08/15/2026
An Update on Our Beautiful Fern ❤️
We wanted to wait before updating you on our beautiful girl Fern, as she had a bit of a turn last week and we needed to see how she was doing.
As you may remember, Fern was found on the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, howling in pain. She is now in hospital in Cairo, where the team has been working hard to find out what is causing the fluid to build up in her chest.
The fluid they drained appeared to be chyle, meaning there was likely a leak in her lymphatic system. A significant amount had to be drained to relieve the pressure and help her breathe, but the worry was that it could continue to build up.
Fern was weak, had very little appetite and needed medication and supportive care while the vets carried out further tests, including X-rays, blood tests and an echocardiogram.
Thankfully, we now have some really encouraging news. ❤️
Fern’s echocardiogram showed no evidence of a heart problem, tumour, or anything similar causing the fluid.
Dr. Mohamed believes the trauma Fern suffered may have damaged her lymphatic system, causing the leak. While this is still serious, it is a much more hopeful explanation than some of the possibilities we had feared.
Her latest X-ray also showed that the fluid is decreasing. There is still some present, but it is going down rather than building back up. This is a very positive sign. 🙏
The vets have added another medication, and Fern will also need a low-fat diet. She is currently eating gastrointestinal food, and we’re waiting to hear which low-fat food they recommend — hopefully one our little lady will actually agree to eat!
For now, Fern is stable and doing well, and after everything she has been through, we are incredibly grateful. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who has been thinking of her, asking for updates and supporting her journey. Please keep sending all your love and positive thoughts to our brave girl. She has already fought so hard, and we are hoping this is the beginning of a much brighter chapter for Fern. ❤️🐾
We’ll keep you updated as we know more.
Special thanks to Dadeg B Kamel and the vets and her human friend & all of YOU
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