Puppy Thrown from Car Window Lands in OHS Care

June 24, 2021 — Last week, Gilbert, a nine-week-old Pekingese puppy, was thrown from a car window on Laperriere Avenue.

When Gilbert was admitted to the OHS, he was struggling to breathe and could barely move. OHS Clinic staff immediately provided Gilbert with oxygen to stabilize him. An X-ray was inconclusive, revealing no answer as to why the little pup was having difficulty breathing.

“I only needed to look at Gilbert to know something was seriously wrong,” said Dr. Shelley Hutchings, OHS Chief Veterinarian. “But trying to find out exactly what was wrong was the challenge.”

Gilbert showed little progress on his next day. He would eat, but he remained stationary and still struggled to breathe.

The OHS worked with a specialist to assess Gilbert’s condition and discovered that three of his ribs were broken near his spine and were likely the cause of his breathing problems. Gilbert is currently in the OHS Critical Care Unit where he is receiving a regime of pain medication and recovering through rest.

The OHS has reported the case for investigation into possible abuse or neglect with the province.

For those who would like to help cover the cost of Gilbert’s care, a donation can be made at: ottawahumane.ca/Gilbert.

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