GALLERY OF DOGS
BEATRIX
A tiny and very lucky little puppy bounced into WFTRM Chicago. Her name is BEATRIX and this baby girl is as charming as they come. She was born March 10, 2025. She is a beauty with incredible markings, a pink is for girls spot on her nose and just precious. Beatrix can be calm and content to lay on your lap, biting your hair the next, napping or looking for a treat or food. She is so excited to romp in the back yard with the other tolerable dogs but but look out here she comes jumping in your face or on their backs. She has a blast running, chasing, bitey face and then jumping in the pool with her friend Georgia. These girls get pretty wild with their play and totally wet! She was so starved on arrival and have been feeding her three times a day which keeps her happy. She is growing and blossoming to be a beautiful little girl.
Beatrix is a special needs rescue as it was suspected that she has ectopic ureters. She leaks urine continually which has already stained her fur. An ectopic ureter is a condition where one or both of the ureters, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, opens into an abnormal location, such as the vagina, uterus, or urethra. Surgery is the recommended treatment for ectopic ureters in dogs and most common in females. This is a genetic abnormality. The specific surgical procedure will depend on the location and severity of the ectopic ureter and performed at a Specialty Hospital or teaching hospital such as Purdue University. The cost can be high but also the success rate is very high with the dog being fully continent and live a healthy life. Beatrix is an owner surrender whose intention was to euthanize her rather than help. Compassionate vets step in to accept ownership before turning over to Rescue. Beatrix truly deserves a chance at a full and wonderful life and that love is so strong for these special ones.
Beatrix had additional X-rays taken on May 22nd at the animal hospital and the vet referral was submitted to Purdue University. They have accepted her case and she is in their system, however they are booked until the middle of July. Her appointment is now scheduled at Purdue for July 24th. They will assess her and do further testing and then consult on the surgical plan. They will keep her a few days and I will have to drive back down to pick her up.
Veterinary Specialty Center in Bannockburn, Illinois wanted her to be older due to the size of the dog and the scope needed to assess and perform the procedure. They agreed to do the work up on Beatrix to diagnose her condition. Our appointment was June 17th at 11:00 a.m. and it has been confirmed that she does have ectopic ureters. The left is definite and could be seen on the ultrasound but the right was not and still could be bilateral. Her Kidneys, Bloodwork and other organs are all good and healthy. Dr. Bierlein stated ideally she needed to be 5 kg to have the laser ablation surgery with their cystoscope. She is currently 3.2. She has gained 3 pounds since coming to Rescue but still only 7 pounds. Female dogs generally need to be able to accommodate a rigid cystoscope and weigh at least 5kg/11 lbs for the procedure. Our plan going forward is to keep the appointment with Purdue for the 24th.
