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

Yay well done Christian. Keep up the good work and keep getting stronger for your mummy. He is such a little sweetie who has been through so much.

Hope fully he gets well soon and can go back with his friends. Get well wishes little man x
 
I've been watching Christian's progress and really hoping everything eases up for both of you as quickly as possible. I am sincerely happy to see this little guy doing so well. I had forgotten from your other pics and posts how really handsome he is!

It's always so stressful to worry and even to care round the clock for these little ones; despite how much we love them and are happy to do it. Christian really is very lucky to have such a loving piggy parent. Best regards to you and your family (paws included).
 
fanniephina said:
I've been watching Christian's progress and really hoping everything eases up for both of you as quickly as possible. I am sincerely happy to see this little guy doing so well. I had forgotten from your other pics and posts how really handsome he is!

It's always so stressful to worry and even to care round the clock for these little ones; despite how much we love them and are happy to do it. Christian really is very lucky to have such a loving piggy parent. Best regards to you and your family (paws included).
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Thanks I am exhausted. Got up at 4.30 to do the feed this morning. I takes about me around 15 mins to get everything prepared and about half an hour to syringe feed 8ml + as much water as he will take. Then its clean up time for about 5 minutes. I am doing this every 2-3 hours day and night. It takes a lot of time, but I know I am the one that is keeping my Christian alive and if I don't do it he wouldn't survive. I'm just happy he has started to eat a bit of hay now as well as grass and his veggies. So onwards and upwards lets hope he starts eating properly very soon.
 
Sounds as if your love and commitment are pulling him through if he’s beginning to eat by himself again.
Make sure you look after yourself as well - treat yourself when Christian is back in with his family.
 
Have just done yet ANOTHER syringe feed (I feel like it's been going on forever is this really day 3?) he took 8.5 ml this time:yikes:I was a teensy bit late feeding him as I had just got back from the pub where I treated myself to lunch with Tom. Oh forgot to post this yesterday. This is scar day 2

Christian scar Day 2.webp

and this is scar day 3
Christian Scar Day 3.webp
 
Gem789 said:
Bless you and little Christian, I can imagine how exhausted you are.Hope he’s eating fully by himself soon x
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So do I! yesterday I caught him sniffing the dampened pellets in the bowl. He didn't eat them but at least he's showing interest!
 
Betsy said:
Have just done yet ANOTHER syringe feed (I feel like it's been going on forever is this really day 3?) he took 8.5 ml this time:yikes:I was a teensy bit late feeding him as I had just got back from the pub where I treated myself to lunch with Tom. Oh forgot to post this yesterday. This is scar day 2

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and this is scar day 3
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Oh poor little guy :(. Good that he's eating a bit at a time. Hugs and fast healing for the both of you. Take it easy and get some naps in between.
 
Betsy said:
Have just seen him eat some dampened pellets :yahoo: and he is now chomping quite happily on grass. Think I may skip the 6.30 feed as he is eating don't want to discourage him!
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Way to go Christian! :clap:
 
Betsy said:
Have just seen him eat some dampened pellets :yahoo: and he is now chomping quite happily on grass. Think I may skip the 6.30 feed as he is eating don't want to discourage him!
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So pleased for you, that’s a good sign :nod:
 
Once my post op piggies have started eating a bit of pellets and hay I have started stretching out the time between feeds to encourage them to start eating for themselves. He’s such a good boy. Hope he continues to ,ale great progress. It’s a nice neat (but huge) scar x
 
Thanks @VickiA and @piggie smitten. Fed Christian this morning and 4.30 he took 9ml! Then again at 7 where he took 5 didn't next one as he has started to eat pellets and hay for himself now.:yahoo:May just top him up this afternoon and again last thing tonight. It is so tiring but he is worth it!

Here is scar day 5
Christian Scar Day 5.webp
 
Woo go on little man, you get eating those pellets and hay yourself! Well done mummy Jacky! :yahoo:
 
Betsy said:
Thanks @VickiA and @piggie smitten. Fed Christian this morning and 4.30 he took 9ml! Then again at 7 where he took 5 didn't next one as he has started to eat pellets and hay for himself now.:yahoo:May just top him up this afternoon and again last thing tonight. It is so tiring but he is worth it!

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Well done @Betsy - sounds like Christian has got the idea he needs to feed himself. I think a big top up before bed should see you through to breakfast time and give you a much needed night’s sleep. Brilliant news x
 
VickiA said:
Well done @Betsy - sounds like Christian has got the idea he needs to feed himself. I think a big top up before bed should see you through to breakfast time and give you a much needed night’s sleep. Brilliant news x
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I hope so! I'm just about to do a feed now and then a big one at 10ish before bed.
 
fanniephina said:
Oh poor little guy :(. Good that he's eating a bit at a time. Hugs and fast healing for the both of you. Take it easy and get some naps in between.
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OH, how good you go up up the pub. Tom & you are neglecting poor Christian. Could I have you address or phone no so l can report to the RSPCA
 
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