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Post by savvy on Jul 13, 2021 20:01:57 GMT
It is such a relief to have a decent degu vet at times like this. It sounds like Sneaky was living up to his name.
Manuka honey is very good, I think we're only just beginning to find out how good.
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Post by bouncy on Jul 13, 2021 21:10:17 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Jul 14, 2021 8:36:26 GMT
Both Sausage and Spud are a bit slow off the mark and have prize headaches this morning. They can't work out why they can't get through the hole to get upstairs! On the plus side, I can hear a foldback clip being abused
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 14, 2021 18:56:02 GMT
ROFL!!! WOO HOO!!! That is good news!!
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Post by bouncy on Jul 14, 2021 19:07:31 GMT
He still looks quite frail sometimes, but he's munched cc, and even had the energy to get frisky with Spud earlier.
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 14, 2021 19:09:30 GMT
I'm glad to hear it! How often do you apply the Manuka honey? It is must rather . . . interesting? I mean . . . the stickiness must be a bit of a problem . . . not to mention a wiggly little body.
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Post by bouncy on Jul 14, 2021 19:13:02 GMT
I was told once daily. I just squeeze it on and leave it. No idea how long it lasts! I'll look at progress tonight, if any, and decide whether to apply it more frequently.
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 14, 2021 19:19:22 GMT
That sounds a lot better than trying to spread it around!!
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Post by bouncy on Jul 14, 2021 19:30:43 GMT
The tube it comes in has a tiny opening, so it's not like there's a massive splurge or I'm trying to dip him in it
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 14, 2021 22:02:38 GMT
OH THAT'S GOOD!! ROFL!! I was imagining an amount comparable to the size of his exposed penis.
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 15, 2021 10:48:53 GMT
And all the bees banging on the window wanting their special honey back!
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Post by bouncy on Jul 15, 2021 16:25:24 GMT
He's settled back in now, albeit on only one level. Spud is great with him, accepting that he can't have any cc until Sausage has finished. It's clear Spud is missing the others, though.
Sausage has taken to licking off as much of the honey as possible, but the actual penis has been retreating a bit. I gave an extra coating of honey today, and will be looking at another dose tonight.
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 15, 2021 19:07:43 GMT
I'm sorry that Spud is missing the other boys during this time of special care . . . but I'm so glad he is with Sausage and is such a good nurse and companion!
I'm thrilled to hear that there is some "penial retreating" taking place! WOO HOO!! That is awesome! Perhaps the . . . gentle licking of the honey . . . is also somehow beneficial? You are so very good with your degus, Bouncy!
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Post by bouncy on Jul 16, 2021 9:41:51 GMT
So, this is Sausage one week after his prolapse. It looks absolutely horrible still, so imagine what it was like before! Yes, that flap at the back is a piece of cone. The penis itself has retreated somewhat, but he'll never be the same again, and I will have to make the decision whether to keep them as three pairs, or try to reintroduce and have a four and a two again.
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 16, 2021 17:43:37 GMT
OH OUCH!! That just looks so nasty and wrong. Bouncy . . . is the tissue that is deep red still alive? It looks kind of crusty and dried out.
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Post by bouncy on Jul 16, 2021 19:28:11 GMT
No, the only crusty bit is what's hanging off at the back. I've just got my fingers crossed that the deep red starts to go pale pink.
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 16, 2021 22:51:22 GMT
Praying for that!!
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Post by savvy on Jul 16, 2021 22:51:37 GMT
I can't even look at that photo without wincing. It looks so sore, poor lad.
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 17, 2021 10:39:45 GMT
Apart from the brown bit dropping off, it does look like it is healing to me, fingers crossed.
I take it the issue is going to be if scar tissue on the cone restricts the diameter and stops the penis going back in longer term?
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Post by bouncy on Jul 17, 2021 21:48:27 GMT
As far as I understand it, it's whether the penis will return. If it does, what kind of state will the cone be in. If it doesn't, how can this be dealt with long-term with potentially ongoing attacks from Sneaky, friction dragging, no wheels, infection, etc. He's developed some swelling at the base, or it could be that he's more sunken on one side instead.
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