
20/06/2025
🩺💔 From Crisis to Comeback: Penny's Story 💖🐾
Two weeks ago, beautiful Penny was suddenly struck by mysterious and severe lethargy. Her mum, Lauren, knew something wasn’t right. Penny wasn't herself — weak, flat, and fading fast.
She reached out to an out-of-hours vet, but was told it was constipation and sent home with paracetamol and laxatives. But Penny continued to decline… and time was ticking.
❤️ That’s when a true friend stepped in. Lyndsey — thank you — pointed Lauren in our direction. Because of her, Penny arrived at Happy Paws Vets early that Sunday morning.
She was seriously unwell. Our team admitted her straight into our little hospital. We ran full diagnostics, gave her warmth, fluids, and comfort. And then… we had an answer. A tough one.
🧬 Addison’s Disease — a rare and life-threatening condition where the body can’t manage stress due to adrenal failure. It can mimic many other things… and it can be fatal if not caught in time.
🌟 But Penny? She’s a fighter.
And her mum, Lauren? Just as strong.
With the right treatment and round-the-clock care, Penny began to improve. Today, she came in for her follow-up — bright-eyed, tail wagging, and completely back to her beautiful, bouncy self! Her blood results are perfect. She’s thriving. 💪🐶
Penny's story reminds us:
✨ Never ignore your instincts.
✨ Always trust those who know your pet’s spirit.
✨ And never give up hope.
Thank you, Lauren, for your trust.
Thank you, Lyndsey, for your friendship.
And thank you, Penny, for reminding us what resilience looks like. 💕
With all our hearts,
The Happy Paws Team 🐾