Patient Big Boy

Big Boy was a large Kangal dog who had reportedly spent much of his life working alongside humans before eventually being abandoned in a village after becoming unwell.

When he first came to our attention, Big Boy was in an extremely poor condition. He had extensive maggot-infested wounds and severe weakness affecting his mobility to the point where he could barely stand. A local community carer sought help on his behalf due to the seriousness of his condition.

Prior to transfer into our care, medication had reportedly been prescribed for Big Boy by a veterinary professional without a physical examination taking place. Following treatment, rather than improving, Big Boy’s condition deteriorated rapidly over a matter of days.

Within approximately five days, he became unable to stand and was suffering significant pain and systemic decline. Further assessment raised serious concerns regarding medication dosing and the effects of the drugs administered. It was suspected that inappropriate prescribing and dosing had contributed to a severe medical crisis.

When Big Boy entered our care, he was in a critical condition requiring emergency intervention. He underwent a blood transfusion and began intensive treatment relating to suspected poisoning and severe anaemia.

The transfusion provided temporary stabilisation, however Big Boy remained critically ill and continued undergoing supportive treatment aimed at addressing the anaemia and wider systemic complications affecting him.

Despite extensive efforts to save him, Big Boy’s condition continued to decline and he later passed away.

Big Boy’s case reflects the devastating consequences that can occur when serious illness in vulnerable animals is not properly assessed and managed at an early stage.