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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2018 1:14:20 GMT
Nod - estimated age is 3.5 years old. Took Nod to the vet for a check up because she snuffles - especially when she eats. Vet took a look at her and can't find anything wrong with her. He says her breathing sounds fine, her heart sounds good, all looks well and.... her teeth are perfect  . |
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Post by misscatafer on Oct 31, 2018 6:40:34 GMT
Great news  |
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 31, 2018 11:15:23 GMT
WOW! There's a first time for everything!  |
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Post by bouncy on Oct 31, 2018 11:41:55 GMT
Phew!
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Post by yasmin on Mar 2, 2019 18:08:34 GMT
Took Nod back to see Dr. Clement a couple of days ago. She continues to snuffle, her breathing is still laboured and may be worsening, she is wiping her nose a lot, she coughs, and she is losing weight.
On the positive side - she is very active (crazy, almost manic active) and clear-eyed.
I also told the vet that I suspect that Nod, and possibly Blinken, are diabetic. Nod definitely drinks a lot.
The vet had a listen to her heart and lungs. All seems fine there but she told me that the symptoms do point to a heart issue. Diabetes may also be a factor. However, we will first treat the coughing and the nose wiping with antibiotics, in case there is a respiratory ailment. After two weeks, Nod goes in for a followup.
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 2, 2019 18:42:54 GMT
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Post by moletteuk on Mar 2, 2019 19:19:33 GMT
Sounds a bit strange, I hope Dr Clement can figure something out and help.
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Post by yasmin on Mar 2, 2019 21:15:09 GMT
Blinken drinks a lot but otherwise does not show similar symptoms.
It is strange but something is going on. Maybe it is nothing to worry about - Dr. Auger had thought that maybe her nasal passages are just narrow. But the weight loss is concerning.
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Post by yasmin on Mar 14, 2019 3:10:22 GMT
Nod had her followup today. She is absolutely fine now after 14 days of baytril (twice a day) - no snuffling, no coughing, no wiping her nose. She probably does have narrow nasal passages which make even the slightest congestion difficult for her - that may be why she was showing signs of distress before the infection reached her lungs (lungs have sounded find all along). |
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 14, 2019 14:32:18 GMT
WOOHOO!!! HAPPY DANCE!!
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Post by yasmin on Sept 4, 2021 18:09:48 GMT
 I think Nod is dying. Her condition is similar to Inken's a few days before she passed away - laboured breathing, weight loss, lethargy. This being a long weekend, both of the vets I go to are either not in or their clinic is closed. I can't get an appointment before Tuesday - I doubt she will last that long. We'll see. She is eating so I gave her some Metacam on half a treat. |
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Post by yasmin on Sept 4, 2021 19:55:44 GMT
The Metacam has helped. She is now up and moving about.
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Post by deguconvert on Sept 4, 2021 20:34:58 GMT
WHEW!!! Good thinking, Yasmin! I pray it continues to help and that she is well past whatever is ailing her before Tuesday comes.
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Post by moletteuk on Sept 5, 2021 16:59:56 GMT
Fingers crossed for her.
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Post by yasmin on Sept 5, 2021 20:51:39 GMT
She seems to be doing better today. Breathing still rough but back to her active self.
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Post by deguconvert on Sept 8, 2021 5:36:01 GMT
How is she doing now?
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Post by moletteuk on Sept 8, 2021 8:57:41 GMT
How did it go at the vet?
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Post by yasmin on Sept 10, 2021 0:46:42 GMT
I didn’t take her. She has been active and eating ever since.
Not sure what happened that day . She was lying outstretched and on her side - not bloated. She barely moved and when she did she walked slowly with her stomach low down near the floor. After the Metacam, she slowly returned to her normal behaviour. I have not given her Metacam since and she has been back to normal - running her wheel, chewing on the bars and wanting to be held and carried around.
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Post by yasmin on Mar 15, 2022 19:07:29 GMT
Nod passed away just now.  I see it's been a long time since I have updated this thread. Nod was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago and was expected to pass within days - however, with daily prednisone and TLC she lived several months more with a reasonable quality of life. However, in the past week or so she experienced bouts of diarrhea and blood in her urine. This morning, I found her laying on her side, not at her usual place on her heated bed (reptile rock covered with fleece ramp cover), and breathing through her mouth. I made an appointment with the vet for 5 pm - it is now 3 pm. Must admit, I am thankful that she did not have to suffer the one hour drive to the vet - and that she passed in her own home. Rest in peace, my sweetest.  |
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 15, 2022 19:22:22 GMT
I am so very sorry, Yasmin!! I have always loved her, from the first time I heard her name. What a sweet and beautiful degu she is! My heart goes out to you! RIP sweet Nod!
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