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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.Hey, I think I love him too. And I'm only seeing him through my phone screen! ❤❤
How old is he and has he always had issues?
How amazing. He's a proper little fighter!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.
He is gorgeous. I didn't notice any wonkiness. Do we see past flaws like that, I wonderHopefully, once the oral thrush and cheilitis have cleared, he will be back to his healthy self! Apart from being a bit wonky, Freddie has no ongoing issues, but just accompanies Alfonzo to his dental appointments!
Freddie had been a permanent resident of another rescue, but as he hadn't yet found a friend and we had just taken in a piggy with severe dental issues, who was on his own, we took Freddie on here, to be a buddy for Truffle. Sadly Truffle was put to sleep a few months later, when he deteriorated badly, so poor Freddie was once again on his own. This was why I made the decison to neuter him, which ultimately saved his life, as without that pre-op check, the abscess wouldn't have been found, before it was too late!Poor Freddie. Hope he’s healing well and over the worst soon. Was he surrendered to you?
PS I love the munching sounds in the background. I admit I like to listen to the piggies munch when I get in from work and top up their hay for the night - hanging around downstairs when I should go straight to bed ☺
One sec, I'm just making space for them in my hutchHere he is with his best mate, Alfonzo! View attachment 140781
You're not the only one, only I'm outside in a coat and wellies listening to mine!Poor Freddie. Hope he’s healing well and over the worst soon. Was he surrendered to you?
PS I love the munching sounds in the background. I admit I like to listen to the piggies munch when I get in from work and top up their hay for the night - hanging around downstairs when I should go straight to bed ☺
I was the most squeamish child ever! If any food was spilt on the table, I couldn’t eat. The feel of a banana made me shudder, so had to wear my gloves to eat one!![]()
Was that just recently?I used to have a terrible phobia with tomatoes, you know the green bit that comes off, I was given some in my tray in my high chair, went to pick it off and it sort of walked off on its own, it was a spider - but no-one believed me, so I didn't touch them for years.
Was that just recently?![]()
Those were definitely the days!Could easily have been, bust most likely around 1998, when Sunny D and Wagonwheels were part of your 5-a-day.
Those were definitely the days!
I miss the days of the blue smarties![]()
I hated Semolina Pudding days at school but I did like Tapioca.
TEAS is keeping me sane right now and seeing Freddie, managing to eat a little for himself, after being so poorly for nearly three weeks, makes all the hard work, so worthwhile.
That was jealousy fuelledI generally really loved my school dinners and always had seconds! I was so skinny and was desperate to try and put some weight on, as I used to get bullied for being so thin. I was called sparrow legs!![]()
I went to an all girls school! I think groups of girls can be very cruel at times! Even to this day, I don't like being around large groups of women. Apart from a few, very precious, female friends, I generally prefer male company!That was jealousy fuelled
My school dinners were okay. My mum used to make things from semolina but I can’t remember what.
I can relate to that. I've worked in offices with predominantly female staff and the colluding and indirect bitchiness is rampant. Nice to your face, who knows what they say about you when they gossip in the toilets.I went to an all girls school! I think groups of girls can be very cruel at times! Even to this day, I don't like being around large groups of women. Apart from a few, very precious, female friends, I generally prefer male company!
I used to work in the mobile phone industry and worked with mainly guys (all quite young) and I loved it! They were great fun!I can relate to that. I've worked in offices with predominantly female staff and the colluding and indirect bitchiness is rampant. Nice to your face, who knows what they say about you when they gossip in the toilets.
Guys generally say to someone's face if they think they're a complete (insert whatever word you deem fit) and then get on with the job.
Be careful what you sayI used to work in the mobile phone industry and worked with mainly guys (all quite young) and I loved it! They were great fun!
I bet you know loads about Nokia DebbieI used to work in the mobile phone industry and worked with mainly guys (all quite young) and I loved it! They were great fun!