TESTIMONIALS
Aloe vera can help with a variety of human and animal health problems. The following testimonials are from people who have actually been helped or whose animals have been helped and NOT medical claims made by us.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
I have suffered from the condition Ankylosing Spondylitis since 1981. This disease is a chronic inflammation of the joints - mostly in the spine. The more common symptoms are pain and reduced mobility.
Over the last three years the pain has been increasing, especially at night. Turning over in bed used to wake me whenever I wanted to move - momentarily, but sufficiently to disturb my night's rest. Prescribed medication helped but did not work as effectively as previously and therefore did not overcome the pain. I enjoy a busy life but two of my favourite activities involve considerable movement of the joints.
I joined a brass ban; however, blowing my instrument causes the chest joints to move more than ordinary breathing does. This made the pain worse, especially the day after band practice.' I also returned to the gym after a break of eighteen months to recommence a health and fitness programme only to find that, due to pain, there were several exercises I just couldn't do anymore.
There were also others that I had to avoid to prevent intense pain the following few days. I began to drink Forever Living Product's Aloe Vera Gel but now drink Forever Freedom, I increased the amount from 60mls to 120mls daily. Within a few days and since then, I have been pain free during the day and, more importantly, the night as well.
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Arthritis
I have suffered from arthritis of the hips for five years, having had my first hip replacement just one year ago.
However, owing to bed shortages, my second hip replacement is well overdue.
My wife suggested that I tried the Forever Freedom whilst waiting to go into hospital and I found that I can now go up and down my Daughter’s stairs with more freedom from pain, which I have suffered from for several years.
Obviously we are never without Forever Freedom.
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Arthritis
Having suffered from arthritis for the last 10 years I had painful and stiff hands. Four days after starting to drink Forever Freedom I can clench a fist, have less pain and have much more grip.
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Asthma
I’ve been drinking Aloe Berry Nectar now for six years and it has changed my life in a really big way. I suffer with asthma, well, not any more - in the last six years I haven’t had one asthma attack. Prior to drinking aloe, every summer I would end up in hospital on steroids so for me Aloe Berry Nectar has really changed my life in a very big way and it has also helped my mother in law with her asthma as well.
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Blood Pressure
I thought it was time I thanked you for introducing me to 'Forever Living Products'. The benefits from taking the Aloe Berry Nectar have been manifold. Firstly, prior to joining FLP I was on Lisinopril for high blood pressure.
The doctor told me that once I started the treatment I would probably have to stay on it the rest of my life.
Well, he was wrong. I have been taking the Nectar for 6 months now and my blood pressure is back to normal, no more Lisinopril.
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Breast Cancer
In recent months I have been receiving treatment for Breast Cancer.
This has involved Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. I fortunately crossed paths with one of your managers. She recommended your products, in particular the Aloe Berry Nectar (drink-tonic).
I have taken this over the last five weeks, with amazing results.
The hospital had warned me that the treatment would make me feel very low. This normally happens around the fourth week mark. I am now on week six of Radiotherapy and I am buzzing.
I have a new lease of life. The doctor is amazed at the lack of burning on my skin. I can only put this down to the Aloe Berry Nectar. I have recommended it to other patients who are just about to start Radiotherapy. We hope with the same successful results.
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Burns
In January 1997 our two-year-old daughter caught fire from an open gas flame.
The burns were extensive, covering 14 per cent of her body - mainly the inside both legs, thighs and stomach. We were taken by ambulance to Hospital where she was assessed and sent to the special burns unit.
The treatment for full thickness burns at that time was to prick the large blisters which had quickly formed, give her morphine, antibiotics and put her on a saline drip. The skin was left exposed and she was placed in an isolation room for several days under a large drying unit, which beamed hot air over the skin.
Finally after several days her burns were covered and bandaged and the process of healing began. Having been a family that ate a whole food, mainly organic diet, with strong belief in homeopathic and herbal remedies, I was horrified to see the amount of drugs which were required to sedate her and keep her free from infection, to say nothing of the blood packs which she required each time a new skin graft was performed.
