Helfer Wellness Fund

Thanks to the generosity of Tricia and Tara Helfer, this fund was founded to help the Richmond Animal Protection Society ensure that homeless cats can receive the medical care they need. When cats have no one to care for them, medical problems can build up. RAPS rescues many of the animals from the street, and thanks to the Helfers, these animals will receive the veterinary care they require. RAPS would like to honour the Helfers for their generous donations.

The Helfer Wellness Fund Blog contains stories of cats helped by this fund.

Helfer Wellness Fund Blog

Friday, August 7, 2009

Fergus

Big, beautiful green-eyed Fergus has been living in the New AIDS House at the RAPS Sanctuary for a few years. Fergus developed a chronic problem with his ears that regular cleaning couldn't resolve, so he was taken to the vet for an ear flush. Upon examination, the vet determined that the cat had abnormal growths in his ears and what appeared to be an enlarged lymph node nearby.

A fine needle aspirate was done and sent to the lab for biopsy to determine if the lymph node was cancerous. We were thrilled that the test came back negative and the growths have been determined to be polyps that are benign. Fergus is on antibiotics to eliminate the infection in his ears.

posted by RAPS # 5:00 PM

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Helfer Wellness Fund Blog

Friday, August 7, 2009

Fergus

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