Freddie's around 4 1/2 and has neurological issues. He has a head tilt and poor control of his head, but it wasn't until last year, when he lost his little friend, that I decided to get him neutered, so that he could go in with the girls. Thank goodness I did! At his pre-op check it was discovered that he had a large internal lump and when it was investigated, it was found to be an abscess, attached to his bowel. The abscess was very thin walled and would've burst at any point, which would've been instant death for Freddie. My vet, Simon, was able to open up the abscess and drain it, but couldn't remove it entirely, due to it being attached to the bowel. This meant that Freddie needed a very long course of antibiotics to ensure the abscess was got rid of completely. Unfortunately, it looks like the long antibiotic course may have been the cause of his current issue (oral thrush and cheilitis). His mouth was so badly affected, that the skin inside his mouth was just peeling away, leaving ulcerated and raw patches. He's currently on Itrafungol, Metacam and Emeprid and has needed full syringe feeding, which has probably been really painful for him, but necessary. Simon saw him last Tuesday and his mouth is starting to heal. His lips are very scabby and sore, but Freddie is determined to get better! He's started to eat for himself in the past couple of days, but still finds it really difficult and painful.