The big handsome boy had his visit to the vets tonight for a general check over and to more specifically his rear end. Its a bit of mixed news, and Spirit has a long road ahead of him. An appointment has been made made for next Tuesday, when Spirit will have xrays on both his chest and back end. The chest xray is a precaution to make sure that there is nothing sinister that is causing him being so under weight, the xray on his back end is to try and confirm the vets opinion that it is severe hip dysplasia.One good point is that at least it isn't CDRM for which there is no cure, however if Jonathon's fears are confirmed then Spirit will need at least one if not both hips replaced.
This is where we need your help. The operation will cost thousands per hip (although Moorview have offered us a fantastic discount more to follow when we get a quote)Please help us ease this beautiful big boys suffering by donating towards the cost of his medical bills and operation.
Please send a cheque (payable to SHAK) to:
SHAK
Wildwood Cottage.
3a Stead Lane
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 5LT
Or donate via PayPal:
shak@shak.org.uk
At this very moment in time, Spirit is curled up by my feet fast asleep. Tomorrow he has to go back to kennels, we as a species owe it to him to ease his pain. We really need your help.....