No one knows who abandoned them under a bush located in the town ofAbingdon in Englandon March 29. But without the help of this passerby who spotted them, these 7 puppies barely 1 month old would undoubtedly have experienced a tragic outcome.
Blue Cross
7 puppies cared for
Supported by the shelter Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuaryas the media indicated BBCall 7 puppies were treated for eye problems and nasal discharge. Additionally, some showed signs of aspiration and lethargy, and veterinarians feared pneumonia. Fortunately, this was not the case. If, at first, these dark hairballs were identified as Staffordshire Bull Terriersit turned out to be Shih Tzuwhose tortoiseshell coat was quickly revealed.
Blue Cross
Taken to an adoption center
Baptized Bernie, Tilly, Hettie, Betsy, Harold, Sandy And Norman by the volunteers, the puppies still needed mother's milk, so they were bottle-fed by the team.
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
“ It's fortunate that they were discovered then and brought to safety, as they probably wouldn't have survived on their own », Confided Anouska Ashmead-Bartlettadmissions coordinator at Blue Cross Burford, where they were subsequently transferred.
This raised the possibility that the puppies could come from a litter that a breeder had not been able to sell. She also specified that the Shih Tzu being a brachycephalic (short-snouted) breed, the puppies were predisposed to certain conditions such as eye disorders, or respiratory problems.
Excellent news
“ We are thrilled to see these puppies get the happy ending they deserve in new loving homes », underlined AnouskaAshmead-Bartlett. “ Had they not been found then, their story could have ended very differently. »
Woopets info: what are the health risks for brachycephalic breed dogs?
Brachycephaly in dogs is an appearance that has been obtained by humans through crossbreeding and genetic manipulation and gives their skull a short, round shape, as well as a short, often crushed muzzle, and bulging eyes. Among the breeds concerned, we find, among others, Shih TzuTHE English Bulldogs, THE French Bulldogs, THE PugsTHE Boston TerriersTHE Pekingeseetc. But this aesthetic characteristic has consequences on the health of these dogs.
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Respiratory disorders and cardiovascular problems.
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Eye problems.
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Digestive disorders.
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Sleep disorders, linked to breathing difficulties such as sleep apnea.
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etc.