Meet Latte!
Latte, was rescued at just six weeks old with Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus occurs when too much cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid collects in and around the brain causing the tell tale “domed skull” which, in Latte’s case is congenital.
The goal of Latte’s treatment is to re-establish the balance of the CSF fluid in the brain. Corticosteroids will be used with a tapering dose to reduce the production of CSF, and the surgical placement of a shunt will divert the excess CSF to a different place in Latte’s body to be reabsorbed.
Hydrocephalus is primarily seen in toy breeds, like Latte. In severe cases, puppies often die early – but in less severe cases, many often stabilize with treatment.
Latte’s Updates: Latte has made a full recovery and runs, plays and enjoys life like any other dog! She has officially been adopted by her foster mom!
Great job.
shared on my fb wall.. thanks guys for saving this precious pup! Lore
I am crying my heart out. With my dogs sitting with me and thinking of the Chihuahua Mum n Dad had – Latte is such a gorgeous little, precious puppy. I pray with all my prayers she can be made healthy again with a wonderful family xxxxxxxx
Prayers for sweet little Latte – so precious! ♥
Very cute dog.
What a beautiful little girl!! Hopefully, everything will turn out wonderful for her. So that she can live a *normal* life. My Chihuahuas & I send her our pest
Helmet? SURE, why not!! Too cute and precious <3 you Latte
Cuuuuuuuuuuuuteeeeeeee
Wow!! she looks so great now (although she was ALWAYS cute). Great job guys!!!Thankyou 🙂
Cute .
I’m so so glad that Latte’s foster mom became her forever mom!!! Yay!!
Great work 🙂
Great job.
Such a cute little puppy 🙂
This made me cry 🙁
I had to stop watching for a bit so i wouldnt cry…i hope everything goes well for her, shes a gorgeous puppy 🙂
Such an angel….:’)
Latte is doing FANTASTIC and has been adopted by her foster mom, Paulette!
awww sobs
What a beautiful puppy! I have tears all over my face – I didn’t know if she was going to be ok… I am so happy to hear that she is – and that she’s found a home. Thank you for updating.
Dead yet?
that doesnt look like hydrocephalus to me, it looks like a fontanel injury, i have a 5 yo dog with congenital hydro, and have seen my fair share of breeched molera, just curious if they did the shunt or if they just let it go down on its own.