Purdy not eating

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Luna! I am very relieved that she's starting to eat!

[Niki]

Brilliant news! I'm so pleased she's eating, altho' her mouth may be tender she must be feeling much better ;D

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Niki! She's eaten a little bit of hay too.

[Dawn - Admin]

That's a goods sign are you still syringing her?

[cavymaniac]

Yeah, I am Dawn. I don't want her to lose weight while she's not eating much. She's not been too bad today, she ate a bit of her supper last night and managed a whole baby corn. Today she's been in her food bowl and been a bit more active.

[celia]

Fantastic news ! Do you have any matacam to give for pain relief ? I know you can give baby calpol but dont know the amount

[cavymaniac]

Thanks celia! I don't have any metacam, the rodentologist did suggest I give her Calpol at 0.2mls a day.

Purdy's still improving, last night she was eager for her supper and she's eaten most of it. She's also been eating grass and has been in her food bowl again this morning. Also, she's drinking again now (she had stopped).

Of course, we rang the rodentologist yesterday morning as I thought it best for Purdy to go and stay with her for a few days as the syringe feeding has been difficult and I've been scared of hurting her. Typical that Purdy waits until we've got an appointment before she really starts perking up! I didn't want to cancel incase she took a step backwards so we're still going to go........mind you at least the rodentologist will be able to keep an eye on her teeth and make sure she does get enough food down her until she's fully recovered. (Purdy still fights me and spits some of the food out) We've got to take Ruby back for a teeth trim on Friday so we'll probably fetch Purdy back then so it'll only be 4 days that she's away.

I do miss my babies terrible when they're not home but I just want to make sure that Purdy recovers properly.

[xxlunaxx]

Glad to hear this Amy... it sounds like she is doing well. I realize how difficult it must be to be separated from Purdy for a few days but you are doing the right thing and the four days will fly by hopefully!xx

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Luna. We took her this morning. I know she's in good hands and hopefully she'll be much better when she comes home.

[Dawn - Admin]

Oh lets hope so I know you will miss her whilst she is away though.

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Dawn. I'm missing her heaps already! But I know she'll be well looked after as Louise has always been brilliant with my piggies.

[cavymaniac]

Well, we've just got back from the rodentologists and Purdy is home again. She's been doing ok and has started squeaking at veggie time now.

I'm leaving her alone for the rest of today to let her settle back in. I'm just really glad she's home and seems to be on the mend.

[Orlaith]

That's good. I hope she gets back to herself soon

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Orlaith! I hope so too!

[xxlunaxx]

Aw im delighted to hear that... id say she is glad to be home too. You must be so relieved that she is on the mend :)xx

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Luna. She's already been in her food bowl several times and has eaten some readigrass. She certainly seems ok!

[cavymaniac]

I took this piccy this evening and I think she's settled back in ok!

[Dawn - Admin]

Awww... she is so cute glad she has settled back in Amy.

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Dawn!

She was eager for her supper last night and she did eat most of her veggies!

[luvcats22]

awww what a cute pic amy. glad she seems ok now. xxx

[xxlunaxx]

Aw what a cute pic! she looks really cosy

[Orlaith]

Aw, she looks great. I bet you're delighted to have her back with you.

[cavymaniac]

Thanks Dawn, Luna and Orlaith!

Yeah, I'm really happy to have her home. She's sat on my lap right now and we're having a bit of a cuddle.

[celia]

glad to hear it all worked out well x

[cavymaniac]

Thanks celia! Purdy is pretty much back to her old self now and is eating normally. It's such a relief when they get well again!