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Duke has pneumonia

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12/9 update:

now down to 804g and not eating anything unless i syringe feed or hand feed to him SIGH
bless him we sit there during daylight hours for at least an hour feeding i'm sure he's sick of me shoving stuff at him LOL
During the night he eats for about 1/2-3/4hr as i tell him granny is too tired to stay up too much more.
His eating is getting worse tho.........he takes sooooooo long just to eat one little piece of parsley 8...
Unfortunately he's poops are so tiny now, like mini's poops :(
Today i decided to try mixing his CC with some pureed veggies, he was a bit unsure but i got a fair bit into him......probably 2 tablespoons full so quite pleased with that.
And he's still looking into the corner :{:{
 
Aw Glynis i've been on hols for 2 weeks and was hoping to come back and find Duke all better. I'm so sorry things aren't going as well as they could but praying things turn around and he gets well again. Come on Dukey, eat for Granny. Ralfie sends his love x
 
I'm so sorry Duke's not doing better Glynis, poor little fella, and of course it's so draining on you as well. As them says, hopefully things will turn around soon for him, he's certainly getting the best care and attention any furry could hope for xx
 
Thinking of you Glynis and Duke. Fingers crossed he does buck up a little. x
 
i am sorry to hear about Dukey. I know its so hard for you and him, i hope he is comfortable and i am sure he is loving his cuddles with his mummy.

Sending hugs and kisses

x
 
So sorry Dukey is not much better, thinking of you both xx

Come on Dukey, Mummy is doing a wonderful job xoxoxoxo
 
I don't know what else to add Glynis, everyone else has already said everything I'm feeling.:( Just wanted you to know we are rooting for you, sending our love to you and Duke.Sandra and the gang.
 
Same here Glynis - checking here every day to see if any new on Duke :( sorry it's not better news. Just to let you know I'm thinking of you

Big hugs

Sophie
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I'm adding my good wishes to you Glynis, and for Dukey - I think of you both so often, and just wish for better news.
Sue
 
glynis, I'm sorry to hear duke is still unwell :( i have my fingers crossed for you that he starts eating soon x
 
Hey guys, this morning HE CAME OUT AND ATE SOME APPLE (well a couple of bits anyways)

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ok nothing since but to see him come out, i thought first off something was wrong and then when he started sniffing his trays i just sobbed and sobbed and sobbed.
He's still very wheezy and hasn't got his attitude back but hopefully now he knows he can eat a teeny bit he might, cross paws, do it again.
I'm still going to do all feeds as per normal, so nearly due for one real soon (OZ time of course)
Thankyou all again, not sure how to say the thanks i want to say......
the comfort, support and tremendous love you've all shown is lovely and we sincerely appreciate it xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
Wow, good boy Dukey! Glad he came out and ate at least something.
Hope he is slowly getting better, he might surprise you again and nibble some more.

Healing vibes! You are in our thoughts!
:)pxoxo
 
That's great news Glynis. I feared the worst yesterday I admit. But paw by paw perhaps he is starting to turn the corner now.

Sending popcorn and binkys your way.

(((hugs)))

Louise
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I can just imagine the joy you felt to see him eat that apple - brilliant news. You are doing so well as a piggie nurse, Glynis - I have so much admiration for you. And good on you little man - keep it up. You are a very special piggie ... xoxo
 
That's great news - it's a start, and let's hope little by little his appetite increases.

Go for it, Dukey boy!
 
I am almost afraid to check your post Glynis, but what wonderful news - come on Dukey, keep up the good work for mummy.:rose
 
Aw glynis i am so happy to hear Duke ate on his own!

sending lots of love and kisses! keep it up little man! :) :) x
 
Oh Glynis, I almost dread checking this post too, but so glad to see he has eaten something by himself! Hope he continues to improve, still got everything crossed here!

Sophie
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Really glad to hear this Glynis, here is hoping he has turned a corner now!
 
(((Glynis))) Sorry I'm a bit late... but I'm so glad Duke is doing ok!

Eat up all your fruit/veg for your mum Dukey... there's a good boy!

Sending you both loads of love xxxxxx
 
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Well we've had some ups and downs and Sunday was a SHOCKER i was convinced he was saying his goodbyes, i spoke to just a few people as i was just inconsolable (sorry everyone i just couldn't talk... i apologise) but i had a good chat with Debbie who was on line (thanks darling) and she told me to hang in there xxxxxxxxxxx
i did and i got up during the night and he seemed to respond to talking and then eventually decided to eat for me......he'd not eaten without a struggle all thru the day and refused all handfeeding :(

It's now Tuesday night and today i found that some spinach leaves have disappeared and also some celery leaves seem to be the fav :)
I do realise tho that the down side of all this is that he's not grounding down his molars so will have to have an earlier toofie trim than normal :{
He's enjoying his feeds again even thru the night bless him.
If i knew he'd eat i'd skip the night feed and also not give him the extra thru the day..........but i just can't at this stage.... he's now down to 796g so can't afford to loose anymore weight :(
 
I didn't realise Duke was so poorly Glynis, so sorry to hear this .I am sure that
Duke appreciates all your hard work. Come on Duke your Mummy is trying so hard for you.
 
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