An lovable pup rescued from demise in Romania wanted his life saved a second time – when he was struck down by a lethal uncommon illness.
Flynn, a crossbreed, was on the verge of being put down after he was discovered roaming the streets in Bucharest with no-one to take him in.
Luckily a kind-hearted couple from Glasgow noticed his picture on a canine rescue charity’s web site and fell for him instantly.
Ciara McCormack and Connor McGovern had been settling him into his new domesticated life when he then sadly turned severely in poor health.
He stopped consuming and appeared unsettled and torpid, then started shaking uncontrollably and drooling.
As Flynn’s situation visibly worsened he was rushed to the Vets Now 24-hour pet emergency hospital in Charing Cross, Glasgow.
They identified three-year-old Flynn with life-threatening Addison’s Disease, a uncommon situation attributable to a scarcity of steroids within the physique.
Ciara stated: “It was really distressing to see Flynn so ill – especially when you think of everything he must have been through as a stray in Romania, where street dogs end up put down because there is no home for them, and then starting a new life here in Scotland.
“We adopted him in March last year and it took a while obviously for him to adjust given the totally different surroundings. Then this happened in August – just when it felt like he had really settled.
“We could see it was very serious and if we hadn’t got him help straightaway like we did then we would have lost him – which is just an unbearable thought. Since he came into our lives he’s been a part of our family and has brought us so much joy. We just couldn’t imagine life without him.
“We can’t thank Vets Now enough for looking after Flynn – we were so anxious, but they did a really good job of keeping us updated with multiple phone calls each day.”
Deputy lead emergency vet at Vets Now Glasgow, Nicole Laws, who led Flynn’s care, said: “Flynn really was very poorly indeed when he came in. His sodium level was the lowest I’ve ever seen in 20 years of practice.
“Flynn was a lovely patient and very affectionate and quickly became a favourite with all the team. Seeing him bounce back and ready to go home brought great joy to all of us, especially given his background as a rescue dog.”
“Ciara and Connor did completely the right thing seeking help so promptly – every minute matters in an emergency situation like this and if they’d delayed by even a few hours then we may well have been looking at a very different outcome indeed.”
Flynn is now again to his regular high-spirits – giving not one however two paws each time he’s requested and chasing after squirrels within the park.
Ciara stated: “He’s just full of energy and brilliant fun to be around – to look at him now you’d think that nothing had ever happened!”
Vets Now Hospital Glasgow serves as a vital referral and emergency hospital, offering specialised care when pets want it most. Available 24/7, the devoted staff of skilled veterinarians and help workers ensures the very best degree of care and experience for each affected person.
