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My name is Ada!

Posted over 12 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Basenji
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

7 year old, petite, tri girl who is very people focused and loves to be the center of attention. Ada is very adventurous and loves to explore all areas of the yard and house. Ada also does very well on the leash and loves to walk around. Ada can be more of a couch potato and loves to lie watching the squirrels and birds outside on a comfortable couch or bed. Ada has a great appetite so care must be taken to watch her weight (currently at just under 20 pounds). Ada gets along with all other dogs, but she can get very excited when another dog also gets overly excited.

Ada has tested “affected” by DNA for Fanconi syndrome. Ada’s condition is easily managed and is inexpensive to maintain, as detailed below.

Glucose appeared in Ada's urine shortly after she came into rescue. She has no problem holding in her urine overnight or throughout a full work day. She is stabilized on four sodium bicarbonate tablets daily taken twice with her meals and a multivitamin daily. Ada will need venous blood gas tests once to twice yearly to ensure that her current supplementation level is adequate. Ada is expected to live a very full, normal life, since management started very early in the disease process.

The sodium bicarbonate costs about $15 for 1000 tablets, which lasts almost nine months at a rate of 4 tablets per day. The venous blood gas test (twice annually) can be as little as $40; it is just a little difficult to find a vet that has the necessary equipment (but we can help you with that too!)

King and Ada came into rescue together. It is preferred to place them together. They have lived their whole lives with each other and they look out for one another.

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