This puppy is a fighter. Read all about his heartwarming story below!
How much anesthesia do you give to a 6-day-old puppy who weighs less than a pound and is about to go into emergency surgery?
This was the challenge facing the staff at the ASPCA Animal Hospital in New York City when Ethan, a newborn Shih Tzu, arrived with an infected wound under his front right leg — and two eyes that seemed to ask, I'm going to be okay, right?
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Fortunately, the surgery was a success, and three weeks later, Dr. Martin removed Ethan's stitches.
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Sally had faith in Ethan's ability to recover, despite his size. “I said a little prayer,” she said. “I knew he was tiny but I also knew he was strong.”
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AWW! Poor Ethan! It must have been so painful living with the wound under his leg. He was really fortunate to have such a caring owner and vet to help him through it! Thanks to them, Ethan gets to live a full life without pain!
For more information on Ethan's story, visit The Dodo.
