Help Save Pluto’s Life – Emergency Surgery Needed

Our beloved Doberman, Pluto, is in a life-threatening condition and urgently needs emergency surgery for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) — a dangerous twisting of the stomach that can cause death in hours without intervention.

After rushing him to the emergency vet, X-rays confirmed that Pluto’s stomach is severely distended and potentially twisted. The vet has advised immediate surgical intervention to save his life.

We've been given an urgent treatment plan with a cost estimate of $3,027.75 to $4,120.75. Below is a detailed breakdown of what Pluto needs immediately:

Pluto’s Required Emergency Treatment & Costs:

Surgery:

Sx Enterotomy – Single & Additional: $870–$1,400

Operating Room Charges: $120–$150

Anesthesia & Monitoring:

Sedation Injection: $82

IV Anesthetic Induction: $75.75

Gas Anesthesia: $148.25

Anesthesia Monitoring & Recovery: $150

Medical Support:

IV Catheter Placement: $110

IV Fluids During Procedure: $55

Biohazard Disposal: $7

Treatment & Nursing Care: $126–$378

Hospitalization: $50

Technician Overnight Care: $19

Medications (Pre/Post-Op):

Post-Op Pain Management: $125

Anti-Inflammatory Injection: $63

Antibiotic Injection: $66.25

Cerenia (anti-nausea): Included

Take-home Medications: $393.75

Other Needs:

Elizabethan Collar (to prevent wound irritation): $69.50

X-rays (Additional Views): $250–$450

Miscellaneous Supplies: $47.25–$68.25

We are doing everything we can to get financial help — applying for CareCredit, Scratchpay, and reaching out to relief organizations — but we need to raise at least $3,000 urgently to proceed with Pluto’s surgery and stabilize him.

Without treatment, GDV is nearly always fatal. But with surgery, Pluto has a strong chance of making a full recovery. He is only 4 years old, full of life, and deeply loved.

Please help us give him a second chance. Your donation — no matter the size — can help save Pluto’s life. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page.

Thank you so much for your compassion and support.

All funds will go directly to Pluto’s emergency care and recovery.

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