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Post by dyzired on Jun 22, 2011 0:44:40 GMT
Soo.. The vet said she thinks she saw something when they tested his feces.. So i believe she gave him a dewormer type thing.. Hes also on oral meds for 7-10 days.. And after that hes gonna get another deworming thing.. She also gave him fluids today because hes extremely dehydrated from all the diahrrea. She told me to continue giving him water in a syringe to make sure hes actually getting water. And to go on this website and order "critical care" food.. She didnt do blood tests because she said from what she gathered from Her research that diabetes would take longer to develop. What do you guys thin of her diagnosis? She doesnt seem confident he'll make it.. Im praying for the best though. Moose is a little fighter and he keeps holdin on! Ill be devastated if he dies  |
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 22, 2011 4:13:47 GMT
I think she is giving you her best go . . . and think she may well be on to something. Do get the critical care for him, and look on the foods and feeding board, there is a recipe on there for food to help an ill or thin degu that needs help to recover. I'll keep praying for little Moose. Hang in there, Dyzired!!
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Post by sam99 on Jun 22, 2011 5:58:58 GMT
Between you it sounds like you are doing all you can for the little fella. I guess it's now up to him to keep fighting. Thoughts with you both and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 22, 2011 18:48:56 GMT
what meds did she prescribe? I would have thought an antibiotic would be covering all bases.
The 'Critical Care' is really what I was thinking of when I said about the Benebac, I didn't know you could get Critical Care over there, it's emergency nutrition with probiotics, my vet swears by it. Fingers crossed for him x
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Post by dyzired on Jun 22, 2011 19:48:45 GMT
The critical care stuff i have to order online.. Ill check out the recipe on here as well
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Post by sam99 on Jun 22, 2011 20:32:08 GMT
Most vets should be able to sell you some sachets of critical care as it's something they should be keeping in stock, not only for degus, but all other small rodents. I get mine from the vet when needed for guineas, rabbits, rats etc (Its possible the pet stores may even stock it)
May be worth an ask around rather than waiting for an online delivery.
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Post by dyzired on Jun 23, 2011 22:08:43 GMT
OKAY sooo I just went to the petstore to buy moose a new water bottle...and to my EXTREME surprise I stumbled across degu food!! =]] They said they had just recently started carrying it. It is Vita Exotics Degu Formula...(fortified with vitamins and minerals..high fiber timothy-based pellets...low fat vegetarian formula).....now my question is..can I just give him this and dump his other food out?? or should I mix it with some of his other food for a few days? or waht? I dont wanna upset his tummy any more than it already it...and I'm hoping a correct diet can help him health wise...ALSO...should I still order the critical care stuff online? or is a degu diet good enough?
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 29, 2011 4:29:07 GMT
I've been wondering how our little Moose is doing? It feels like forever since we last heard about him. I hope the silence isn't forboding, and that he has been gaining strength and good health.
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Post by dyzired on Jun 29, 2011 14:48:47 GMT
Hes still kickin! You know moose.. Hes a fighter.. Hes definitely got his energy back.. Hes a little curious fellow now and he really wants out of his cage to play with rocket. I have not brought him back to work though because i dont think hes 100% better yet. I hope he keeps improving as he has been. Hes still a little undrweight but he definitely gained a lot back
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Post by woodchip on Jun 29, 2011 14:51:46 GMT
That's excellent news. Glad Moose is on the mend. Hopefully him and Rocket can be cagemates soon and live a long and fun life together.  |
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Post by fred on Jun 29, 2011 15:00:28 GMT
That's great news !!  |
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Post by Kins on Jun 29, 2011 15:01:31 GMT
Yay for Moose! He's a tough cookie!
I too was getting a little worried as we hadn't heard about him for a while!
Are you going to bring Rocket home soon?
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 29, 2011 15:05:56 GMT
Oh I'm so glad to hear this!! Thanks for letting us know. I want to know the same thing as Kins . . . do you think you'll be bringing Rocket home soon?
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Post by dyzired on Jun 29, 2011 15:18:50 GMT
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Post by sophie9901 on Jun 29, 2011 22:12:25 GMT
I was so happy when I just saw your update!! I'm so glad little moosey is doing well!! I'll still be thinking of him!! Hopefully he'll be back to his old self in no time at all! x |
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Post by sophie9901 on Jul 1, 2011 17:17:54 GMT
Hows little moose doing now? |
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Post by dyzired on Jul 6, 2011 21:35:55 GMT
sorry i havent been updating. Moose seems to be back in tip top shape. Hes eating his new food with no fuss now.. And he seems to have gained all his weight back and hes his little chubbly self again. Hes a happy guy and has lots and lots of energy again. Quick question though.. I know degus arent carnivorous(sp?) or whatever.. But would it hurt him to eat a mealworm? I was feeding my chameleon and turtles some mealworms and he looked interested so i put one by him and he kinda played with it a little and then he grabbed it in his little paws and ate half of it.. But i took the other half away cause it freaked me out lol will he be,ok? |
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Post by woodchip on Jul 6, 2011 21:46:26 GMT
 I think Phil was talking about feeding Edna mealworm when she was pregnant as a boost in protein. Presumably a very limited number for a poorly/pregnant goo won't do them much harm. |
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Post by blossombrooks on Jul 6, 2011 21:50:14 GMT
I'm sure he'll be fine, my daisy ate the legs off a beetle the other day and she's quite ok, I was fairly grossed out tho  Like you I had a panic and posted about it, another member (think it's phil) said he'd given his pregnant goo dried mealworms as a protein boost. I probably wouldn't give it again if you don't feel happy about it or maybe google it? Apparently they prob eat small beetles in the wild when eating hay. :-) |
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Post by blossombrooks on Jul 6, 2011 21:51:49 GMT
Sorry woodchip didn't mean to repeat you, I must've still been writing as you posted. :-)
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Like you I had a panic and posted about it, another member (think it's phil) said he'd given his pregnant goo dried mealworms as a protein boost. I probably wouldn't give it again if you don't feel happy about it or maybe google it? Apparently they prob eat small beetles in the wild when eating hay. :-)