tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 1:34:04 GMT
found him lying onthe bottom of the cage .. he's cold. got him on a heat pad and wrapped ina blanket .. his mouth inside looks swollen but not sure what they look like
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tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 1:37:29 GMT
have tried to open the mouth of one of my other ones but he won't have it! the vet told me to try and get him to drink a bit of warm water, so i have a syringe (without needle) but he squeaked a bit when i put a drop at the side of his mouth ... what could it be ..
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tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 1:38:53 GMT
he's been eratically chewing his cardboard tube for the last 2 days and not the lino on the shelves have been chewed .. does this mean anything
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tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 1:43:16 GMT
I think he's dead
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 19, 2012 2:33:30 GMT
OH NO!! Tzr, I am so, so sorry! What a terrible day for you. I feel terrible that I was not here to help, and that you have lost him. It sounds like he may have had over grown teeth, or a swollen tongue possibly from his teeth cutting into them? I am very sorry for your loss, hon!! My thoughts are with you!!
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tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 12:18:48 GMT
Thank you ... I'm so upset .. who'd have thought you'd get so attached to such a small little thing.
R.I.P. Toffee
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Post by nuttz on Mar 19, 2012 12:44:56 GMT
bless you tzr  im so very sorry to read this news.............. what a terrible night for you! RIP little one xxx hugs to you tzr (((x))) |
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Post by yasmin on Mar 19, 2012 14:19:09 GMT
So, so sorry to hear about all you went through last night and for poor little Toffee. My heart goes out to you.  |
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tzr
Burrowing Degu
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Post by tzr on Mar 19, 2012 21:17:59 GMT
Thanks everyone ... my children were fine this afternoon when I told them .. we buried him in the garden .. I was the only one upset! He wasnt even 2 years old .. I'm worried about what he died of because of my other two
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Post by bijett on Mar 19, 2012 21:57:00 GMT
I'm so sorry. rIp Toffee.
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luna1
Burrowing Degu
Nozzle, my miracle!
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Post by luna1 on Mar 20, 2012 12:32:33 GMT
So sorry to read about Toffee Unfortunately you will only be able to guess what the problem may have been, the only sure way would have been a Post Mortem. If the mouth was swollen then it could have been a tooth issue, allergy to something? Was he OK beforehand or was he ruffled, off his food or anything unusual for him? The problem with Degus is that they are masters at hiding health problems and go downhill very quickly as you know. Children are funny really, When we have lost animals in the past, I am the one who is upset and they carry on as if nothing has really happened. They manage to get over things quicker than we do in some cases. |
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Post by moletteuk on Mar 20, 2012 13:23:22 GMT
I'm very sorry about Toffee x
Keep a close eye on the others for any change in eating or chewing habits, or weight loss.
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mhb
Burrowing Degu
Mystified and Entertained on a daily basis
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Post by mhb on Mar 20, 2012 15:03:03 GMT
Really sorry to hear your news.
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im so very sorry to read this news.............. what a terrible night for you!