The consultants and staff would not let us apply anything topically to aid the healing process, so I began to make phone calls to contacts in the natural health field.
Several mentioned Aloe Vera Gel, something she could drink rather than apply.
We obtained some and began to add the gel to our daughter's drinks, two or three times a day.
We then had a period of some six weeks where the burn sites were dressed and bandaged, the outer bandages being changed every couple of days. We continued with the gel.
At the end of this time we were told that our daughter would probably need to be sedated with Ketamine to make removal of the complete dressing feasible.
The Sites would be very sore, sticky and extremely painful. The innermost dressing would have adhered to the sticky exudates and be very difficult to remove. We prepared ourselves for the worst. As a family who had never even used Calpol before this event, I was loath to allow the doctors to administer Ketamine.
The outer bandages were removed and as my daughter stood up to buck away from this latest intrusion to her body, the inner bandages slipped down her legs revealing dry, pink smooth scar tissue. There was very little pain.
The atmosphere in that room was amazing.
The registrar was called, followed by the consultant, then another consultant. No one could believe that my daughter’s third degree burns followed by numerous skin grafts could have healed so quickly. 'How have you done this?' we were asked incredulously.
Of course we were still shocked at the fact that our daughter was scarred, being involved with a burns patient is a slow dawning of realisation that this is something that we will live with forever, but I have to say that we were delighted with the reaction from the staff. 'Aloe Vera Juice!' I said.
The looks that passed between the nurses spoke volumes. 'No seriously' I said. 'We have been giving her 2 or 3flozs every day. Now the bandages are off, can we put it on her skin too?'
Normally at this stage the burn site would be redressed and re-bandaged, for a further look in 2 weeks time. but we were able to leave the site uncovered, and start topical application immediately.
5 years on, we still apply Aloe Vera gelly. The juice is now drunk by all of us. We are rarely ill, and compared to other children my daughters have only had one day off each from school.
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Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy
Cancer is caused by a combination of a number of triggers and the body's immune system failure to cope.
The rich antioxidant properties in drinking Aloe helped to rebuild my immune system during and after the treatments which because of their high toxicity tend to make people weak and open to all types of infections (e.g. Mouth ulcers to influenza etc.).
I suffered, as a result of drinking the gel, no illnesses during six months of treatment. I used the skin gel during radiation treatment and found it very cooling and soothing.
I now need to maintain a high level of health and my immune system needs to be working at peak performance so I continue to drink the gel every day. I do feel, although there was nothing to compare it with, that the Aloe products have helped my energy levels and general well being through the nasty experience of being treated for cancer.
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Colitis
I turned to Aloe Vera after suffering for several years with Colitis. The 40-year-old father of one began to experience problems when the stress of running his own business began to take it’s toll.
I was away from home for more than four months of the year. On top of that there was an awful lot of corporate hospitality, usually involving very rich food.
I was meant to be a professional host, but sometimes I would end up lying in the back of the bus doubled up in pain while my clients went off to dinner.
He tried over the counter remedies, to little effect. Nothing I took made any difference. They never relieved the symptoms, they just postponed them slightly.
Andy then heard about the aloe vera drink from a company called Forever Living Products. He began downing a sherry-glass full of the drink each morning.
Within a couple of weeks I noticed a difference. My morning stomach cramps were gone and I didn’t get that knotted feeling anymore when I ate.
That was four years ago and the only time I’ve had problems since has been if I go travelling without it. Within days my symptoms return.”
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I have suffered from Crohn’s Disease for most of my life. After two resection operations I was offered early retirement from my teaching career, which I took. I was three stone underweight and was still recovering from the last operation at the time. I thought I would easily get a new job but at the age of 50 with no regular income and with one interview in two years I was unable to find work. With two young children and the same overheads as when I was working I started to get into debt.
