He Is Sick

Frankie is not in his usual self today. From what we have observed, he seems to be falling sick, and perhaps falling really sick this time.

1) Just after his bath and blow-drying, Frankie suddenly spewed a little pool of brownish liquid. MM thought perhaps he must have drunk some water during the "water fight" they had earlier on. After a while, he simply dozed off to his dreamland.

2) Though the neighbours were chatting happily outside the corridor, Frankie was totally oblivious of the surroundings. Usually he would run all the way to the door and bark at those "intruders" with his high-pitched yelp! But looking at him now... he is acting too lethargic to do anything.

3) When the dinner was served, Frankie did not respond enthusiastically. Only after much coaxing, he managed to finish up his chicken wings and cod fish. This is very weird - Frankie had showed a lack of interest in FOOD!

4) After the dinner, Frankie went to his favourite corner and dozed off to his dreamland again. Oh no, he had actually slept for almost 6 hours in a straight record! He was like a piece of paper when MM carried him up from the cold floor. He was lifeless and sluggish, as if he had swallowed a handful of sleeping pills.

5) In his sleep, Frankie gave out a strange wheezing sound that was so different from his usual snore. His body felt feverish and he was panting quite heavily too. MM made Frankie stand up to walk and luckily he could do that effortlessly. Could Frankie have caught a cold? Or could it due to playful gas acting up in the tummy? Anyway, MM decided to observe his condition for the night before bringing him to the vet in the next morning.

Poor Frankie... he must be feeling very sad and agonizing. How I wish I could help him! Though neither I knew how to treat his illness nor I could suffer in his place, I could actually help by eating his dinner for him earlier on. What he needs most now should be our TLC and a good rest. Frankie Boy, please take care and get well soon.

Poor sick boy...