Alex Is Fighting For His Life

Alex has been fighting for his life for months, and after everything he has endured, he still needs help.

Alex was originally found on the streets of Lebanon in terrible condition. He was severely dehydrated and emaciated, with painful ulcers inside his mouth. He was also diagnosed as FIV-positive.

Since being rescued, Alex has been in and out of the hospital as his veterinary team searches for answers. His most persistent problem has been a severe, chronic ulcer on his tongue accompanied by excessive drooling. The inflammation and pain have made something as basic as eating incredibly difficult.

Doctors eventually determined that Alex was also suffering from neuritis, believed to be related to a previous traumatic injury to his face. The nerve damage makes it difficult for him to control his tongue and mouth, causing his tongue to hang out and leaving him drooling constantly. The moisture has also caused painful irritation to the skin around his face and discoloration of his fur since he is unable to groom himself.

Veterinarians have tried everything they can to give Alex relief. He has undergone multiple dental extractions, extensive diagnostic testing, repeated cultures, several courses of antibiotics and supportive care. At one point, Alex needed a feeding tube so his mouth could rest while he continued receiving nutrition.

Unfortunately, his painful tongue lesion and inflammation have persisted despite treatment.

Now Alex is facing another serious setback. Recent bloodwork revealed that his hematocrit had fallen to just 11.3%, leaving him severely anemic and potentially in need of a blood transfusion. His white blood cell count was also significantly elevated, indicating that his body is continuing to battle severe inflammation or another underlying problem.

Alex has once again been hospitalized, where he is receiving IV support and vitamins while his veterinary team works to stabilize him and determine what is causing his worsening anemia.

After months of hospital stays, procedures, medications, testing and around-the-clock care, Alex’s medical expenses continue to grow. His rescuers have never given up on him, but they cannot do this alone.

We are hoping to raise at least $3,000 to help cover Alex’s ongoing hospitalization, diagnostic testing, medications and supportive care.

Alex has already survived so much. Through months of pain and uncertainty, he has continued fighting. Please consider donating to help give this sweet boy the medical care he needs to keep going.

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings Alex one step closer to the comfort and healing he deserves.