Echo

Hi my name is Pablo! I’m an 11 month old male neutered chihuahua. At 7 months old I was dropped off at the SPCA because my blood tests showed that something might be wrong with my liver. My liver values were not normal.

The SPCA called Rosie’s Animal Adoption to ask if they would take me in and of course they said yes. I went to a new foster home where I got to play with lots of dogs. I’ve been through a lot in the last 2 months trying to figure out what was wrong with my liver. I had many blood tests, a liver biopsy and the doctors thought I might have a shunt. My liver were not normal. That is a condition which would require a very invasive surgery. So off to the specialist I went. I met Dr Javard, Internal Specialist at DMV.

There I had a cat scan, a very expensive test I’ve been told, to find out if I did have a shunt. The good news is I did not and the specialist cleared me and said I would lead a normal, healthy, long life. The only conditon is that I eat vegetarian food (Hydrolyzed dog Food) and a blood test once a year. You know I dont eat a lot - I am so tiny! The cat Scan indicated I have: Portal Vein Hypoplasia or Microvascular dysplasia.

Now I’m looking for my forever family. I love to play with other dogs, big or small. The dog’s I play with need to be very stable and not react to my antics. I am very brave, sometimes too brave, so a sensitive or reactive dog may not like having me around. I can go 100 miles an hour or I can curl up and lie on your lap for hours. My foster mom says I only have two modes on or off. She also says I’m much better but still not 100% toilet trained. I am crate trained but I will bark if I need to go out to do my business. Ideally, I would have a fenced yard to play in because I am fast and small, and you may not even notice I’m gone if I’m not in a fenced area. I like older kids as long as they are very gentle with me and respect when I do not want to play with them.

Rosie has spent over $3,000. On trying to find out what was wrong with me. Pls help Rosie pay my vet bills! I am so worth saving!