There comes a point where you simply have to do something for yourself and this was it. I started trying natural methods to gain relief from my Crohn’s disease, including acupuncture and hypnotherapy. None of these worked for me but one day in 1997 a friend suggested I try drinking FLP Aloe Vera Gel as it had worked for her digestive disorder. At that moment, even though I did not know it at the time, my life had taken a fantastic new direction.
FLP’s Aloe Vera Gel calmed down my symptoms very quickly. I have been drinking it for over seven years now and am not on any medication. I also take other FLP products daily for my Crohn’s disease such as the Arctic-Sea and Bee Pollen, but the Gel is the most important. I also suffered from acid reflux due to a hiatus hernia but since drinking the Gel that has gone away, never to return. Needless to say, on the strength of what the products had done for me, I joined FLP and have found it to be the most rewarding and fulfilling professional career.
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Eczema
I first heard of Aloe in the Caribbean where the local people use it for many problems especially bowel and skin conditions. When my daughter, developed eczema as a baby, I really hated to use the prescribed hydro-cortisone creams and when I heard of an Aloe cream that also contained Bee Propolis – a natural antibiotic, I was delighted.
When using the cream the eczema cleared up and we have never used the cortisone cream since. She also drinks Aloe gel every day – healing from the inside-out. In fact the whole family does, it’s a great way to start the day!
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Energy Levels
I take Aloe Vera drinking gel daily and without doubt this is what I attribute my increasingly high energy levels to. I have also noticed that my hair, skin and nails are in brilliant condition, another great benefit I get from Aloe Vera.
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Mr P / Salford
I have taken various products, from an FLP distributor which they had recommended from the Forever Living Product range. These have helped me with my hiatus hernia and also as a diabetic, I have found the literature that accompanied these products very useful. My wife also uses the toothpaste and finds this not only helps her teeth but also her gums.
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I.B.S.
I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for over 2 years, and was also thoroughly stressed out in my job and generally ‘run-down’. A good friend told me that she was drinking a natural tonic and was feeling fantastic, so I asked her if she could order me some! It was Forever Living Products’ Aloe Vera Gel Drink. After a week I noticed that the IBS symptoms I had suffered with had seemingly gone – no more bloated stomach or cramp pains etc.
I was surprised as I didn’t know at that point that Aloe could help a problem like this, so I did some research and discovered that the drink is not ‘just’ a tonic. IBS is one of many problems that can benefit. I have taken the drink ever since, with no re-occurrence of any of the horrible symptoms I had endured. I just wish I had known about it sooner!
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Knee Injury
I am a Norwegian medical doctor who became interested in herbal medicine in the early 1970s. Although the tradition of using herbs in medicine had rapidly waned after the second World War, my interest could well have had genetic and cultural roots.
Coming from a country where doctors were scarce and with no seat of medical education until the late 1900s, medical care was mainly for the few affluent city dwellers.
Along Norway's vast, fjord-slashed coastline, herbs and natural remedies were the mainstay of healthcare and my parents always used herbal remedies and poultices to counteract disease and infections.
Even if I had spent my time poring over the few herbals left by local healers, I concluded that much of the old knowledge had vanished and if we were to rediscover the healing power of herbs, we would have to do it in a new way - but how? I gathered all the types of herbs I saw mentioned and tried them out on the 'many suffering people' that came my way.
Very soon, I had a practice in natural medicine as a supplement to my medical studies. However, I soon found that my cloth bags with dried herbs were impractical and largely incompatible with the modern lifestyle that quickly developed as Norway's rich oil resources were discovered and Norwegians' aspirations and expectations quickly grew.
In a few years, Norway changed from being a fairly backward and simple country (by European standards) to one where the pace of life was like any other modern, developed economy.
My patients wanted fast, clean, modern and easy to understand solutions and treatments and had no time for messy and complex herbal remedies and poultices. Very soon the first of the 'ubiquitous' health shops were established and people started buying their natural supplements in boxes.
