This is our sweet Yue girl. She has gone through a lot over the last several weeks. It started with her vomiting, experiencing  diarrhea, and refusing food. She was in and out of the hospital for treatment and testing. On her CT scans it revealed that she has gallbladder stones in her gallbladder and the common bile duct. These stones are most likely causing her inflammation and GI issues. Our vet told us surgery would be her best option, but is referring us to the University of Illinois’s exotics department since this is not a common procedure. Conservative treatments will only get her so far and eventually could lead to long term risks such as a rupture/bile obstruction. We only want the best for Yue and more time with her. To have the surgery at the University is more costly, but gives her a better chance since they are better equipped. 

Yue has gone through a lot in her life. Herand her sister Luna were surrendered to the shelter Last February. In September 2020 We adopted them because they were the ones at the shelter the longest. They kept getting passed up because of their age and Yue’s health issues(adrenal & enlarged spleen) . Shortly after we found out Yue had insulinoma. Despite all her health issues, she’s a happy girl and finds joy in small things like her ball pit or her lambchop. She is a strong fighter and never gives up. 

you can read more of her story on our Instagram @moonbeams__mustelidae

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