Steve's teeth?
- Paravati
- I GAVE, dammit!
Rosie was geriatric the first time he was put to sleep for his teeth issues. He went under several times over the next year and some months for various issues and did just fine. He did die of heart disease, too (unrelated). Sometimes the little critters can surprise you. I get the feeling on occasion that the geriatrics have more attitude than the younger pigs. They seem to sometimes be able to take more, somehow. Good luck with Steve.
- RavenShade
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That's good to hear.
Did Rosie have one side more problematic than the other?
Did Rosie have one side more problematic than the other?
- RavenShade
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Thanks for the visual.
Steve is stubborn. He's eating well, if slowly. I think his teeth are sore.
Steve is stubborn. He's eating well, if slowly. I think his teeth are sore.
- RavenShade
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I thought it looked familiar.
The TMJ would also explain why he still seems to be chewing right-sided.
The TMJ would also explain why he still seems to be chewing right-sided.
- RavenShade
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How many days should it take before he's eating normally? I still have to cut up veg for him, but he's starting to eat lettuce leaves without help. He can manage hay, but doesn't want to eat his pellets (still slurping CC, although I'm trying to get him to eat more regular food).
- RavenShade
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Partially for my own reference:
Vet said that I should stop the antibiotic for tonight and see if Steve's appetite is up tomorrow. He would have expected Steve to be 100% by now, because the amount of overgrowth was not that bad. Steve's white cell count had been a little elevated prior to this, so he's considering another blood test to see if that's still elevated. Will re-evaluate in the AM. Steve's weight is still low.
Vet said that I should stop the antibiotic for tonight and see if Steve's appetite is up tomorrow. He would have expected Steve to be 100% by now, because the amount of overgrowth was not that bad. Steve's white cell count had been a little elevated prior to this, so he's considering another blood test to see if that's still elevated. Will re-evaluate in the AM. Steve's weight is still low.
- RavenShade
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He was up to 2lbs earlier, after the trim, but he's back to 1lb 14 oz again. His average weight is more like 2lbs 2-3 oz.