Siege Is Fighting to Stand — Help Save This Critically Ill Dog

Meet Siege, a dog whose condition tells a heartbreaking story of prolonged neglect and suffering.

When Siege was brought to the veterinarian, she was in extremely poor condition. She was severely dehydrated, weak, and debilitated. She also showed signs of a serious neurological disorder, including a pronounced head tilt to the right side, raising concerns about what may be happening beneath the surface.

As veterinarians examined her, they discovered that Siege was also battling a massive infestation of ticks and fleas. Her skin was inflamed and painful, with widespread hair loss, severe itching, redness, scaling, and open wounds. Her condition is so extensive that veterinarians suspect she is suffering from multiple overlapping issues, including bacterial and fungal skin infections, flea allergy dermatitis, and a painful ear infection known as otitis externa. Despite everything her body is enduring, Siege is receiving the medical care she desperately needs.

Her veterinary team has already begun emergency treatment with fluid therapy to address her dehydration and medications to eliminate the ticks and fleas covering her body. She is also receiving ear cleanings and antibacterial and antifungal medications to begin treating her painful ear disease. In addition, bloodwork, including a complete blood count and kidney function testing, has been ordered to help determine the next steps in her treatment plan.

At this point, there are still many unanswered questions. The results of her bloodwork will help guide additional therapies, which may include intravenous medications, injections, oral treatments, and further diagnostics to better understand her neurological symptoms and overall condition.

What we do know is that Siege needs immediate and ongoing medical care if she is going to have a chance at recovery.

We are raising funds to help cover her emergency veterinary treatment, diagnostics, medications, laboratory testing, and continued care as her medical team works to stabilize her and uncover the cause of her condition.

Please consider donating to help Siege receive the lifesaving treatment she needs. Every contribution gives this suffering dog a chance to heal, find comfort, and experience the kindness she deserves. If you cannot donate, sharing her story can help us reach more people willing to help save her life.