DonVito
Homeward Bound Pug Rescue
DonVito’s bills have exceeded over $2,000.00 and he continues to need special food, Meds and blood work to check his liver function.
Don Vito is a precious little guy that just turned one in April. His daddy is helping protect our country in Iraq and there was just no time for Vito with two small children to take care of by mommy. Don Vito has been a very sick little boy. Two weeks after we got him he started showing neurological symptoms and was immediately rushed to the vet. All his liver values were off the charts and it was determined he had a liver shunt. He spent a week in the hospital trying to get his seizures under control, receiving IV fluids and meds. He finally got to come home but because of his liver not functioning he is blind. He was strong enough for surgery in late December and although he has come a long way, we don’t know if we will ever see the puppy he once was.
DonVito had another bile acid test and the results were disappointing. The liver values were worse instead of better. We were so hoping that we would get a good report as DonVito has put on weight finally with the addition of a scrambled egg in his daily diet. He does seem to feel better but is permanently blind due to the excess ammonia in his brain before surgery. He will only take water when mixed with his food and can not remember how to chew so laps up everything. He does love to eat and will actually race down the hall to the bedroom when he knows it is mealtime. He will be on special food and meds most likley for the rest of his life. He does seem to enjoy being petted now and loved on. For months he would not allow anyone to pet his head or pick him up. He now will lay by my side and settle down. DonVito wants to thank Milwaukee Pugfest for helping with his expenses and caring about him. He is a sweet and gentle soul who will always need help but is very very loved.