Help Yuliya the alpaca get a rotten tooth extracted by an alpaca dental surgeon

$355 of $7,000 goal
Given by 10 generous donors in 21 days

Fund raising to pay the estimated bill for Yuliya the alpaca to have a back tooth extracted that has caused a very painful abcess

Tinopai, Northland

Yuliya is a 5 year old female alpaca belonging to me who developed a large painful swelling under the eye on the left side of her face over the course of 2 days. On examination by the vet the mass was found to be very large, approximately the size of an apricot. A small hole was found in the mass, which was discharging pus. X-rays confirmed the abcess was caused by a rotten tooth and dental surgery is required so that this painful tooth can be removed once and for all. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to treat this type of abscess with injectable antibiotics alone, and infected teeth, like this one in Yuliya, really require extracting. Using injectable antibiotics alone would only act as a temporary Band-Aid and the infection is likely to reoccur. Estimate for the dental surgery is $5000 (it may be more) on top of the $1500 already spent on the initial assessment and X-rays.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on paying the bill for the vet, vet team and dental surgeon to remove the infected tooth. All donations gratefully received to help towards the cost.

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Latest update

Yuliya after her operation  30 November 2023

Although the dental surgery was unable to remove all the tooth, the rotten part

was removed and it is hoped that the rest of the tooth will fall out naturally after time. Yuliya's face has completely healed and there is no sign of the abscess that initiated the need for surgery. I will continue to monitor her but at the moment all is looking good. Thank you all for your support. Valerie

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Aug 2023
$50
Valerie Bushell

Many thanks for your generous donation. Both Yuliya and I appreciate it.

Valerie Bushell
Kathy R
Kathy R on 18 Aug 2023
Hope this helps and good luck xxx
$20
Valerie Bushell

Many thanks for your donation Kathy. I really appreciate it.

Valerie Bushell
Sally
Sally on 18 Aug 2023
Hope this helps.
$25
Valerie Bushell

Thank you so much Sally for your donation - it is much appreciated.

Valerie Bushell
Storm & Sam
Storm & Sam on 14 Aug 2023
Hope this helps a little Val. Storm and Sam
$120
Valerie Bushell

Thank you both so much for your very generous donation xx

Valerie Bushell
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 13 Aug 2023
Love to Valerie and Yulia
$20
Valerie Bushell

Both Yuliya and I thank you for your kind donation.

Valerie Bushell

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This campaign started on 10 Aug 2023 and ended on 31 Aug 2023.