The status of Nemo was
last posted on 01/16/25 by
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Male Dog, Basset Hound
Basset Hound
Description:
Update on Nemo on January 16:Nemo is now recovering from a bout with kennel cough which affected his appetite and his breathing. As of yesterday he is breathing more comfortably, he has developed a voracious appetite, and he is standing to eat his food. An amazing sign of improvement in his condition is that his back legs are beginning to move separately as they would in normal walking. He also is showing signs of being a typical stubborn basset hound! Update on Nemo January 12: Extraordinary little 12-week-old Nemo is looking for a home to call his own. He has spent the past month in a wonderful foster home, getting excellent care, nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, and love. He is getting stronger, and the physical therapist is pleased with his progress. He will need a home that is willing and able to continue his vet visits, rehab exercises, and therapy. Nemo can't be officially adopted until he is old enough to be neutered, so he will still be considered a "foster dog" until that time. However, that is no reason he couldn't "foster" in his forever home. While he is a GGBR foster dog, GGBR will cover his vet expenses.Nemo came to GGBR on December 14 because he could not use his hind legs to walk, but he is making good progress. He has been diagnosed with Swimmer Puppy Syndrome, also known as flat puppy syndrome, which is a rare developmental deformity in newborn puppies that affects their ability to walk or stand. The primary symptom is the splayed-out position of the legs, in Nemo's case, the rear legs, resembling a swimmer, which prevents the dog from bearing weight. With physiotherapy throughout the day, massage, taping of the rear legs, and good nutrition, there is hope that he will continue progressing. He has gained a lot of strength in his hips and is now working on developing flexibility in his knees. Nemo is a special, happy little guy who is determined to walk. He has a wonderful disposition, is friendly and affectionate, and is nearly housebroken with a potty pad. Nemo is great with other dogs and cats and would fit into any home. He sleeps contentedly in a crate.If you have the time, energy, and a nurturing spirit to help a lovely puppy, Nemo wants to meet you. Nemo is interviewing for a foster or foster-to-adopt home that is willing and able to continue his rehab until he is old enough to be neutered and officially adopted. In the meantime, even if you can't foster Nemo, if you can help with the cost of the ongoing veterinary care for his treatment, GGBR and Nemo will appreciate it.
