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Post by bouncy on Jan 27, 2021 15:35:04 GMT
Oh no! Did he have a fall?
I'd call the vet back, tell them it looks like a break, and he's in pain/suffering and needs to be seen asap. Play it up as much as you can! Have you got any metacam?
Come on Brain! Your sons are cheering for you!
Edit: how is his foot feeling? Hot other cold, has it changed colour at all, is there any swelling? If it's cold, tell the vet asap!
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Post by sarahc on Jan 27, 2021 15:54:45 GMT
I've currently got him eating softened food and porridge oats he's really struggling with the hard stuff but main thing is I can get him eating
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Post by sarahc on Jan 27, 2021 16:00:53 GMT
Oh no! Did he have a fall? I'd call the vet back, tell them it looks like a break, and he's in pain/suffering and needs to be seen asap. Play it up as much as you can! Have you got any metacam? Come on Brain! Your sons are cheering for you! Edit: how is his foot feeling? Hot other cold, has it changed colour at all, is there any swelling? If it's cold, tell the vet asap! His foot feels normal i tun my hand right down and he didn't flinch. He has an emergency appointment tomorrow at 12 but with a normal vet at rutland best I can do atm
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Post by winic1 on Jan 27, 2021 16:19:47 GMT
What about up at his hip or back?
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Post by sarahc on Jan 27, 2021 16:58:04 GMT
He's not flinching when I touch him at all. He does feel very thin compared to the other day. Thats why I've given him softened food and oats
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 27, 2021 19:32:00 GMT
I'm sorry to hear this, Sarahc! I hope the best for Brain and for you. Hugs and more hugs!!
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Post by sarahc on Jan 27, 2021 20:09:02 GMT
He's getting slower as the night goes on I've given him pain relief. Sadly I think it might be time to let him go. Got to think of his quality of life above my own wants to keep him alive and giving cuddles forever
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Post by bouncy on Jan 27, 2021 21:00:51 GMT
Nooooo! come on Brain! We love you! Sneaky is scared for his daddy
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Post by savvy on Jan 27, 2021 21:22:20 GMT
Don't give up just yet. He may be getting slower because he's getting tired.
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Post by sarahc on Jan 27, 2021 21:37:06 GMT
If the vet says there is medication he can have to make him be ok then we'll take it because he's the easiest degu to give meds to. But if they are wanting to do any operations it'll be a no we don't want any unnecessary suffering As I've said its about his quality of life. Just had him out cuddling for past hour
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Post by bouncy on Jan 27, 2021 22:27:17 GMT
Pain is exhausting, and it'll take a couple of doses before he feels the full effect of the metacam. Let's hope it's something straightforward like a dislocation to pop back, or even a mini plaster cast. Who was it on here whose goo had a plaster, and a cone of shame to stop him chewing it off?
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Post by bouncy on Jan 28, 2021 11:27:16 GMT
I know you're probably on your way already, but good luck!
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 11:59:25 GMT
Yes nearly there he's no longer using his front left paw and has hardly moved all day. His back leg is extremely swollen. Will give an update once seen vet
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 12:40:22 GMT
Sorry guys it's the news we've been dreading. They suspect it to be a tumour but he is to frail for an xray. Brain has been put to sleep we just going to Bury him in my dads garden. Absolutely devastated but it was the right decision to stop any suffering and quality of life. Xx
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 13:01:40 GMT
R.I.P Brain
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Post by bouncy on Jan 28, 2021 13:21:41 GMT
Oh Brain! The only goo who could pancake and sleep on your mum's head! Rest well, and enjoy being with Pinky and Bam Bam again. We'll all miss you!
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 14:17:17 GMT
Oh Brain! The only goo who could pancake and sleep on your mum's head! Rest well, and enjoy being with Pinky and Bam Bam again. We'll all miss you! And Ella his girlfriend and baby momma x
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 14:31:31 GMT
Just giving sweeps extra cuddles now she is on her own. David going to re introduce her to her girls later in a neutral environment
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Post by bouncy on Jan 28, 2021 14:56:54 GMT
Fingers crossed!
Did she say goodbye to Brain?
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Post by sarahc on Jan 28, 2021 14:57:58 GMT
We put her in the travel cage with him last night until bed time and this morning until we left x
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