Freddie

[Pippins2]

Freddie my 19 months old Labrador is fighting for his life, has suspected Meningitis, for those of you who pray please pray for those who don't send him positive thoughts, thankyou x

[Madlegs1]

Thinking of you both. My fullest sympathy. Hold strong.Shantih.

[Mopsy1950]

I feel for you Pippins ,nothing worse than our pets getting sick ,will think of your Freddie and hope he comes through

[Goingthruhell]

Oh pippins im so sorry n i will say a prayer now for him...all the best...keep calm...breathe...x

[Kaarina Administrator]

I am so sorry to hear this, Pipps. I am sending positive healing vibes to Freddie. x

[beady3]

That is a shock for us all Pippin every ones heart sank ,but we must think positive ,love sent to all xx

[KazzyALD]

Praying for a speedy recovery for Freddie, and praying for strength for you. Sending love and hugs to you both.

[Hidden]

Sending Freddie all my positive thoughts. Thinking also of you all hugs to all. xx

[ukmsmi4]

Sorry to hear that Pippins. Sending all my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Gentle hugs, Margaret.xx

[Jose651]

Ah, the poor pet, what colour is Freddie,Pippins2?

J 🙏

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Jose651]

Jose, if you type in Freddie in the search Box at the top of the page there is a lovely photo of Freddie in a posting by Pipps, 10 months ago.

[Jose651 in reply to Kaarina]

Ah, A Black Lab, he's a wee beauty.

We had Shane, a black Labrador for 17 years, they have a lovely nature about them. I do hope he gets well again.

Thanks Kaarina. J

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[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Jose651]

Hi Jose, Freddie is lovely isn't he and it makes it easier, for me anyway, to send good, strong thoughts when you know what he looks like.

[Jose651 in reply to Kaarina]

My thoughts exactly Kaarina,

J x

[Pippins2]

Hi thankyou everyone! !!! Freddies temperature has come down a little .The fluid from around his joints is showing that he has antibodies to an autoimmune condition which causes Poly Neuropathy and Poly Arthritis which would account for his inability to stand because of the pain. Without a spinal tap they cannot confirm the Meningitis but are treating him for it regardless because of his symptoms. He is on massive doses of Steroids to try and bring down the imflammatory markers and antibiotics alongside Methadone for pain. We meet with the vet tomorrow afternoon to see where we go from here,our bill is already £2,000 and rising daily, such a worry. The insurance only covers £500 per condition unfortunately so not much help there. Freddie has not eaten since last Thursday and will not even take water so he is on a fluid drip. The PolyNeuropathy /Arthritis is life long condition so we need to weigh up what his quality of life will be so some hard decisions to be made. Once again thankyou my friends. ...Pippins2 x

[Goingthruhell in reply to Pippins2]

Maybe u can set up a go fund me account? I dunno if u can for a pet...jus a thort...atleast u hv some news...altho not all good...im sorry u hv to make this hard decision...my thoughts are with freddie and his obviously loving family...x

[stan38angler in reply to Pippins2]

had to add my sincere wishes we are all with you and Freddie hope he gets well soon STANx.

[Retren]

June12my thoughts are with you both.I have more empathy for animals than humans they are our loving companions no matter what.So distressing when they are sick.Labs are fighters so you must keep on giving your support.and visiting if the vet,will let you.keep in mind that wonderful Roselle from 9-11.

[Retren]

To door spot yes I tried acupuncture but for something else.It did not help my RLS but I think the needle placements are in different areas for different problems.I read on this site someone else was trying it but did not say if it helped.As you know one result does not mean another person will have the same response.The only way to find out is to try it for your-self.I was surprised it was painless.Make sure you go to someone who knows what they are doing.My sciatica was vastly improved and could barely crawl into the office on my first treatment.

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I'm so sorry to hear about your poor Freddie, I hope he starts to improve soon. Sending him and you my very best wishes.

Geri

[Pippins2]

Thankyou everyone for your kind comments and good wishes. Hopefully you will have seen my new post telling of his amazing recovery. He is now home xc

[Jose651]

Hi Pippins2,

Thank Goodness, and Thank you for letting us know about Freddie's great progress,

Sleep well my Dear,

J x