Hogi

Hogi’s story is a sad one but all too familiar. He used to have a loving home but sadly his elderly owner died and the children dumped poor Hogi on the street. He wandered in the area for a couple of weeks and someone fed him and put a cushion out for him but it wasn’t a home. Our lovely rescuer has now taken him into her home where he’s safe and loved.

 

Hogi is a real gentleman and a great house guest. He’s clean in the flat, doesn’t bark and gets along well the other dogs and cats who live there. Hogi is vaccinated and neutered . Unfortunately he’s tested positive for both Heartworm and Anaplasmosis but he’s currently under treatment for both. 

 

Hogi is neutered, negative on all tests except he showed a positive result for Anaplasmosis and Heartworm.

 

Anaplasmosis is a fairly common tick-borne disease prevalent in countries such as the Balkans. It is treated with a course of 30 days of antibiotics which is sufficient according to vet advice received. Baxter does not show any symptoms of Anaplasmosis and has received his 30 day course of treatment. A useful information sheet on Anaplasmosis can be found here. Please contact the team if you have any questions.

 

Hogi is currently undergoing treatment. He will be able to travel to the UK after two negative heartworm control tests have been achieved and a scan to check there is no lasting damage.

Heartworm is fairly common in Serbia and many dogs recover in full if caught early enough and dogs can lead full and normal lives. Heartworm is not generally well known in the UK but there are plenty of articles online and a useful video on our YouTube channel here.

 

All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021).

 

Rescue back up for life 

 

If you are interested in adopting Hogi please register your interest here or contact us for more information.