Fee Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) Sadly since he's been here we've had rather a roller-coaster of health issues with Benji. Shortly after arriving he developed a horrible cough, which was originally suspected to be kennel cough but just hasn't improved after nearly 10 weeks. The vet is still investigating, but having ruled out many obvious causes of persistent coughing there is a real worry now that this might be a symptom of something more serious. He has also had several seizures since he's been here. Again, the cause of these is still under investigation In view of these uncertainties we have taken the decision not to rehome him, and Benji will be staying here as a permanent sponsor dog. Benji himself is in no discomfort and is completely unaware there is anything wrong with him. His sight and hearing are both quite poor, but he doesn't let that hold him back one bit. He's a cheerful, busy, active little dog who lives life to the full. He's slotted in beautifully with our other dogs, and loves food, walks, cuddles and toys in roughly that order I'm just hoping now that we can get to the bottom of what's wrong and any treatment that he might need, and can keep him fit and well and enjoying life for a good long time. I have my sights set on our trip to Dumpledale/Four Acres in April, and am going to make sure he has a wonderful holiday and a chance to run on the beach, which I'm sure he will love Edited March 3, 2009 by Fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynny95 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Aw Fee he is so lovely looking. Poor little mite On the upside he gets to stay with you and that doesnt classify you as failing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Oh poor lad - but on the plus side he's going to have a brilliant place to call home now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire P Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Sadly since he's been here we've had rather a roller-coaster of health issues with Benji. Shortly after arriving he developed a horrible cough, which was originally suspected to be kennel cough but just hasn't improved after nearly 10 weeks. The vet is still investigating, but having ruled out many obvious causes of persistent coughing there is a real worry now that this might be a symptom of something more serious. He has also had several seizures since he's been here. Again, the cause of these is still under investigation In view of these uncertainties we have taken the decision not to rehome him, and Benji will be staying here as a permanent sponsor dog. Benji himself is in no discomfort and is completely unaware there is anything wrong with him. His sight and hearing are both quite poor, but he doesn't let that hold him back one bit. He's a cheerful, busy, active little dog who lives life to the full. He's slotted in beautifully with our other dogs, and loves food, walks, cuddles and toys in roughly that order I'm just hoping now that we can get to the bottom of what's wrong and any treatment that he might need, and can keep him fit and well and enjoying life for a good long time. I have my sights set on our trip to Dumpledale/Four Acres in April, and am going to make sure he has a wonderful holiday and a chance to run on the beach, which I'm sure he will love Arrgh I was wondering why he had been in coming soon for so long. He's my type of dog too. Wish him well from us xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 at least he has a loving home with a grat mum now x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddsmum Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Aw poor thing, but hes a lucky boy he gets to stay with you and I am sure he will just love his trip to Dumpledale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaygirl Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Poor wee man...at least he is in the right home to get all the fuss and TLC he deserves Edited March 4, 2009 by sundaygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyboy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for letting him stay!! If you fancy meeting up when you are at Dumpledale let me know (we are about 1.5 hrs away) so my wobbly old man can meet yours while my thugs terrorise everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 so pleased he is staying with you now hope you can get to the botom of his cough and get it cleared up for him sending good thoughts to benji, he is I would have failed as a foster with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainew Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I hope you have lots of fun times together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugapup Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Nice to hear Benji will be staying with you as a permanent sponsor dog. TLC that's just what Benji needs and I know you will give him plenty. Have a great time at Dumpledale/Four Acres in April this is a very nice place to stay. Please take lots of pictures of Benji enjoying his walks. Cheryl & Mike xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks for letting him stay!! If you fancy meeting up when you are at Dumpledale let me know (we are about 1.5 hrs away) so my wobbly old man can meet yours while my thugs terrorise everyone else. A meet-up for a walk would be great, whereabouts are you? Perhaps we can find somewhere half way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyboy Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 near Cardigan - not many miles but lots of time!!!! Work situation a bit odd at present so may have to be the weekend (unless it sorts itself and I can get an afternoon off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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