Zeus was found by a local man named Tarek who helps to rescue animals, and he said it was the worst case of neglect he’s ever seen. For days, Tarek was going back and giving Zeus food and water while trying to negotiate with the owner. And for days the owner refused to release him, but finally he agreed.
He had cryptorchid (an undescended testicle). The testicle that was visible had severe orchitis. On top of that, he had an umbilical hernia, he was infested with ticks, and his fur was completely matted. He had to be shaved.
As his legs were unstable, he was given Vitamin B and pain killers while we waited for the results of his blood tests.
He was given a shower by the vet, and that must have been the best he’s felt in his whole life.
He needed a mouth inspection but was a bit snappy… Who can blame him?
How could he trust humans so easily after all he has been through?
Update 24 January 2025:
We had new results come in for our boy..
•Zeus’s left kidney had loss of CMD
•Osteoarthritis in both hip joints and left stifle joint
•Cardiomegaly (enlargement of the heart)
•Hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver)
•Calcified nodules at thoracic level which could be due to a tumour or previous infection
Heartbreakingly, Zeus’s neglect proved too much to overcome, and he passed away in February 2025.
Zeus when he was found
Zeus upon arrival at the vet’s
