MICHIGAN PUG RESCUE & RAM’S HORN RESTAURANT
of Farmington Hills presents:
A “Pug Luv” Fundraiser
A portion of the proceeds will go towards the ongoing medical care of
JoJo rescued through the Michigan Pug Rescue
Wednesday, June 23rd 7 am to 10 pm
See JoJo’s story below;
Jo Jo was returned to MPR when the family who had adopted him was unable
to provide the medical care he required in August, 2007. He is now 7
years old and has been vaccinated for Distemper, Rabies, Corona,
Bordetella, Heartworm and Fecal tested. He also has had his teeth
cleaned, is microchipped and underwent surgery to remove Bladder stones.
The stones were sent out for analysis to determine his future
treatment. He is feed a prescription diet available from the
Veterinarian’s office. He is wonderful with children and loves to give
them a face wash. He is housebroken, crate trained and relishes his
walks and has walked in excess of 2 miles. He gets along with the other
Pugs in the foster home. He wants to be with you at all times. He
will lie on the floor at your feet. He loves lots of attention as he
love to play tug-a-war. He has some food aggressiveness. He is fed in
his crate to avoid any issues. His urine is periodically tested to be
sure there are no reoccurrences of the stones.
Update April 6: Jo Jo was seen by the MPR vet and his urine was tested
and he was
X-rayed. He remains stone free. His X-ray did reveal an abnormality in
his upper spinal area. At this time there was no need to have any
procedures done.
Update April 23, 2010: Jo Jo was rushed to the emergency vet this
morning because he was unable to stand or raise his head. Upon arrival
at the emergency room he was examined, blood tests and an ultrasound
were done and IVs started. Consultations with Internal Medicine and the
Surgery Department resulted in the conclusion that his Gall Bladder was
filled with sludge as well as the outer walls were thickened, his
abdomen filled with fluid, his Blood Sugar level and red blood cells
were critically low. The surgeon stated his chance of recovery were
less than 50/50. He received 2 transfusions of red platelets and the
IVs contained a Glucose drip to stabilize his blood sugar. Once he was
stabilized he was set up for removal of his Gall Bladder, biopsies of
his liver and kidneys were done and he was put into intensive care for
recovery. On April 27th he was discharged from the hospital and placed
on a special diet and his activity was curtailed. He was again seen on
April 28th to have his Fentanyl patch removed and his blood checked.
The results of the blood work revealed no change in his red cell level
but they were still not normal. The results of his liver biopsy
revealed that he suffers from Cirrhosis of the liver and was seen for
another consultation with the Internal Medicine Department on May 6th at
which time he was placed on 6 medications and a prescription diet for
the Cirrhosis. His prognosis is he should live a normal life with the
medications and prescription diet.
The rescue has determined that he will be a permanent foster of the
rescue to assure all of his medical needs are provided.
Pugs available for
adoption will be at this event weather permitting
Ram’s Horn Restaurant
30005 Orchard Lake Road
(between 13 and 14 Mile Rds.)
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-851-8200
