mamarat
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That is good news.
Oh Dear... PT again?
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crumbilina
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I bet the mason jars full of ice helped too - It was FAR too warm here... everyone was lethargic and not wanting to move further then the fridge/water bottle lol
I'm so happy - She took her liver flavored prednisone tonight like a champ! As a reward she got some baby food peas.She seems happy at the moment. I put her shelf back in because she is more mobile then what she was (with a hammock beneath it just in case she loses footing). OH and she is back on solids!!! :joy:
I'm pretty happy with her reaction to the prednisone. My last rattie did not respond as well as she is
I just hope it lasts for a few more days
I'm so happy - She took her liver flavored prednisone tonight like a champ! As a reward she got some baby food peas.She seems happy at the moment. I put her shelf back in because she is more mobile then what she was (with a hammock beneath it just in case she loses footing). OH and she is back on solids!!! :joy:
I'm pretty happy with her reaction to the prednisone. My last rattie did not respond as well as she is
I just hope it lasts for a few more days
crumbilina
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lol!
I will get some more tonight when I have some playtime with the rats. She really enjoys paper bags, so there will probably be more with her in one Here is some that I didn't post before to tide you over.
I think that in the last one she was contemplating eating my textbook :giggle:
She still seems good today - a bit hot still, it is quite muggy in here. BUT still eating solids!!!!
She's gained weight since she was eating the baby food - but thats a good thing for her since she will need that later on.
So still good stuff, and thats all I can ask for :joy:
I will get some more tonight when I have some playtime with the rats. She really enjoys paper bags, so there will probably be more with her in one
Here is some that I didn't post before to tide you over.
I think that in the last one she was contemplating eating my textbook :giggle:
She still seems good today - a bit hot still, it is quite muggy in here. BUT still eating solids!!!!
She's gained weight since she was eating the baby food - but thats a good thing for her since she will need that later on.
So still good stuff, and thats all I can ask for :joy:
crumbilina
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Oh forgot this one! - For some reason I find it too cute!
Rachael
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crumbilina said:Oh forgot this one! - For some reason I find it too cute!
I nominate for RPOM! :heart:
mamarat
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I second!
She is such a pretty girl.
She is such a pretty girl.
crumbilina
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Aww thanks She is a sweetheart.
I feel so bad that she needs to go through this... I'm trying to be positive, But there are just so many negative things going on in my world that it is hard. At least I can be happy (ok THRILLED) when she grabs a hold of that food (rather clumsily - but she still has it) and eats it ALL!
Shes still doing good today. Not the greatest of days for her, but she is still on solid foods and she can eat the mini treats that I got that are actually pretty hard. I'm going to have her out now for some playtime and hopefully she will perk up a bit after a bit of a run around. I'm sure that she will make me feel better too.
She is a sweetheart. I feel so bad that she needs to go through this... I'm trying to be positive, But there are just so many negative things going on in my world that it is hard. At least I can be happy (ok THRILLED) when she grabs a hold of that food (rather clumsily - but she still has it) and eats it ALL!
Shes still doing good today. Not the greatest of days for her, but she is still on solid foods and she can eat the mini treats that I got that are actually pretty hard. I'm going to have her out now for some playtime and hopefully she will perk up a bit after a bit of a run around. I'm sure that she will make me feel better too.
henry's_mum
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PT sucks hun, i'm SO sorry that you both have to go through it...
((hugs))
and she's a DOLL!
((hugs))
and she's a DOLL!
crumbilina
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haha!
Shes running around like a little youngling!
I was right, playtime with ratties can calm even the most shattered of nerves
Took her a good 10 minutes to eat her treat though but she got EVERY LAST CRUMB - must have been good!
Shes running around like a little youngling!
