Get Well, Granny
Granny was a stray from AAC that was released to us in the evening.
She is in terrible shape. We estimate she is about 10 yrs old but frankly could be even older. She is an untreated diabetic in a diabetic crisis due to uncontrolled high blood sugar and electrolyte levels all out of balance. She arrived emaciated and anemic with infected eyes that were scabbed over and dry. She is blind. She had a large wound on her right hip, severe ear infection, urinary tract infection and multiple mammary tumors. She may also have Cushing's disease but its not been verified yet. She has been transferred to the Emergency Animal Hospital of Crystal Falls to Intensive care to be monitored on IV fluids and an insulin drip to get her blood sugar in a normal range and correct her life threatening electrolyte imbalance. We are frankly amazed she is alive. She is actually eating well and wagging her tail despite being in such bad shape. One of the worst cases of abuse by neglect we've seen. Her estimate for care is $4-6K for the next two to three days depending on how she responds. What a little old lady fighter who REALLY loved getting her first spa and getting those eyes treated!
