeds - the dr. stated that Oscar had the
longest elongated soft palate that perhaps they'd ever seen and
required correction surgery. He also had overgrown
laryngeal saccules that needed to be cut back and his airways, widened.
The palate issue was causing him difficult breathing in, and the
saccules were causing him difficulty breathing out. due to the extra
pressure needed by his body each and every time he inhaled and
exhaled. The dr. compared it to constantly sucking through a tiny
straw to get air.
Since he was already under, we gave permission for the surgeon
to correct both of these issues, which should make it much easier for
Oscar to breath now.
Considering his age and ailments, Oscar came through the
procedures and surgery with flying colors.. He did have some
discomfort the first 48 hours but seems to be healing nicely now that
we are one week out. His energy levels are up and he is loving his
doctor-ordered diet of soft meatballs while his throat continues to heal!
Oscar's forever foster mom also noted that his is already
breathing much easier, and doesn't snore half as loud as he used to!
He is resting comfortably at home following his procedures. We are
glad we were able to make him more comfortable while also getting to
the bottom of his respiratory issues.
Curly Tail Pug Rescue is committed to the special needs of
special pugs like Oscar. It is our mission to give them the best
chance for an amazing life. And we rely on caring donors like you, to
help make the difference!
Between the detailed scope procedures, comprehensive culture
testing, the Elongated Palate Resection Surgery and Laryngeal
Sacculectomy, this latest round of treatments for Oscar cost
$3,300.
Please consider a donation of any size. Thank you in advance!
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