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Post by missbelluk on Dec 29, 2009 10:55:16 GMT
Copper had been off colour over the weekend, I noticed signs of impaction, so I cleared all the nasty poop out. I also notice he had a bit of a runny nose/crusty eyes. I kept an eye on him, syringe feeding, I also gave him some baytril. No improvements so I went to the vet this morning. He hasn't been swallowing any of the food I've syringed, it just hasn't gone down So the vets given him some antibiotics and some water under the skin, as he's dehyrdrated. Has anyone had any throat problems with their piggy? His breathing is normal, but he struggled to squeek when he injected him. I'm hoping its just a sore throat and nothing to serious. We have another appointment tomorrow morning, if he hasn't improved then the only other option is to send him on his way I hope he pulls through today, he's such a strong piggy
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Post by Niki on Dec 29, 2009 22:58:33 GMT
I've no experience myself but wish him all the best. I don't know if it's any help but Daktarin Oral Gel is good for sore mouths
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Post by chelleywhite on Dec 30, 2009 6:27:49 GMT
I had a similar thing a few months ago with one of my piggies. Not the crusty eyes or runny nose, but it sounded like he had something stuck in his throat, like hay, as he was really struggling to squeak. Of course I checked and found nothing and sadly he died the following day. He had always been a weak little piggy really, but he was so placid it was really upsetting. Copper sounds like he's much more robust and I really hope he gets better soon! Chelley x
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Post by missbelluk on Dec 30, 2009 8:28:32 GMT
Thankyou both, he took his last breathes at 8am this morning I'm heartbroken, he was one of my original piggies, such a sweetheart
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Post by delukem on Dec 30, 2009 11:14:55 GMT
So sorry to hear about Copper. It is always sad when we lose one of our little friends, but I am sure he had a lovely life with you RIP little man
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Post by Niki on Dec 30, 2009 23:26:36 GMT
I'm so very sorry Sleep in peace Copper xx
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Dec 30, 2009 23:57:19 GMT
Oh dear I am so sorry you lost Copper RIP little man
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Post by chelleywhite on Jan 9, 2010 8:40:05 GMT
Oh that's very sad news. I know exactly how you feel and I'm so sorry. RIP little Copper xxx
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