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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 3, 2011 15:53:54 GMT
Hi Guys i'm really hoping someone can help me with my poorly chin...
He was perfectly healthy up untill two days ago. I noticed he wasnt eating properly and was wiping his mouth a lot, so i assumed it was a teeth problem. But after letting him out for a run about he had a seizure. Now he is very lethargic and just not acting himself. Unfortunately because of bank holidays etc, i can't take him to the vet untill tomorrow. Does anyone have any clues as to what might be wrong, and what i can do in the mean time until i can get him to the vets?
Thanks guys! xxx
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Post by nickymills30 on Jan 3, 2011 15:55:20 GMT
oh hun, i haven't much experience of sick chins, but just wanted to let you know i;m thinking of you and sending loads of hugs to you both, let us know how you get on xx
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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 3, 2011 16:05:59 GMT
Thankyou, means a lot! Just hope he gets better  xxx |
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Post by Bexi87 on Jan 3, 2011 16:32:04 GMT
Has he eaten or had any water? I'm not a Chin owner but I would assume it is important to keep him warm and comfy, and give him some food and def make sure he has water.
I really hope he gets better, am thinking of you
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Post by degus123 on Jan 3, 2011 17:33:35 GMT
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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 3, 2011 20:06:17 GMT
Thanks guys, i've been giving him food and water by hand (he wont take it otherwise) and hopefully this will be enough to keep him happy untill the vets tomorrow
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Post by louwra on Jan 4, 2011 9:31:34 GMT
Hope he will be fine !
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Post by dazie on Jan 4, 2011 14:15:03 GMT
How did the vets go?
Make sure you get some science recovery food for him to give him a extra boost, plenty of fresh hay he may require you feeding that to him too. Get some syringes in just in case. Hope it went well at the vets
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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 4, 2011 17:27:06 GMT
Thats exactly what the vet said! I'll have a go at feeding him hay too if he can't do it himself. He's had his teeth clipped and he's recovering from the anaesthetic, little bit drowsy but looking much happier. I've also found out he has a heart mumur. Apparently its nothing to worry about, just something to keep an eye on.
Thankyou for all the well wishes everyone!
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Post by dazie on Jan 4, 2011 17:45:21 GMT
Glad he is on the mend!
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Post by Bexi87 on Jan 4, 2011 18:04:48 GMT
So glad everything is ok!
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Post by degus123 on Jan 4, 2011 18:09:00 GMT
glad all is well
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Post by nickymills30 on Jan 4, 2011 18:09:33 GMT
thats brilliant news xxx
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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 5, 2011 14:33:45 GMT
The only thing is he's still grinding his teeth even though the vet said they are fine now. Maybe hes just got into a bad habit.
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Post by susiechinchilla on Jan 13, 2011 23:49:05 GMT
How experienced in chins is your vet, did they do a head x ray ? If hes still grinding his teeth hes more than likely still in pain . Is he eating on his own
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Post by lucylubroughton on Jan 17, 2011 21:35:33 GMT
Great news, he's completely back to normal now! He's on heart tablets (we found out he has a mumur) but now he's back to his cheeky old hungry self
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Post by hellsbells on Jan 17, 2011 22:34:59 GMT
That's great to hear! Glad he's back to his usual self!
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Post by nickymills30 on Jan 18, 2011 7:14:52 GMT
oh hun, the fab news xxx
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Post by louwra on Apr 7, 2011 11:31:19 GMT
Great news!!
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Post by xpsolo on Jun 14, 2011 13:02:08 GMT
was it the heart mumur that caused the seizure ? i only ask becuase i lost my chin the other week becuase he kept having seizures and not even the vet new why
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