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Because of Leishmaniasis, Alfie has been experiencing hair loss, muscle weakness, and weight loss for the last several months. He has also undergone multiple diagnostic tests such as bloodwork, ultrasounds, needle biopsies, skin scrapes, etc.
“Vets have seen him at our local clinic and the University of Wisconsin School of veterinary medicine,” Molly stated.
Unfortunately, Leishmaniasis is currently a disease that is treatable but not curable. And since it is an uncommon disease in the U.S, the medical costs for both the diagnostic testing and treatments are costly.
“Diagnostic testing alone has been in the thousands of dollars,” Molly said. “And treatment will probably cost enough to send the children of the entire vet team to college.”
But the good part is, once the disease is under control, Leishmaniasis can go into periods of remission in which dogs can live long and happy lives. Unfortunately, if untreated, Leishmaniasis can lead to kidney failure and death.
To ensure Alfie’s happy life for at least the next eight to even ten years, Molly has set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his treatments.
Alfie, as a Galgo, has a perfectly balanced personality between being fuzzy and sleek, which Molly adores. And hopefully, with the proper care, “Alfie should have another 8-10 years of squirrel patrol and couch surfing ahead of him,” Molly said.
Please visit Molly’s page if you’d like to follow up with Alfie’s treatment for the happy life he deserves!
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