Life-Threatening Infection Is Putting Sweetheart's Life in Danger

Life-Threatening Infection Is Putting Sweetheart's Life in Danger

Photo: Maryland SPCA

A three-year-old dog named Sweetheart was surrendered to the shelter in severe pain with vaginal bleeding and discharge. She was lethargic, dehydrated, and with no interest in food.

The intake counselor realized her symptoms could be from a life-threatening condition called pyometra. It is curable with emergency surgery and care.

black dog with blue collar panting in grass
Photo: Maryland SPCA

Sweetheart walked hunched over in pain and was rushed to a clinic to be examined. X-rays confirmed closed pyometra and blood work revealed elevated white blood cells and liver values.

She has been started on antibiotics to battle the infection and fluids while she waits for emergency surgery. 

black dog with sad eyes hooked up to IV machine
Photo: Maryland SPCA

Donate now to help this loving dog get a second chance. Her medical bills are quickly adding up and Sweetheart needs your support to get the care she needs to heal.

With treatment, her prognosis is good. Without it, she will not survive. 

Help us reach our goal of $6,000 for her and other animals like her. Every dollar helps. 

Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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