Although books and articles extolling the benefits of plants, minerals and vitamins abounded by the eighties, I personally found it difficult to determine which patients would benefit from what as the list of so-called 'miracle herbs' expanded.
I reserved my own herbal remedies for 'special occasions and I tended to stick with anise for tummy problems in young children, sage and thyme for 'old' throats.
Otherwise, I tried to give my patients tools in the form of nutrition, lifestyle skills, acupressure self-treatment and meditation self-healing exercises to help them help themselves. I was becoming increasingly weary of reading about the extravagant claims of more and more natural remedies that never seemed to live up to their 'promises'.
My faith in healing plants was however fully justified after my first encounter with Aloe Vera in the late eighties. It was the first time that I had witnessed the healing benefits of this remarkable plant and two factors in particular struck me.
These two factors distinguished Aloe Vera from any of the other plants that I had previously tried and they were:
1. Aloe vera's almost instantaneous healing benefit and effect
2. The tangible effect on concrete signs and symptoms like pain, swelling and the like and not just the usual - 'I feel a bit better, I think!'
My personal experience with a knee injury I sustained whilst playing sport a few years ago, prompted me to look closer at the benefits and potential medical uses of aloe vera.
The injury was complicated and I was unable to walk. As I braced myself for a lengthy and inconvenient convalescence, I was lent a proprietary brand of aloe vera spray – called Aloe First Spray.
I was absolutely astounded at the rapid effect and especially the speed of the wound healing - I could almost see the wound grow and heal. This spurred me to conduct more investigations and research and I would now dare anyone to point to a plant with a longer history of documented medical benefits than aloe vera.
There are now regular articles in medical and other journals and the frequency of these seems to be increasing as more and more health professionals begin to understand the potential role of aloe vera in combating numerous ailments and diseases.
My enthusiasm for plant remedies has been re-affirmed since my own personal experience of the healing powers of this ancient plant. Aloe vera seems to give consistent, predictable and concrete results in an ever widening number of areas of application.
It's potential benefits seem endless: it helps with burns and a variety of skin disorders, bowel disorders, numerous infections, including chronic virus infections with fatigue and rheumatic disorders. Aloe Vera is a unique and versatile remedy. Try it!
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Psoriasis
July 2002, I suffered from psoriasis for years on my hands, knees and elbows. Conventional remedies couldn't help me and made the condition worse. I couldn't wear shorts or short sleeved shirts.
August 2002, After drinking Aloe Vera Gel, using Propolis Creme and Aloe Liquid soap - people no longer stare at me....
...I can wear what clothes I like and don't have to worry about people looking at me. I continue to use these wonderful products and would definitely recommend them.
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Mrs NS / BUCKS
I have been taking Aloe Vera for three years now. I was introduced to Aloe by a friend who noticed I was struggling when I got out of a chair. I told a friend I also could not sleep with the pain in my leg, during the night.
She gave me her distributors telephone number. She explained which Aloe I would need - Forever Freedom - and I started to take it. At first I took a small amount and over the course of weeks and months gradually built the intake up to 120mls. I am quite an impatient person so I expected things to work at once. Obviously it took about 4 weeks to start to give me relief. I now take 60mls each night to maintain my freedom from pain. But if I do start getting twinges I up my dosage until it subsides.
I have used many other Aloe products, (cream to soothe the effects of radiotherapy after cancer, moisturiser when my skin has felt sore or rough, tablets that have helped my immune system). My son cut his hands in the gym and used the same cream as I did when I had the radiotherapy and was quite surprised how well it healed. I would recommend these products to everyone as this firm only uses pure ingredients.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
In January 1983 I was diagnosed as suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriasis. By the July I was very ill, as the Arthritis had attacked my entire body. By this time I was almost crippled, in very severe pain and in and out of hospital. For the next four years I was very unwell but in 1987 it subsided, I went into remission and I stayed in quite good health apart from the odd joint being painful.
