One of the seven Labrador puppies, that were rescued from a crate next to the A249, is suffering from a mystery illness.

Named Achilles, the little pup has remained poorly despite his five brothers and sister thriving and putting on weight at KareBear Kennels, Gillingham.

Swale Borough Council's dog warden said on Facebook: "After noticing he was off his food Kelly and Billy Bleach, from the kennels, rushed him to Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital where he was kept overnight for fluids and observation.

"Whilst there, he presented with some bloody stool and we feared the worst, but thankfully canine parvovirus, a contagious virus, has been ruled out.

"Though his temperature has come down and he's brighter in himself, Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery, who are now in charge of his care, have made it clear he isn't out of the woods and his prognosis is still guarded.

"We're still not sure why he's so poorly, but Kelly and Billy are doing everything in their power to get him through it."

Achilles has now been sent home with lots of medication and is being monitored 24/7 for any changes.

The dog warden added: "After such a rough beginning, Achilles deserves to experience the joys of life.

"We know times are very difficult right now, but if anyone is able to donate to his ongoing medical care, please donate to the kennels directly."

Achilles' health update comes a week after his sister was declared as weighing half of what she should do.

In a Facebook post, Kelly and Billy said: "It’s been a very busy week here as we have the seven dumped puppies.

"They were found behind a bin on the A249 in a crate not big enough for them all so they were on top of each other.

"They also have a mange, are very malnourished and poorly.

"We’ve been struggling with them this week, all but one are on the mend.

"We’re rooting for the little boy, we called him Achilles and hope he pulls through."

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The kennels are not accepting any rehoming enquiries.