• Discussions taking place within this forum are intended for the purpose of assisting you in discussing options with your vet. Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk, is solely your responsibility and not that of this forum or its owner. Before posting it is your responsibility you abide by this Statement

Don't know what to do about Christian.....

The vet gave me Supreme Science Recovery which Christian has just had 5ml of. He is currently munching away on more grass. It's all he seems interested in eating at the mo. He is on 0.75ml dog Metacam twice a day and weighs 1085g. His next dose is due at around 8pm. Vet said his guts sounded just a bit slow and he didn't seem too worried as he didn't suggest a gut stimulant. Maybe I should have pushed more.
 
Just keep a close eye on him. If grass is all he will eat then that is fine as long as he's used to getting grass. He will start to perk up, especially with the SS recovery stuff. Sending lots of healing vibes!
 
That’s a good dose of painkiller and SS recovery is very good. Good to hear he’s taking that well for you from the syringe. And as for chomping on grass, As long as he’s interested in eating something then I think that’s good news. After all he’s been through it’s going to be a while before he feels back to normal again. Keep it up Jackie, you’re doing great xx
 
Thanks guys your support is amazing. He's just taken 5.5ml of recovery food and he's starting to fight back! All good signs. I have left some dampened pellets and some freshly pulled grass in the hospital cage within easy reach of the snuggle tunnel which he has practically lived in since I brought him home.
 
I was given gut stimulant meds for Baxter. The vet said his gut sounded a bit slow still on the post op visit the day after his op so I was advised to increase the dose from twice to three times a day. I know it's a bunny not a piggy but their tummies work the same way :)

Glad he is eating a bit. He'll soon be back to normal I'm sure. xx
 
Slept :zzz: through the alarm so Christian didn't get fed from 10.30 until 6.30 this morning :oops:. No wonder he took 8ml! He's put on 10g since yesterday so at least I'm getting enough food in him! He has had a tiny nibble on some hay this morning and he's shown no interest in hay at all until now He has loads of fresh grass which he can munch away on at his leisure. His tummy is still nice and soft so no bloat which I am constantly worried about as he is still not eating properly for himself. Hope it's not long until he starts eating properly so he can go back with his family. At cuddle time last night I put him on the blanket with the other 4 and he immediately started doing his sexy bum wiggle and rumbling - he must be feeling better. Velvet and Betsy (DA BOSS and No 2 in command) were grooming him so hopefully he will be accepted back.
 
Have decided to take Christian back to the vets this afternoon to ask for some gut stimulants. He has taken to syringe feeding very well but he needs to start eating something other than grass on his own so hopefully gut stimulants will help him to achieve this. He is showing an interest in other food now and sniffs it or has a little nibble but then just gives up. He is still eating grass which is his one great love but then so is hay and he has only had the tiniest nibble of that. I'm glad he's eating grass as that will hopefully keep his teeth in good order.
 
Great to hear Christian is doing well. Come on little man keep eating and you will soon be back with your friends. Sending hugs to you all, I think you have been so brave.:yahoo:
 
Christian was given Ranitidine 1.7ml twice daily. Hopefully this will give him his appetite back. Here he is being a good boy and taking his syringe feed.

Christian Syringe feeding 1.webpChristian Syringe feeding 2.webpChristian Syringe feeding 3.webpChristian Syringe feeding 4.webp

And here he is to say thanks to all of you for your well wishes and all your hugs and love you have sent to him and his slave.

Christian says thanks.webp
 
Oh bless him! Christian you are gorgeous! Your mummy is taking very good care of you! Now come on little lad, get eating some hay and other stuff so your mummy doesn't have to worry!

*hugs* to you Jacky, excellent job!
 
Flutterby said:
Oh bless him! Christian you are gorgeous! Your mummy is taking very good care of you! Now come on little lad, get eating some hay and other stuff so your mummy doesn't have to worry!

*hugs* to you Jacky, excellent job!
Click to expand...

Thanks Ruth! Well I know I have to keep Christian alive and if that's a few days of inconvenience to me where no housework and no ironing gets done then so be it! Even the OH phoned yesterday to see how Christian was doing! And the OH claims not to care. I knew he loved my piggies really!
 
Betsy said:
Thanks Ruth! Well I know I have to keep Christian alive and if that's a few days of inconvenience to me where no housework and no ironing gets done then so be it! Even the OH phoned yesterday to see how Christian was doing! And the OH claims not to care. I knew he loved my piggies really!
Click to expand...

Haha he got busted!
 
Good boy Christian. Keep it up and you will soon be all better.
Still as handsome as ever I see.
 
He looks very bright Jacky - you’re doing a great job. Lovely to see his fuzzy face chowing down on his feed.
 
Betsy said:
Christian was given Ranitidine 1.7ml twice daily. Hopefully this will give him his appetite back. Here he is being a good boy and taking his syringe feed.

View attachment 87998View attachment 87999View attachment 88000View attachment 88001

And here he is to say thanks to all of you for your well wishes and all your hugs and love you have sent to him and his slave.

View attachment 88002
Click to expand...
You make syringe feeding look so easy lol.Glad to hear Christian is getting better x
 
Keep up the fab work sweet one! :luv: We are still cheering for you over here! x
 
Gem789 said:
You make syringe feeding look so easy lol.Glad to hear Christian is getting better x
Click to expand...
It's Christian that makes syringe feeding easy Gemma not me! He wants its as he is hungry:drool: Caught him eating a few dampened pellets earlier on so here's hoping he makes it back to his family in a couple of days. We are back to the vet on Sunday afternoon for yet another post-op check! My vets have been very thorough and completely amazing. The nurse who has met him twice was even kissing him today! He has worked his charm on her! Mind you he is a very gorgeous piggy! I have had my vets added to the Vet Locator as I have been so impressed with them over the last 2 years and especially the love and care they have shown to Christian and me over the last stressful days.
 
Betsy said:
It's Christian that makes syringe feeding easy Gemma not me! He wants its as he is hungry:drool: Caught him eating a few dampened pellets earlier on so here's hoping he makes it back to his family in a couple of days. We are back to the vet on Sunday afternoon for yet another post-op check! My vets have been very thorough and completely amazing. The nurse who has met him twice was even kissing him today! He has worked his charm on her! Mind you he is a very gorgeous piggy! I have had my vets added to the Vet Locator as I have been so impressed with them over the last 2 years and especially the love and care they have shown to Christian and me over the last stressful days.
Click to expand...
Aw, who could resist a few Christian kisses! :drool: Not me.
 
Betsy said:
It's Christian that makes syringe feeding easy Gemma not me! He wants its as he is hungry:drool: Caught him eating a few dampened pellets earlier on so here's hoping he makes it back to his family in a couple of days. We are back to the vet on Sunday afternoon for yet another post-op check! My vets have been very thorough and completely amazing. The nurse who has met him twice was even kissing him today! He has worked his charm on her! Mind you he is a very gorgeous piggy! I have had my vets added to the Vet Locator as I have been so impressed with them over the last 2 years and especially the love and care they have shown to Christian and me over the last stressful days.
Click to expand...
Aww that’s lovely, I thought I was the only person that kisses animals lol.My pickle was starving when I was syringe feeding but she still fought me, the lol
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top