Poochie is a 7-month-old female Scottish Fold who suffered from severe health issues due to unethical breeding practices. Purchased from a breeder more focused on profit than animal welfare, Poochie faced significant respiratory problems from birth.
Scottish Folds, known for their distinctive folded ears, often suffer from genetic conditions that cause them significant pain and health issues. Poochie was no exception. Her breeder’s negligence resulted in Poochie struggling with severe respiratory problems almost from the moment she was born.
Barely able to breathe, Poochie had to be rushed to the hospital in critical condition. A CT scan revealed the extent of her suffering:
1. 𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: Her airway was blocked by a thick palate, making breathing difficult. Soft palate is part of the mouth located at the back of the throat.
2. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬: Small pockets in her throat were turned inside out, further obstructing her airway.
3. 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Her epiglottis which is a flap in the throat that helps cover the windpipe during swallowing; was stuck to her tongue base, blocking her airway and making swallowing hard.
4. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬: Her nostrils were too narrow Poochie couldn’t get enough air through her nose.
5. 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: Turbines are structures inside the nose that help with breathing and filtering air. In Poochie, these were abnormally shaped or placed, further complicating her breathing.
Poochie requires URGENTLY multiple surgeries to correct these issues:
1. 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲: Removing the inside-out saccules from her throat.
2. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲: Shortening and thinning the elongated palate.
3. 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲: Widening her narrow nostrils.
4. 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲: Separating the stuck epiglottis from the base of her tongue.
Imagine all of these abnormalities in one cat!
How was she alive!
Emergency surgery is the only option to save her life‼️
We need to raise $650 in order to proceed. Help🙏🏻