After having perfect health all his life, on Monday March 5th, 2007, Joey suddenly fell ill and was unable to stand up properly, and didn't appear to want to eat. He was immediately taken to the vets, where he was excellently cared for, and was kept in overnight. On Tuesday March 6th, he appeared to be responding well to treatment (it was at first thought he had an infection of some sort), and he was kept in overnight again.

However, on Wednesday March 7th, the vet said that Joey was still unable to stand up properly and that there was a possibility he could have a brain tumour. Joey was kept in again overnight, however his condition hadn't improved by the morning of Thursday March 8th. Later that day, Joey was put down, as it was unlikely that any operation would be successful.

It was very sad, as Joey was a fantastic character and we had grown very fond of him. However, he led a superb life and had perfect health for his ten years alive.

Videos and more photos of Joey can be seen in the videos and photos sections of this website.

Joey
25th December 1996 - 8th March 2007