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Post by misscatafer on Nov 16, 2017 22:22:04 GMT
Thank you Molette. She is still not able to put any weight on the leg, but is able to use it to scratch. She weighed 210g this morning. She continues to be brighter, she is getting more active - hopping round the cage like a little roo! The wounds are all scabbed over but to be honest I haven't had a good look today - I gave her the medicine on a nut as opposed to handling her. Her poos are coming out like big round balls, I think she may be a bit constipated, but have caught her drinking so am not too concerned about that. She is starting to display some of her usual behaviours now too. I haven't heard that terrible crunching noise for two days now either, although when she eats food such as nuggets or nuts she is going a lot slower than usual. I think she is getting there
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 16, 2017 23:04:26 GMT
Yay, Boo!! Keep on going, sweet girl!!
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 18, 2017 12:45:10 GMT
Boo is still doing well, now weighs 215g, still not using the leg though.
Harmione's blood blister on her toe popped today. Looooads of blood, now there is a bit of skin hanging off. She has been given antibiotics as advised by the vet. I've spent ages cleaning it, applying pressure, holding a paper towel on it etc. I put some hibiscrub on too. I put cornflour on it but she just licked if off. It's still bleeding but is easing off, so I've put her back in with Bella. I figured they would care for it naturally similar to a de-gloving.
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 18, 2017 16:01:27 GMT
I'm probably too late now but styptic powder is what you need to help stop bleeding.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 18, 2017 16:33:43 GMT
Well when I put her back in her and Bella started manically nest building... Stuffing loads of hay into their house, now they have been resting together ever since - so that was obviously where I was lacking! Look at the poor little smush:
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Post by randomname on Nov 18, 2017 16:50:13 GMT
She's so pretty. None of mine would sit in my hand like that, you're so lucky. Poor little lass , hope she heals soon.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 18, 2017 22:35:59 GMT
She is a pretty little thing well she is 'burrito'd' in a towel haha, so she doesn't have much choice! I gave her a seed to munch on while I was sorting her out and Rob couldn't resist a picture as she looked so cute. Her toe is bright red now, looks so sore, poor girl. She doesn't seem to notice it at all mind! I'll just keep up antibiotics to reduce risk of infection.
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Post by titchycatnipsandwich on Nov 19, 2017 17:41:59 GMT
I have that same tea towel for burrito’ing
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Post by bouncy on Nov 19, 2017 18:08:01 GMT
What a sweet Boo!
Late to the party, but please don't feel bad. You weren't to know what might happen. I've thought all of one group was back in, let out the next, and then realised I have four goos on the floor instead of three. Luckily, the out of place goo (Spidey) looked so stunned to come across unfamiliar company, I was able to snap him up. On a separate occasion, he did chase Sausagegoo, who was too fast for him.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 20, 2017 21:58:17 GMT
Boo is now 223g - she will be back to herself in no time. The scab came off her ear and wooooow the hole is even bigger than I thought! It looks so delicate, hope it isn't painful for her. She is also using the leg minimally. She has been very aggressive for the past two days towards ourselves and towards Toby if she catches him warbling down towards the girls. No physical aggression towards Toby mind, just shouting and the occasional shove. Us however, she is lunging at us whenever we go near her. I feel sorry for her, she must be so angry and upset by what has happened. She can obviously still smell and hear the girls which is causing her distress... And now she has a bit more strength she is able to demonstrate this. She now feels even more threatened by anyone who could potentially hurt her or take Toby away. Don't know what to do.....
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Post by savvy on Nov 20, 2017 22:34:04 GMT
I think she wants to roll her little fur sleeves up and sort them out now she's feeling better.
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Post by bouncy on Nov 21, 2017 9:14:15 GMT
Try not to worry about the size of the hole. Scaredy has a tear that runs from the top edge of his to about half way down. It did look quite red when it happened, but he's oblivious now. Boo is certainly possessive of her other half! Once she's back in with him and sees the others aren't getting a look in, she'll settle
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 22, 2017 4:44:26 GMT
Don't let her gruffness throw you off at all. If anything, be even more attentive and gentle with her. She will be persuaded that she really is safe and loved with time.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 22, 2017 8:30:14 GMT
It's just making me feel upset really that she is unhappy. She is still being aggressive towards us and has resumed bring obsessed with the girls, calling down to them and trying to get a view of them all the time (I have covered the whole top section with opaque glass surface protectors, then layered this with the usual wallpaper, cardboard then fleece, so no chance of that). She is also spending much of her time guarding the cage doors I have noticed.
The girls are also more interested in their neighbours than they were before. I have removed any ledges or high toys so they can't reach their shelf.... But they are just climbing the bars now in order to sniff/speak to them. The good thing is due to this they have to concentrate on clinging on so can't chew (not that they would get through glass anyway).
Toby is really in love with Harmione and vice versa, every time I open the top doors they are there nose to nose warbling and kissing.... So annoying! I had a fierce chomp on my hand from Toby when I blocked them with my arm.. It just bruised the skin, but is unlike him and shows he really wants to meet her again!
It is like a soap opera with these goos!!
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Post by bouncy on Nov 22, 2017 11:10:02 GMT
Hollyoaks eat your heart out!
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 22, 2017 14:47:47 GMT
Hmmm it does sound a bit frought and stressful and generally Hollyoaks. I'm sure it will settle in time, I can't think of anything else that would help, I think it's a case of just getting through it and waiting for it to pass. Hang in there.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 24, 2017 17:56:55 GMT
Update : everything is settling down! Boo has made an amazing recovery, she has even been using the wheel for the past 2 days! She is back to her usual self, has great appetite, is fab with Toby and is active again I still notice she is nervous when using the play pen as it has the girls scents everywhere, but she is OK with a bit of patience and encouragement. She isn't on guard as much anymore and is able to focus on other stuff. The leg isn't bothering her at all but occasionally she still holds it up, maybe it's become a habit. Toby is absolutely fine but still very much in love with both Boo and Harmione. Bella is her usual independent self, and Harmione's toe is making a really good recovery, the anti biotics fended off any infection. So reflecting on these past two weeks... There has been lots of lessons learnt and we were lucky. Last Tuesday we really thought Boo was going to leave us...we were fighting as much as her to keep her going with all the restraining, feeding, syringing etc. I Hope I NEVER have to go through anything like this again. Thank you so much everyone for supporting me through this horror.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 24, 2017 18:41:18 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Nov 24, 2017 22:34:52 GMT
That's a very distinctive ear! She can wear a ribbon through it with pride!
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Post by Emziedee on Nov 25, 2017 0:15:04 GMT
Well done!!!!! So happy to hear this 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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