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Post by yasmin on Oct 30, 2015 15:23:46 GMT
Last night, 4-year old male degu Yuu stopped being his usual, crazy active self.  He just sat all fluffed up in his (and half-brother Roku's) nest, and wouldn't come out even for treats. I coaxed him to move, which he did, and tried feeding him but he would only take one sunflower seed, and then he went back to the nest. It was the same this morning. I have noticed dark urine around the cage. I thought it might just be because I am feeding them a dried vegetation/flower mix that has alot of dark and orange colour to it. Now I am suddenly worried that it might be something more serious. I have made an appointment for Yuu with Dr. Auger for Monday afternoon. |
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 30, 2015 18:41:45 GMT
Oh gosh, is there no respite for you??
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Post by deguconvert on Oct 30, 2015 21:55:11 GMT
I think you need to have frequent traveler discounts. You poor loving mum! I hope he is OK!
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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2015 3:58:54 GMT
I think he is dying.!!!! He tries to move but can barely drag himself around – his back legs are so weak, he keeps tipping over on his side. He is cold to the touch; I have put a fleece around him. He squeaks now and then. I don't know what to do.
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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2015 4:41:01 GMT
Yuu is sitting up a bit. He took some water from a syringe. My husband tried to give him a drop of Ovol in case the problem is bloat.
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Post by uglibug on Oct 31, 2015 8:06:00 GMT
Poor you, and poor goos!
Try and keep him warm, a heat pad if you have one or just cuddle him in a fleece or even inside a shirt. Offer water and some calorie rich foods, like pieces of nut, if he won't take hard food try mushing some up for him. I definitly think a trip to the vet asap.
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Post by bouncy on Oct 31, 2015 8:06:41 GMT
Oh no! Has the warmth from the fleece helped? I'm so sorry you're having to go through this.
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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2015 8:26:08 GMT
He is unresponsive and cold. I am holding him against me, trying to warm him up - he just lies there, limp.  |
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Post by degumomofmany on Oct 31, 2015 8:52:01 GMT
I am so sorry! I hope he gets better, but if not, I know he knows you love him.
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Post by uglibug on Oct 31, 2015 9:07:09 GMT
You're doing all the right things. Just keep trying to raise his temperature and keep him calm and safe. If he will take a treat or some water, go for it but if he's too cold he will be shutting down so he may not be interested. Try something he normally goes crazy for. We're all hoping for the best for you both. X
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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2015 14:13:23 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Oct 31, 2015 15:11:36 GMT
Oh I'm so sorry! You've had a really rough week, and it's such a terrible way to end it  |
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Post by winic1 on Oct 31, 2015 15:39:56 GMT
Oh, I am so very sorry. |
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Post by uglibug on Oct 31, 2015 17:23:35 GMT
So sorry. |
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 31, 2015 17:33:28 GMT
I'm very sorry I hope it was fairly peaceful. RIP Yuu xx |
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Post by Bexi87 on Oct 31, 2015 17:35:21 GMT
Oh Yasmin, what a terrible week. I really feel for you, RIP x
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Post by deguconvert on Oct 31, 2015 20:09:34 GMT
Very deeply sad and sorry for your losses, love!! I am thinking of you.
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Post by animalmadchloe on Nov 1, 2015 18:27:49 GMT
Sorry for you loss yasmin xx
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He just sat all fluffed up in his (and half-brother Roku's) nest, and wouldn't come out even for treats. I coaxed him to move, which he did, and tried feeding him but he would only take one sunflower seed, and then he went back to the nest. It was the same this morning. 
