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Post by animalmadchloe on Apr 11, 2017 22:30:13 GMT
Big Al was 280g hea been dropping weight over last few weeks vets Monday. Teeth absloutly fine no spurs or infection. Current weight 243g. Help what's happening. Dean my amazing vet said monitor him if he looses more come back for bloods and x-rays what's happening!?!?!?! He looks so thin!!!
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Post by ntg on Apr 11, 2017 23:21:05 GMT
Is he eating okay Chloe? Any of the usual signs of dental disease and no signs of any injuries that may have gotten infected.
They can sometimes lose a bit of weight in spring but I wouldn't expect it to be quite that drastic.
Best you can do is to try and get him to bulk up a little using extra seeds and nuts and maybe have recovery feed on hand just incase you need it quickly.
I hope he maintains or starts to gain weight again soon!
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Post by bouncy on Apr 11, 2017 23:22:48 GMT
That's a massive drop! Did Dean include xrays in his checks? Could something be stressing him out? Could you try some high calorie foods that don't require much effort, like ground nuts?
Come on Big Al, sort yourself out!
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Post by yasmin on Apr 12, 2017 2:59:26 GMT
Teeth are usually the culprit – spurs but also roots. I would definitely consider having X-rays done.
I too would try and tempt him to eat high calorie foods.
I guess if he looks skinny, he isn't bloated (?) Is he all fluffed up and hunched? Is his backbone sticking out/prominent? Or is he still looking reasonably good and active? (My skinny sickly goos weigh 130-150g.)
Come on, Big Al. We're all rooting for you!
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Post by animalmadchloe on Apr 12, 2017 7:09:40 GMT
I haven't had x-rays done yet. I've just paid out my deposit sp literally hanging on to payday.
Dean was nearly an hour having a very good look in his mouth and didn't see any spurs or infection. He said to feed him up a bit and weigh him regularly and come straight back if hea still dropping then we'll do bloods and x-rays. His nasal passage seems clear no snuffling or discharge. Hes still active maybe sleeping a bit more but I dont find him fluffed up anywhere maybe he's Jusy been feeling under the weather. Back bone isn't sticking out but hips are slightly more prominent. Not majorly though.
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Post by bouncy on Apr 12, 2017 9:13:33 GMT
Perhaps he's crash dieting for his beach body  Seriously, though, keep us posted! |
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 12, 2017 15:19:37 GMT
Yes, please do keep us posted!!
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Post by animalmadchloe on Apr 12, 2017 18:52:50 GMT
I will do!!
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 12, 2017 19:33:25 GMT
Do yours usually lose weight in the spring?
Have you noticed any change in eating habits or activity?
See what you can spot going on over the next few days. Hope he's OK.
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Post by animalmadchloe on Apr 13, 2017 13:47:50 GMT
Do yours usually lose weight in the spring? Have you noticed any change in eating habits or activity? See what you can spot going on over the next few days. Hope he's OK. He's been sleeping a bit more he does loose a bit of weight but not that much usually he's put a little back on since mo day so not so worried x |
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Post by bouncy on Apr 13, 2017 14:25:09 GMT
Better check he's not nicked all the chocolate biscuits Glad he's putting weight on  |
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Post by animalmadchloe on Apr 14, 2017 6:54:53 GMT
Better check he's not nicked all the chocolate biscuits Glad he's putting weight on There's no chocolate biscuits in our house I put my husband on slimming world Monday so it all went in the bin Sunday Haha. Worked tho he's lost half a Stone in 5 days! |
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Post by bouncy on Apr 14, 2017 10:34:33 GMT
Excellent!!
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