6/17/2026 Update: $5,000/$6,500 raised ($6,500 is the current bill)
Benny is doing so much better!
🟡 All symptoms of the capture myopathy have dissipated and his bloodwork is now normal. He has been weaned from IV fluids and is doing well. 
🟡 The BIG NEWS is that today (at 3 pm PST), his veterinary team will attempt to perform surgery to remove the stones still remaining in his bladder. 
🟡 He is peeing but it is clear he is still straining and struggling. 
🟡 His longterm prognosis is unknown. Recurrence of stones is unfortunately common. The longer term goals will be evaluated after his surgery. 


6/16/2026 Morning update: $3,000/3,400 raised ($3,400 is the current bill):
Benny is improving! Here are last night's updates (we have not spoken to his team yet this am). 🟡 The effects of the capture myopathy are improving. His urine color is more normal, his kidney values are coming down, and his muscle enzymes have reduced. He is not out of the woods but getting close.
🟡 His catheter did come out but thankfully he is able to urinate without it. He is still straining and is uncomfortable.
🟡 He remained on IV fluids overnight.
🟡 He will be getting x-rays this morning to see what crystals remain.


6/15/2026 Morning Update: $425/$3,000 raised
Last night, Benny underwent emergency surgery for an obstructed urethra and bladder. Here are the updates we have for you:
🟡 Benny had surgery to remove crystals blocking the tip of his urethra. 
🟡 Benny still has crystals at the entrance to his bladder, which we will need to discuss with his care team on how to handle. 
🟡 Due to the stress of straining, handle, and transport, Benny is suffering from capture myopathy, a non-infectious and extreme reaction to stress. It can cause acid imbalances and significant muscle damage, including to his heart and kidneys. 
🟡 Benny is on IV fluids, pain management, and other medications to help support him. 

We will need to discuss with his care team the next steps and will keep you posted. For now, he remains hospitalized in critical condition.