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Little Bernard update Jan 18,2025:
Bernard will travel to Veterinary Medical Center/UMN in St Paul Tuesday Jan 21st for a cystourethrogram so the urinary tract specialist and the surgeons can determine if there is a second kidney hidden somewhere or if the one kidney has three separate ureters as he has two ureters that urine comes from as well as leakage through his umbilicus.
The surgeons are also trying to determine if they can safely remove the parasitic twin or just part of the legs to make life with his anomaly a little better. Bernard is not in any pain, he is a happy pup.

Dec 1 2024 update

Little Mr Bernard

Quite an interesting little guy, fun loving almost 5 months old puppy but boy is he ever perplexing medically.

Bernard was born with a parasitic twin coming out of his backside. He has two rumps, four legs, two anuses, two penises as well as urine coming out of his umbilical area. It was discovered he has one kidney.

He has had an ultrasound, X-rays, as well as a CT scan.

His parasitic feet drag and became bloody and infected and he chews on them so he couldn't be vaccinated until they cleared up so of course he broke with Parvo

one step forward in diagnosing him but 10 steps back breaking with Parvo

His parasitic twin's feet have to stay wrapped all the time now.

The parasitic twin's pelvis is tilted in Bernard's normal pelvis so something has to be done for him so he can live a normal life..... lots to comprehend isn't it

Bernard is traveling to UMN Veterinary Medical Center tomorrow for evaluation to see if their Orthopedic/Soft Tissue Surgical team can safely remove his parasitic twin.

Bernard's local medical bills have been between $3,000 already

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Hi! I'm Bernard. I have some complex medical stuff going on and need to be seen by some specialists. I have a parasitic twin and some complicated anatomy. 
While the veterinarians are figuring out some of my complex anatomy can you help support a little guy like me?

My adoption fee helps cover all of my vetting needs such as HW test, rabies, DHPPL, Bordetella, neuter,dental if needed and microchipping.