Life has got a bit ruff for this sick puppy, who needs urgent, life-saving surgery.
And animal campaigners want the public’s help to cover the costs.
The ISPCA issued an urgent appeal on Wednesday for help in saving.
Odhrán, an eight-week old Spaniel cross puppy, who needs an expensive heart procedure.
He needs to have an abnormality - called Persistent Right Aortic Arch - in his ticker repaired so he can live a happy life.
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His condition was discovered as he struggled to keep food down.
Following urgent assessments and x-rays, vets discovered a sac-like pouch called a diverticulum on his oesophagus into which food was being diverted when he attempted to eat.
ISPCA Donegal Animal Centre Manager, Denise McCausland, said: “Odhrán is such a sweet and brave little puppy, and though he is small, his personality is already starting to show. Rare parrot found on a Dublin Airport runway reunited with her owner
“He is so young and deserves the best chance to overcome this condition and live a happy life.
“Thanks to the staff at the UCD Veterinary Hospital for helping with this surgery that will hopefully save him.”
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