Sundae
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
I've been treating Sundae for the past week for a suspected UTI: his cage stank of that particular UTI smell, but he showed no other symptoms.
Today I bathed him, but tonight he still has that dreadful rotting flesh smell.
He'll still perky, but I think we're coming to the end.
Today I bathed him, but tonight he still has that dreadful rotting flesh smell.
He'll still perky, but I think we're coming to the end.
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- Supporter in '13
I am reading this thread for the first time, and it brought me to tears. I feel so sorry for Sundae, and for you. He looks like such a sweet guy and it kills me what this "person" did to him. You do so much for these little guys sometimes with little thanks from others, and I think you are a remarkable person for it. I'm sure Sundae knows how much you love and care for him. I really hope that he can pull through. I will be thinking of both of you.
- LAWomans
- "Live Long and Prosper"
Well, Sundae has joined my "Special Needs" herd. All but Polly are heart pigs, and now Sundae is here with Millie, Frosting and Freddie. He too has an enlarged heart. I need to get some stock in Lotensin!
Sundae weighed 1lb 6.2oz and was basically a skeleton with hair, when I got him on July 4th. I took him to Dr. Kanfer and discovered he has impacted roots (you can feel the bumps) and hooks on his molars. He can't eat pellets or regular hay. He does eat veggies and the leaves from alfalfa hay. I have been syringe feeding him at least twice a day and giving him dishes of Critical Care during the day. He has gained almost 4 oz over the past month. Our goal is to get him strong enough to have those hooks filed down so he is able to eat better. The odd thing is he can eat carrots. That was always my guide to whether they are having teeth issues. Guess that doesn't work anymore.
Sundae isn't frantically searching for something he could eat, like he was and isn't drinking as much water, trying to satisfy his hunger.
If anyone has suggestions on how to put weight on these little ones, I would appreciate it. I include baby cereal with the Critical Care and pumpkin or squash.
He seems very happy in his 2x4 CC cage. Now if I can just figure out how to get that green stain off of his beatiful white coat! I've tried shampoo, but because he drools his food out, it just gets messy again. I am going to get some baby bibs to see it I can eliminate some of the mess.
Sundae weighed 1lb 6.2oz and was basically a skeleton with hair, when I got him on July 4th. I took him to Dr. Kanfer and discovered he has impacted roots (you can feel the bumps) and hooks on his molars. He can't eat pellets or regular hay. He does eat veggies and the leaves from alfalfa hay. I have been syringe feeding him at least twice a day and giving him dishes of Critical Care during the day. He has gained almost 4 oz over the past month. Our goal is to get him strong enough to have those hooks filed down so he is able to eat better. The odd thing is he can eat carrots. That was always my guide to whether they are having teeth issues. Guess that doesn't work anymore.
Sundae isn't frantically searching for something he could eat, like he was and isn't drinking as much water, trying to satisfy his hunger.
If anyone has suggestions on how to put weight on these little ones, I would appreciate it. I include baby cereal with the Critical Care and pumpkin or squash.
He seems very happy in his 2x4 CC cage. Now if I can just figure out how to get that green stain off of his beatiful white coat! I've tried shampoo, but because he drools his food out, it just gets messy again. I am going to get some baby bibs to see it I can eliminate some of the mess.