In November of 1992 it hit me again but this time with a real vengeance and I was admitted to hospital immediately after a visit to my GP. My ankles were like balloons, my left shoulder was frozen because of extreme pain and it even attacked my jawbone, but the most painful of all the joints were my hands and feet. Today both my hands and feet are very disfigured.
In October of 1996 I was invited to a presentation evenings to hear about the benefits of Forever Living Products Aloe Vera. I took home a bottle of the drinking gel, a heat lotion, some Omega 3 and a toothgel and started to use them. I must say that I was very skeptical but decided to give it a go and I am truly amazed at what has happened.
Within a few months all of the Psoriasis in my hair, knees and elbows had gone, and it is now eleven months since I started to take it and my arthritis is very much under control, in fact I feel really great. I still get a bit of pain and discomfort but nothing like it used to be.
Along with drinking the Aloe Vera drinking gel I joined FLP and within eleven weeks I made the position of manager in the FLP marketing plan. I now have a steady income that has just crept over the twelve hundred pounds a month mark and I am sure my future is now in very safe hands with this company. I would recommend anyone to try these remarkable products for themselves as they could get the same results as I have had.
Update ~ 2007, I am still using all the products from FLP. I feel fantastic, and feel I am in the best physical shape that I could be, considering I have had this dreadful disease for 24 years. I urge anyone to try these amazing products, they have completely changed my life. Thank you so much FLP."
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Mrs A / Devon
The reasons I have taken your Aloe Vera for 4 or 5 years, everyday. It really helped me when I had shingles 18 months ago especially when it left me with herpes Zosta which lies dormant under the skin. I also suffer with allergies and eczema and Aloe Vera really helps in controlling it, and my skin is virtually clear. Aloe Vera also has a calming effect on the whole body, and helps my immune system.
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Sensitive Skin
I have very sensitive skin and, because of this, I had difficulty finding a range of skincare products that I could use without causing irritation.
For years I used a very expensive range, as seemingly my only available option.
When I was introduced to FLP’s ‘Fleur de Jouvence’ skincare range I was delighted: after using the products for a few days I noticed a big improvement in the texture and appearance of my skin, and within about three weeks the acne scarring on my cheeks had faded to such an extent that I was able to go without wearing my usual heavy foundation – in the words of my friend who recommended the products to me, It’s what your skin has been waiting for!
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Septic arthritis
June 2002 Following Septic arthritis as a child I was left crippled with a deformed, painful right hip and shortened leg. The initial J" shortage increased by 1/2" each decade to a current 3 1/2". Limited cycling and walking in my teens and early twenties ceased or declined with age. Nevertheless I enjoyed a long, happy marriage with my late wife and a good career in architecture.
At the end of March 2002 I was recommended Forever Freedom to me. After less than a week the hip pain was easing.
After four weeks I was so excited about the improvement that I registered with FLP to enjoy the benefits of the products at wholesale. I have started running for the first time since I was 6, and at the age of 71 have started taking tennis coaching, a sport I had to give up when I was 17.
I have even managed a 4-mile walk and my gait is much smoother now. Swimming, formerly reliant upon arm strokes, is now balanced with propulsion provided equally by my arms and legs. Weekly circuit training and twice weekly Hatha yoga are significantly more effective and enjoyable.
Now, after less than three months, my pain has virtually disappeared altogether. Naturally I was so excited that I started recommending the products and before I knew it I had become a Supervisor and having great fun in my new career.
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Shaving
After electric and blade shaving I have always suffered with razor rash lasting most of the day.
Within a few minutes of using the Aftershave Balm the redness faded, the soreness went and I felt great. Forever has produced an amazing product I can rely upon to help me through the day.
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Stiff Neck
I have had a stiff neck for years since a serious motorbike accident. Within 4-5 days of drinking Freedom I noticed a difference and by the end of first month I had greatly improved mobility.
