To make matters worse, Ariel's fur is badly matted and she has a mouthful of dirty, rotten teeth. Sadly, Ariel's ears are so badly infected that even the lightest touch causes extreme pain. This poor young lady is only seven pounds and has already experienced a lifetime of trauma.
We are doing everything in our power to help poor Ariel but we operate solely on donations and don't have enough funds for her critical surgery and medical treatment. We're relying on our generous supporters to help raise enough funds to save precious Ariel.
Please consider helping sweet little Ariel by donating to her medical fund or sending a get-well gift from her wishlist, such as food, treats, and supplements. Saving with Soul Pet Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.
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Ariel is a tiny, seven-pound Maltese whose bladder is crammed with large fragments of rock-like minerals akin to gravel.
We rescued little Ariel last week from a local animal shelter in North Florida and immediately rushed her to the veterinarian for treatment.
Poor Ariel is suffering from a collection of massive, painful bladder stones that cause frequent urinary tract infections, pain, and obstruction of the urinary tract. If left untreated, bladder stones can damage the walls of her bladder and cause total urinary blockage. This is considered a medical emergency because the accumulated urine can cause her bladder to expand until it ruptures.
Ariel must undergo surgery to remove the stones via cystotomy, a procedure that opens the bladder so that the stones can be removed. This surgery is routinely performed by many veterinarians and dogs usually make a rapid post-operative recovery. If the stones have obstructed the urethra, such that the dog is unable to urinate, an emergency procedure must be performed immediately to save the dog's life.
To make matters worse, Ariel's fur is badly matted and she has a mouthful of dirty, rotten teeth. Sadly, Ariel's ears are so badly infected that even the lightest touch causes extreme pain. This poor young lady is only seven pounds and has already experienced a lifetime of trauma.
We are doing everything in our power to help poor Ariel but we operate solely on donations and don't have enough funds for her critical surgery and medical treatment. We're relying on our generous supporters to help raise enough funds to save precious Ariel.
Please consider helping sweet little Ariel by donating to her medical fund or sending a get-well gift from her wishlist, such as food, treats, and supplements. Saving with Soul Pet Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.