I was right, playtime with ratties can calm even the most shattered of nerves
Took her a good 10 minutes to eat her treat though but she got EVERY LAST CRUMB - must have been good!
henry's_mum
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YAY!!!!
crumbilina
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Some bad news:
Eve must have had a stroke today while I was at work. When I got home she was sleeping in her little puzzle hut, and so I decided not to disturb her. After a bit I decided it was necessary to see how she was, so I got her out of her hut, and things were... not good. She was tipped over on her side and pulled herself around on that side. Her eyes really freaked me out though. One had the pupil pointing straight up and the other had the pupil pointing forward. She is extremely tilty and can't eat or drink by herself right now, probably a lot to do with her eyes.
I, of course, panicked and luckily Chelle was around to help. She helped me right away (THANK YOU!!!!!). We have given her extra Prednisone for tonight and probably tomorrow unless the vet says different (with a good reason). I will call him tomorrow.
I feel so bad for this poor girl! She has had to endure so much. I wish I could make her better, but alas, I can only do so much. She is sitting on my lap after (another) feeding of baby food and ensure. She has peed on me twice (So I know she loves me haha).
Tonight she will stay in the little cage that I have so she will rest. Ill leave some ensure and water bowls out for her and she can sleep right next to my bed! Hopefully by tomorrow we will see some improvement. She is just on my lap now, boggling and bruxxing away
Gah she is SUCH a cutie :heart:
Eve must have had a stroke today while I was at work. When I got home she was sleeping in her little puzzle hut, and so I decided not to disturb her. After a bit I decided it was necessary to see how she was, so I got her out of her hut, and things were... not good. She was tipped over on her side and pulled herself around on that side. Her eyes really freaked me out though. One had the pupil pointing straight up and the other had the pupil pointing forward. She is extremely tilty and can't eat or drink by herself right now, probably a lot to do with her eyes.
I, of course, panicked and luckily Chelle was around to help. She helped me right away (THANK YOU!!!!!). We have given her extra Prednisone for tonight and probably tomorrow unless the vet says different (with a good reason). I will call him tomorrow.
I feel so bad for this poor girl! She has had to endure so much. I wish I could make her better, but alas, I can only do so much. She is sitting on my lap after (another) feeding of baby food and ensure. She has peed on me twice (So I know she loves me haha).
Tonight she will stay in the little cage that I have so she will rest. Ill leave some ensure and water bowls out for her and she can sleep right next to my bed! Hopefully by tomorrow we will see some improvement. She is just on my lap now, boggling and bruxxing away
Gah she is SUCH a cutie :heart:
mamarat
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:hugs: Poor sweetie
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Aww... I hope she picks up again. Give her a cuddle for me.
crumbilina
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I don't think that she is able to eat out of the bowl (no matter how low the sides are - I've tried the lowest that I have). How often is syringe feeding required? I am hoping she will be better by tomorrow, but I want to keep her strength up in the meantime, so... I guess it is feedings if I don't see her start to eat out of the bowl. I just don't know how often that needs to be done. Any ideas?
crumbilina
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OH and I will certainly give her a cuddle
She is such a sweetie, even through this.
Poor girl.
She is such a sweetie, even through this.
Poor girl.
Rachael
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Do you have any saucers for her to use? I usually use either saucers or baby food lids. Or you could put the food on a spoon and lift her head up a little bit and put the spoon to her mouth. I don't syringe feed them food, really only water... unless they take the food as I drop it off the end of the syringe.
Probably just give her as much as she wants to take every couple of hours or so.
Probably just give her as much as she wants to take every couple of hours or so.
Rachael
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Also the main thing is keeping her hydrated. Syringe her fluid every 2 hours at the most.
mamarat
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Are you giving her Ensure? I usually syringe feed them every 4 to 5 hours.
Fidget
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There you go.Your heart has been wanting to give her so much, and it has been all this time and she's been living life because of it.crumbilina said:
Now you want to make her all better. You know what you need to do - hope your vet knows his/her stuff. You're doing all you can with the Ensure & the love. Whatever happens, there's no doubt you have made her better all this time, right? Hugs.
