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I think Garry may be dying...

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no advice to give hun, just wanted to send some healing vibes Garrys way and a ((hug)) for you xx
 
Glad he's eaten a bit more. Make sure the water with the CC is not too cold - that can make them refuse it (this time of year, cold water from the main will be very cold if it has been run for a bit). I always microwave a cupful for 30 seconds.
 
ajb said:
Glad he's eaten a bit more. Make sure the water with the CC is not too cold - that can make them refuse it (this time of year, cold water from the main will be very cold if it has been run for a bit).
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It was definitely warm...he's a fussy pig that way! Likes his oat mix warm too really!rolleyes
 
At the weight he is now the prognosis is very poor. He will be at the critical weight from which there is no recovery.
Any dental treatment must, as always, be performed without sedation or a general anaesthetic.
 
I'm so sorry to hear Garry is not doing well, his low weight is not good but I'm just hoping he is a fighter,Its sounds very much like the debate i had with myself about whether to let Boris go or not,i hope you dont have to make that choice,many kisses sent to Garry and hugs for you xxxxx
 
Just a quick update: Garry as been sleeping in my bed, wrapped a towel, since 3am. I got up to check on him and I honestly thought he'd left us! So, I brought him in with me. He nibbled a couple of mouthfuls of oat mixture and then he refused everything else. Each time I checked on him I wasn't sure if he was still with us or not. He's currently laying in the towel eating some mashed up carrot which seems to be going in. Needless to say, I'm not going to work today (feigned sickness when I rang in at 5.30 this morning!) as I'm absolutely knackered and I want to stay with G.
 
hugs hun glad hes still with us,just keep feeding him as much as you can,I'm glad hes eating he sounds like a little fighter,just hope he keeps on fighting.
 
Dear them and sweet Garry our thoughts are with you xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
them you're doing really well love, keep trying, alternate the CC, water and his oats and keep offering little tid bits of anything he'll think interesting. One of the other things i used to do was pop in some nice fruit into the back of Dukeys mouth and he'd sit and chew it for ages, does Garry like canteloupe or watermelon? just for a variety. Another thing i'd do is make up a slushy of fruits and one of veggies, and then syringe feed them as well, you can also add mushed up pellets to pureed veggies and that's really healthy for them.
I can only wish you all the best sweetie, i know the struggly you're going thru xx>>>xx>>>

Dear Garry whee would like to send our loves to you, please try to eat, your friends from OZ Velvet and Onyx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
I hope he gets better but here are a few tips for you!
1.Keep him inside and make sure you watch him.
2.Make sure it is quiet all the time in your house and give him something to rest on.
3.Give him food.
4.Take him to the vet as soon as possible!
The vet would probably find out whats wrong with him!
Good luck, I wish he gets better!
 
Is he still drinking? It may be worth getting him to the vet this morning and asking them to give him subcut fluids as he could be becoming quite dehydrated. I'm just thinking that could perk him up sufficiently for him to become more interested in food,
 
furryfriends said:
Is he still drinking? It may be worth getting him to the vet this morning and asking them to give him subcut fluids as he could be becoming quite dehydrated. I'm just thinking that could perk him up sufficiently for him to become more interested in food,
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This is where he's contradicting himself. He'll show no interest and turn his head away from food after a while, but then if I leave him a while he'll take a bit more. He is getting water in the syringe stuff and also from the sloppy mixture he's eating. Will try syringing some water into him and see what happens.
 
You could try offering some unsweetened fruit juice the fruit sugar may also give him a boost and much tastier than boring water, have you tried giving him metatone to give him a boost?
 
Sorry I am only just catching up on posts! I am sorry to hear your little baby is not well, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.Love Natasha and the piggies xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I've just come back in from my hospital appointment and Garry was at the food bowl eating the mush I'd put in for him before I went. This time nuggets and CC together (about 50/50). He also had some oats. I've mashed up some carrots for him too (although Minty takes a bit of a liking!) and I can't believe what I'm seeing...as I'm typing, I can see Garry's head bobbing up and down as he tries to get some hay into his mouth...he's not done this before since having his teeth done so I'm hoping he's trying to help himself! Fingers crossed!
 
Awwww I haven't been on here for a couple of days and I'm so sorry to read about Garry 8... I think furryfriends has given such fab advice :) Is there any way if Garry is ok to travel - not sure how far her vet is from you, but maybe worth just getting another opinion and prognosis :)
You sound like you are doing fantastic with feeding :) Don't give up hope :) keep offering the syringe feeds and maybe even offer minute pieces of soft veg such as tomato or cucumber.
I had Sleepy who had no front teeth and syringe fed him every two hours but he somehow manged to lap up bits of soft veg off my fingers.
I really feel for you, it's so exhausting, frustrating and extremely upsetting :( As long as you know in your heart Garry has a chance and is still eating keep fighting for the little man xxxxxxxxxx I wish I could help you :( Maybe take up furryfriends offer, sometimes it really helps to share the stress of it all with someone :)
 
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I've just come back in from my hospital appointment and Garry was at the food bowl eating the mush I'd put in for him before I went. This time nuggets and CC together (about 50/50). He also had some oats. I've mashed up some carrots for him too (although Minty takes a bit of a liking!) and I can't believe what I'm seeing...as I'm typing, I can see Garry's head bobbing up and down as he tries to get some hay into his mouth...he's not done this before since having his teeth done so I'm hoping he's trying to help himself! Fingers crossed!
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that's awesome news! i don't believe it's his time yet at all!x)x)x)
 
I forgot to say - I know you are happy with your vet, but it would be so worth contacting Vedra to find the nearest rodentologist/vet that will do dental treatment without anaesthetic :) I have everything crossed that he is going to be ok :)
I wish I had known about Rodentologists when I had Sleepy :(
 
Hope the little chap begins to eat some more, help him with CC and water too, do you think the pain relief has helped him regain his appetite a little. Keeping my fingers crossed for you both. Hang on in there little fella.x>>
 
Thinking of you.

I'm following this thread closely, as have a guinea with teeth problems at the moment and need all the help I can.

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