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Duke has pneumonia

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We went to the vets today, Dukey has had a toofie trim grrrrr the molars had met once again but that was cause he was not eating 8...
He basically hasn't eaten other than what i syringe feed or handfeed him.
We are now doing the 3 antibiotics to try help him, Baytril 0.4ml twice daily, Tribrissed 0.5ml twice daily and Flagyl 0.5ml twice daily.
His xrays were dreadful his little lungs are full of fluid. Brendan was lovely and has gone thru all the possabilities for him, he asked me would i like to do any of them........and then said it may or may not help....this was taking a sample of his lung fluids and making a culture. I've decided it's too risky and at his age and his health i just can't.
So now it looks like we just try to keep him fed as much as i can and keep him medicated............and wait. I have no idea when he'll go to the rainbow bridge but it could be awhile just depends on how he goes and how his little heart handles all this.
He's such a little darling when he came out of the anaes i was busy speaking to Brendan and Dukey nibbled my fingers cause he knows he always gets a treat when he comes out of his anaes....silly me was not ready with a treat so he reminded me x)
As long as he's not in pain i'll do everything i possibly can for him, including the 2am feed i've been doing the past 3 days. Plus giving him the extra veggies as well via syringe.
Please keep all paws crossed for my little trooper, thankyou xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
awww poor dukey, everything crossed for the little man xoxoxoxo

sending lots of hugs and xoxoxoxo's from my girls
 
Oh what a darling boy....trying so hard and you are too Glynis.
Keeping everything crossed that he is comfortable and starts eating again by himself x>>
 
aww poor Dukey, but he has a lovely mummy do all she can for him.

Sending hugs and kisses from me and my gang.

xxxxoxo

get well soon Duke!
 
Glynis, massive hugs for you and Duke. x)
Keep fighting little man.
 
Aww Glynis, I've only just caught up on this - so sorry, poor you and poor Duke. I guess all you can do is keep him comfortable - sending hugs and prayers your way

Sophie
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As always you and Duke are in our thoughts. Sending hugs and wheeks and hope that he has a comfortable night and that you manage to get some sleep. Take care.
 
So sorry to hear Duke is so poorly; you're both in my thoughts. How is he doing today?

Lots of piggy hugs from Daisy and Clover (and me)

x
 
Hi everyone, i called vets today...........his last xray has been read :( he has scarring and has very full lungs with fluid 8...8...
He let me feed him some canteloupe today just a bit but he didn't spit it out wooooo hoooooooo x)x)
 
Glynis said:
Hi everyone, i called vets today...........his last xray has been read :( he has scarring and has very full lungs with fluid 8...8...
He let me feed him some canteloupe today just a bit but he didn't spit it out wooooo hoooooooo x)x)
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Oh Glynis I am sorry to hear the news.

Least he is still eating, hes still strong boy, and a amazing piggy for fighting so hard.

sending lots og hugs and kisses x
 
I'm sorry Glynis to hear the news, hugs to you xx

Come on Dukey you have been doing so well, be a strong boy for mummy and get better real soon xx

Sending lots of hugs and xoxoxoxo's
 
Aw poor Duke, hurry up and get well! xoxo

My boys said to send their best wishes to him, hope he perks up soon Glynis. We are thinking of you both!

Katie x
 
More massive hugs for you and Duke.
All of my mob are rooting for you. xxxxxxxxxxx
 
Glynis said:
Hi everyone, i called vets today...........his last xray has been read :( he has scarring and has very full lungs with fluid 8...8...
He let me feed him some canteloupe today just a bit but he didn't spit it out wooooo hoooooooo x)x)
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Well done little man for eating the canteloupe. We're all sending our best of wishes to you, and to your Mum - you're a very special boy, I think we all agree on that.
Kisses to Dukey, and warmest of hugs to you, Glynis - this is such a difficult time for you.
Sue
 
Glynis, so sorry to hear that Duke is still under the weather ... he is a brave little chap!

Lots of hugs and cuddles coming his way for a very speedy recovery! x>>x>>x>> and to you Glynis xx
 
Hi Glynis,

I didnt see you on here today, is everything okay with you and Dukey?

sending lots of hugs and kisses to you both x
 
Has your vet tried him on a diuretic to rid his lungs of the fluid? When one of ours had pneumonia the rodentologist we saw prescribed an antibiotic and a diuretic ( I think it was called Frusol? Furosemide?) which helped a lot with clearing his lungs.
 
Oh honey, my thoughta and prayers are with you both. Duke, i'm sending all my love to you and your mommy, but Pheobe, Ruby, Bethany and Maggie-May are especially seding plenty of get well kisse and love to you. You're such a loved boy, we all wish you well and will for you to stay comfortable and pass on painlessly. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Glynis and Duke. I just want to send you both lots of healing vibes. Connie and Lizzy send lots of piggy :rose:rose:rose:rose and x>>x>>x>>x>> to Duke . Come and Duke x Stay strong Glynis x
 
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