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Teeth
I suffer from ulcers on my tongue which are very painful and can last up to 2 weeks, something that used to happen frequently throughout the year.
I was first introduced to the Forever Bright Toothgel by my Sister-in-Law over 12 months ago having explained the benefits of Aloe Vera and the anti-bacterial properties contained within the Bee Propolis in the Toothgel.
Being very sceptical as one normally is when having never heard of an Aloe Vera before, coupled with the opinion of what could possibly be better than “Colgate”, I used the Toothgel believing that I was willing to give anything a trial if it helped with my mouth ulcers. I used the Toothgel in conjunction with the Aloe Drinking Gel as I originally thought that the Ulcers may be stress related and thought that the Gel would help in that particular area.
Well 12 months later I am still using the Toothgel which happens to be my favourite product in the whole FLP range. It’s fresh taste, coupled with the fact that I have not had my teeth polished once in 12 months are all additional benefits to the noticeable reduction in ulcers on my tongue throughout the year.
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Feeling Better
My favourite product is the Aloe Vera Gel. Why? Well because you take it internally, it is systemic, it goes everywhere and whatever else you apply on top, this is a real building block for better health and feeling better.
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Feeling healthy and happy
I have never experienced a similar range of benefits and effects with any other remedies that I have used in the last twenty years.
The range of aloe vera products that I now use in the clinic can supplement most other avenues of treatment and very often their benefits are powerful enough to be used on a 'stand-alone' basis.
I collaborate with doctors and I have found that using aloe vera (both drinks and/or topical products) can be an ideal supplement to conventional medical treatment.
Skin and digestive disorders respond well and I am particularly struck by the increased vitality that patients experience when taking aloe vera internally.
It seems that taking aloe vera strengthens the immune system and boosts energy levels, especially when a lack of drive and vitality has physical causes.
I would also say that aloe vera also seems to make people happier - it's probably because they feel so much better.
If you feel healthy and look healthy, the chances are you'll feel happier too!
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TESTIMONIALS ~ OUR ANIMALS !
Horse Owner / Scotland
Despite best efforts by varying vets my horse was really agitated by pollens throughout the dry season, so much so that riding him became impossible as he shook his head so violently. It was suggested to me I try him on 5 Bee Pollen tablets in conjunction with 200mls of Aloe Gel daily.
The effects were truly remarkable – within a week he was out hacking and back in work within a fortnight. Once his immune system was fortified with the Aloe Gel I was able to reduce the bee pollen tablets accordingly. I have continued to administer the Aloe Gel as I feel his immune system benefits from it enormously, not to mention his healthy appetite, shining coat and strong hooves! Many thanks for such a wonderful product.
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Loving dog owner / bucks
DOG on Aloe ~ a rescued dog from starvation and abandonment also had bowel problems. Thanks to Aloe Gel, over a period of 3 – 6 months, he has become the healthy.
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Mrs M / Portsmouth
RABBIT ON ALOE VERA GEL DRINK !
We first noticed a deterioration in our rabbits general wellbeing in the Summertime when he reached the grand old age of six years plus. Suddenly he was not able to leap onto the furniture as usual. He could not get his hind legs up and onto the sofa. He would hang on with his front paws and struggle.
It was then we decided to use the ‘Aloe treatment’. We started sprinkling about 10/15mls on his evening meal. At this point he had lost a lot of weight – 800g, his usual weight being 1kg.
By Christmas he was not able to jump into his hutch without help although he could chase the cats and fellow rabbit around the garden and was very well and alert otherwise. We then gave him 15mls onto his lunchtime meal as well as evening and 2 dishes of water. One all water the other 2/3 water 1/3 Aloe.
At the beginning of the New Year, our rabbit’s legs started to give way. My syringing a further 5mls direct into his mouth, this improved him further. Sometimes it can be a couple of hours before his back legs are steady again, but Aloe has made all the difference to the quality of his life.
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