How bad is this?
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
Last night Spot had his last dose of antibiotics, and today his quarantine is officialy ended after 3 long weeks! However, he doesn't get to go and play with the girls yet, because he needs another week for his neuter surgery to be effective. Also, I have a sneaking suspicion that a 4-week quarantine is called for in his case.
On Thursday I'm driving up to Oakland for a few days with my daughter, so Spot will get to go on his first road trip! I'm not quite sure how I'm going to keep him both dry and hydrated on a 7-hour roadtrip (2 hour driving stints and 2 stops works well for us). I'm thinking of putting him in a laundry basket with hay and veggies, but he needs a lot of water because he's on Lasix - and he usually consumes most of a 16-ounce water bottle in a 24-hour period (and pees it out).
Any great ideas for the traveling pig, and thoughts on what I should take for emergencies, besides his regular heart meds?
On Thursday I'm driving up to Oakland for a few days with my daughter, so Spot will get to go on his first road trip! I'm not quite sure how I'm going to keep him both dry and hydrated on a 7-hour roadtrip (2 hour driving stints and 2 stops works well for us). I'm thinking of putting him in a laundry basket with hay and veggies, but he needs a lot of water because he's on Lasix - and he usually consumes most of a 16-ounce water bottle in a 24-hour period (and pees it out).
Any great ideas for the traveling pig, and thoughts on what I should take for emergencies, besides his regular heart meds?
- Amy0204
- We miss our sweet Oreo
I would take a lot of towels! Those disposable puppy pads might also be helpful to absorb the pee and you can change them easily at the road stops. Also, would water in a syringe make it a little easier/neater to handle? I suppose other emergency items might include an AB and simethicone, as well as some CC with something for administering it. And possibly, the name of a vet up there should you need it. I'd be curious to hear what others say. How long will you be gone?
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
Hey, this is Southern California - melons are always in season :-) I'm only going from Thursday returning Sunday, so just a few days.
Holly, he hasn't had subcues since he started drinking on his own (a LOT of drinking), and I had a friend (who's a nurse) do them when he was so sick, because it required two people since he wouldn't stay still. As he's drinking so much, why would I need to do them?
Towels, syringes, and puppy pads on my list - great ideas. Oh, and melon!
I need the name of a good vet in or near Oakland, just in case - I know there are some up there!
Holly, he hasn't had subcues since he started drinking on his own (a LOT of drinking), and I had a friend (who's a nurse) do them when he was so sick, because it required two people since he wouldn't stay still. As he's drinking so much, why would I need to do them?
Towels, syringes, and puppy pads on my list - great ideas. Oh, and melon!
I need the name of a good vet in or near Oakland, just in case - I know there are some up there!
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
Well crap. I just called my housesitter to confirm arrangements for when I go away, and she's flaked out. So I guess Spot won't get his road trip after all.
I guess I'll just send my daughter on up with her father, and I'll celebrate New Year's Eve here with the piggies and the dogs - and GL :-)
I guess I'll just send my daughter on up with her father, and I'll celebrate New Year's Eve here with the piggies and the dogs - and GL :-)
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- I GAVE, dammit!
In case you end up going, the only vet that I know in Oakland is Dr Harvey at Oakland VCA. The HRS uses her quite a bit but I've heard she is so/so with pigs. She's big in the bunny world and publishes quite a few bunny papers.
I can give you good recommendations about 20 minutes from Oakland. I can give you names in Castro Valley, Lafayette, Concord and Walnut Creek.
Becky is close to Oakland (Alameda) and I am not all that far. I am sure one of us could help you with transportation if needed.
I can give you good recommendations about 20 minutes from Oakland. I can give you names in Castro Valley, Lafayette, Concord and Walnut Creek.
Becky is close to Oakland (Alameda) and I am not all that far. I am sure one of us could help you with transportation if needed.