Support Nilla's Healing Journey

Meet Nilla

Nilla is our sweet 11-year-old Pomeranian, family companion, and my dad’s best friend. Being the sweet and gentle girl she is, she’s been by our side through thick and thin and we want her around as long as possible.

Our Journey So Far

In May 2025, we noticed Nilla losing her appetite and developing jaundice. Concerned, we took her to specialists at ACCESS Pasadena, where the doctor documented chronic mixed hepatopathy, pancreatitis, and hyperbilirubinemia. Her bloodwork on June 30 showed severely elevated liver enzymes (ALT 541 U/L, ALP 2285 U/L, GGT 33 U/L) and total bilirubin of 6.5 mg/dL—far above normal ranges.

Since then, we've followed her Internal Medicine Specialist's recommendations—monthly blood panels, ultrasounds, antibiotics , Denamarin, and ursodiol—and even discussed exploratory surgery if her condition doesn’t improve. So far, her values have improved but remain abnormally high, and the cost of ongoing diagnostics and treatments is mounting.

Insurance Letdown

We were hopeful her pet insurance would help, but they denied coverage, labeling her liver condition as “pre-existing.” Despite pouring our savings into her care, every test, consultation, and medication comes with a hefty price tag.

Why We Need Your Help

We want to give Nilla every chance to heal and enjoy her golden years. Your support will help cover:

How You Can Help

Any donation (big or small) brings us closer to giving Nilla the treatment she needs. Sharing this campaign with friends, family, and fellow pet lovers also makes a huge difference.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for supporting Nilla in this fight. Your generosity means the world to our family and to her.

With gratitude,

Tiffany, Dad, and Nilla’s whole loving family