Finn was born in a boarding facility and it wasn't checked/noticed that he had a cleft for TWO days so he didn't nurse at all during this time…talk about danger. Thank goodness the Founder of Houston K9-11, went to check on them and saw this baby lifeless and cold in the corner. Finn's sugars and temp were unreadably low upon arrival to rescue. He felt stiff to the touch. Despite his low chances of survival, Finn, well… he wasn't giving up. He wasn't ready to die. And we weren't ready to let him go. Cleft palates are NOT a death sentence. They do require extra work, extra love, and extra time-all of which are worth every second.
Cleft babies are very difficult to care for, to say the least. They can become hypoglycemic for any period of time, their intestines might not work properly after they go into the shock of not having nutrients, and they have to be tube-fed but JUST enough so they don't get too much food and vomit. If these babies DO vomit, it could mean death for them since their palates are wide open to the lungs. That's what rescuers were dealing with Finn here; they are struggling to find a good balance between keeping food down but also getting enough in. He's on lots of injectable medications to help with GI motility and anti-nausea medications as well.
Finn indeed had some tummy issues and was regurgitating and having diarrhea. This is so scary and risky for cleft babies. He was put on a feeding CRI, IV fluids, and a nasogastric tube to help suction some of the nasty stuff out of his tummy. Thankfully a few days later and rescuers were able to remove Finn's nasogastric tube and he has had no regurgitating since. Rescuers are keeping him on IVs with medication to keep his gastric system moving. Currently, he is doing WELL and tolerates tube feedings like a champ. BUT he does still have episodes here and there where his glucose tanks and he becomes lethargic but he bounces back.
TODAY, rescuers are counting on you, donors, to help keep this baby in your prayers and donate any little amount towards his care. He is doing well but it will be a long road to perfect health. With your help, however, it IS possible. Consider a dollar for Finn today and you can be a lifesaver. Thank you so much.
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Sweet little Finn was born as a cleft puppy which means that his life wasn't easy from the very beginning…
Finn was born in a boarding facility and it wasn't checked/noticed that he had a cleft for TWO days so he didn't nurse at all during this time…talk about danger. Thank goodness the Founder of Houston K9-11, went to check on them and saw this baby lifeless and cold in the corner. Finn's sugars and temp were unreadably low upon arrival to rescue. He felt stiff to the touch. Despite his low chances of survival, Finn, well… he wasn't giving up. He wasn't ready to die. And we weren't ready to let him go. Cleft palates are NOT a death sentence. They do require extra work, extra love, and extra time-all of which are worth every second.
Cleft babies are very difficult to care for, to say the least. They can become hypoglycemic for any period of time, their intestines might not work properly after they go into the shock of not having nutrients, and they have to be tube-fed but JUST enough so they don't get too much food and vomit. If these babies DO vomit, it could mean death for them since their palates are wide open to the lungs. That's what rescuers were dealing with Finn here; they are struggling to find a good balance between keeping food down but also getting enough in. He's on lots of injectable medications to help with GI motility and anti-nausea medications as well.
Finn indeed had some tummy issues and was regurgitating and having diarrhea. This is so scary and risky for cleft babies. He was put on a feeding CRI, IV fluids, and a nasogastric tube to help suction some of the nasty stuff out of his tummy. Thankfully a few days later and rescuers were able to remove Finn's nasogastric tube and he has had no regurgitating since. Rescuers are keeping him on IVs with medication to keep his gastric system moving. Currently, he is doing WELL and tolerates tube feedings like a champ. BUT he does still have episodes here and there where his glucose tanks and he becomes lethargic but he bounces back.
TODAY, rescuers are counting on you, donors, to help keep this baby in your prayers and donate any little amount towards his care. He is doing well but it will be a long road to perfect health. With your help, however, it IS possible. Consider a dollar for Finn today and you can be a lifesaver. Thank you so much.