Our beloved 6 year old Brittany “Mason“ is facing enormous vet bills at this time. What started as a runny nose in March resulted in our first trip to the ER for aspiration pneumonia the first week of April.  8 weeks of rechecks and multiple sets of X-rays and extending antibiotics  before the lungs were determined clear. At the end of May he underwent a trip through Internal Medicine for CT scan, Rhinoscopy, a wash “ the works“. They focused on his nasal cavities and diagnosed Chronic Rhinitis. It was thought that the Rhinitis was causing the aspiration. That led to a long stint on prednisone which he unfortunately had severe side effects from. 

October 12th, he spiked a fever, back to ER for pneumonia again. Extended antiobiotics and on Friday 11/6 we had an xray checkup showing the lungs were good. Tuesday 11/10 he spiked a  high fever again and was rushed to the vet. X-Ray showed fluid in his lungs again in just 4 days time. He needed to be transferred to to a referral hospital and is currently there. 
 

Prior to arriving to the ICU Tuesday evening, Mason‘s bills had totaled $12,000 since April. Four days in the ICU came with a price tag of $13,000. He still needs to be seen by internal medicine for another $5,000-$7,000. 

We do not have pet insurance because it seemed unaffordable at the time, I will never make that mistake again. I know times are tough for everyone.  Our horse also ended up needing thousands of dollars in medical treatments this summer and I am at rock bottom.

I am putting aside my pride and asking for help. If you’ve met Mason, you know he is the sweetest boy on the planet. He is my children’s best friend and I am trying desperately not to have them lose him simply because I’ve run out of funds