Ziva Is Bleeding After Eating Metal — Help Save His Life

Ziva was rushed to Baw Baw's veterinary clinic on March 10, 2026, in serious pain. When he arrived, the veterinary team discovered bleeding wounds inside his mouth. After examining him more closely, they determined the shocking cause — Ziva had consumed pieces of an aluminum bucket. The sharp metal fragments caused multiple deep lacerations inside his mouth, leaving him with painful bleeding injuries that required immediate medical care.

To stabilize Ziva and prevent infection, the veterinarian started an intensive treatment plan that includes:

• Cefuroxime to fight infection

• Metronidazole to control bacteria and inflammation

• Omeprazole to protect his stomach lining

• Tranexamic acid to help stop the bleeding

Right now, the veterinary team is closely monitoring Ziva’s condition. The hope is that these medications will allow his injuries to heal without further complications. However, there is still a serious concern. If Ziva does not improve or if the veterinarians suspect internal damage from the metal fragments, he may require surgery to save his life.

Situations like this are incredibly difficult. Animals in vulnerable situations sometimes ingest dangerous objects simply while trying to survive.

Ziva is now safe and receiving care, but his treatment and potential surgery come with significant medical costs. Baw Baw Animal Welfare is asking for help from compassionate supporters to ensure Ziva gets the care he needs.

Your donation can help cover:

\\\\- Emergency veterinary treatment - Medications to control infection and bleeding - Ongoing monitoring and diagnostics - Potential life-saving surgery if needed

Ziva has already endured painful injuries. With the right medical care, he has a chance to heal and move forward to a safe and healthy future.

Please consider donating to help give Ziva that chance. Every contribution — no matter the amount — makes a difference.

7/7/26 Update

After arriving at the veterinary clinic with painful injuries caused by ingesting pieces of an aluminum bucket, Ziva received the emergency medical care he desperately needed. Thanks to prompt treatment, careful monitoring, and the dedication of his veterinary team, he recovered without needing the extensive intervention everyone feared.

Today, Ziva is feeling so much better. The painful wounds in his mouth have healed, he's back to eating comfortably, and his bright spirit has returned. What began as a frightening emergency has become a story of resilience, compassion, and hope.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible generosity of our supporters. Every donation helped provide Ziva with emergency veterinary care, medications, diagnostics, and the ongoing treatment he needed to make a full recovery.

On behalf of everyone at Baw Baw Animal Welfare, thank you for believing that Ziva's life was worth fighting for. Your kindness gave him the chance to heal, and because of you, he now has the opportunity to enjoy the healthy, happy future he deserves.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of Ziva's second chance.