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Post by rayfay on Jan 1, 2007 22:44:01 GMT
This morning I noticed Mimi was favouring one of her back legs. She wasn't constantly holding it up. Only when she was on the loft or running. I looked at her foot and saw nothing. I also felt all the way up her leg and checked her toes and compared it to her other one. It didn't feel any different. I can't believe Mimi is having so many problems lately. Does anyone know what her leg might hurt for?
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Post by josie on Jan 1, 2007 22:47:12 GMT
It might be just a bruise or sprain if she's landed funny when hopping off her ramp. Keep an eye on it and if it hasn't improved in a couple of days consult your vet. As its not all the time its hopefully nothing serious.
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Post by rayfay on Jan 1, 2007 22:48:32 GMT
Yes I was thinking she may have banged it on something. Will keep an eye on it. Thanks Josie.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 1, 2007 22:50:53 GMT
Aww.. poor Mimi,
Yes keep a close eye on her Rach and if it seems to get any worse get her to the vet so he can check it out. Always better to be safe than sorry hey?
I hope it gets better soon,
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Post by rayfay on Jan 1, 2007 22:51:59 GMT
Yes always better safe than sorry but our piggie vet is really expensive!
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 1, 2007 22:58:20 GMT
Yes always better safe than sorry but our piggie vet is really expensive! Yes I know they can be but if she needs to go then she needs to go however much it costs, sorry I don't mean to preach and I hope you don't take this wrong. Have you got a fund put by for this sort of thing Rach? I always say I will start one but never do. I have paid out a fortune over the past month or so for Beth and Lily-Belle well it must be more than £350 in total but it needed to be done so my credit card got a battering. I hope she doesn't need to see a vet but if she does you will take her wont you Rach? Dawn |
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Post by rayfay on Jan 1, 2007 23:03:46 GMT
Yes of course I will take her. I know what you mean but for all the things we did for our cat moonpie last January we paid probably 3 times that for Asia's UTI.
I just took a look at her and she wasn't favouring it at all. I will still monitor it. Should I soak it in some epsom salt?
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 2, 2007 10:54:27 GMT
It couldn't harm to bathe it, just keep an eye on it and if it gets worse just take her ok? This is what having pets is all about but hey they give you so much pleasure that they are worth every penny in my opinion. It's just a shame they like to rip us off at the vets, it should be against the law.
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Post by rayfay on Jan 2, 2007 17:11:17 GMT
It should be. Her leg is looking better. It's just a tad bit tender right now. She's still eating and drinking loads so I'm not too worried.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 2, 2007 19:17:14 GMT
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Post by rayfay on Jan 2, 2007 23:44:32 GMT
I have just watched her for several minutes dashing around the cage. Her leg only seemed to bother her once. It must not be anything serious. Good thing because the vet is closed today!
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 3, 2007 10:38:13 GMT
Oh that's good news Rach maybe it is getting better Dawn |
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Post by rayfay on Jan 3, 2007 18:51:08 GMT
I think she is totally good now! thanks for all your help!
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jan 5, 2007 22:20:15 GMT
Oh I am glad to hear it Rach Dawn |
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Post by kimspigs on Jan 15, 2007 22:30:59 GMT
Just read this post Rachel, How is Mimi doing now, I hope she is ok?
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Post by rayfay on Jan 16, 2007 0:18:08 GMT
She's doing great Kim! Running around like a maniac, eating, pooping, the usual pig stuff! lol |
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Post by kimspigs on Jan 17, 2007 22:05:58 GMT
AAWWWWWWWW that is great news Rach, glad everything healed on its own...
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Post by rayfay on Jan 17, 2007 23:12:05 GMT
Thanks Kim!
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Post by badger on Jan 18, 2007 19:33:20 GMT
Glad she's okay now Rachel. I know what you mean about vet costs. I really want to train as a vetinary nurse when my children are a bit older, I'm hoping that'll help, then maybe I'd get staff discount too!!!! |
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Post by jessegee on Jan 20, 2007 15:45:00 GMT
Thats a great idea, Ange, we should have a sponsor scholorship fund lol! So glad Mimi's on the mend a bit now Rayfay, tell her not to scare you like that in future... jessegee |
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Post by rayfay on Jan 20, 2007 16:41:16 GMT
Yes Jesse I have already told her (and Asia for her UTI) that many times! I really do not like sick piggies or any sick animals!
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