We’re thrilled to have had Tucker be part of the FBV household! He’s a 5-year-old boy who has a laundry checklist of illnesses. His household lovingly surrendered him after they realized that they weren’t capable of proceed to satisfy his wants.
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Tucker got here to us experiencing extreme drooling. The vets consider he could have had a stroke that has brought on his tongue to hang around to 1 aspect of his mouth and has led him to have a wobbly gait. He additionally has regurgitation points, so we’re engaged on looking for the precise meals for this little man. The issue is that he additionally has a malformed jaw that may solely permit him to open his mouth round 2 cm. This makes feeding and medicating him a problem. It is usually contributing to his low weight.
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He suffers from horrible brachycephalic airway syndrome, however surgical procedure is extremely dangerous as a result of his mouth can’t be opened very broad, and specialists wouldn’t be capable of totally see his palate and saccules. He is also suspected of getting focal seizures. He has been to see a Neurologist and is ready on an MRI for additional analysis.
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Via all of his medical points, Tucker is a cheerful, bubbly man who LOVES to be round individuals and different canines. He likes to be snuggled and pet. He has been on an journey to the pet retailer together with his foster mother to choose up some toys, and he had a blast! His foster mother has discovered a manner to assist him eat higher utilizing a Fluff Trough. He will get smaller meals and is hand fed frequently.
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Tucker is feisty and candy. He’s at present not in any ache and has fairly a combat within him. So long as he’s blissful and ache free, it’s our honor to supply him with the medical care he wants. Please observe our social media pages for updates on this particular boy!
