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I think Garry may be dying...

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When one of mine had trouble eating due to dental problems I used the fine side of the grater for carrot and broccolli. They come out so finely grated you can then roll them into little balls and pop them into thier mouth.
 
I really think it would be well worth taking Garry to see Simon Maddock at the Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic. I know you say you are happy with your vet, but Simon has done a fantastic job with Poppet's teeth and they really were awful. She too dropped down to below 600g at one point. It would probably mean weekly visits but definitely well worth a go I think.
 
Great update them, hope he'll continue making positive steps forward. Big hugs to you and the gorgeous Garry! xx
 
I hope that Gary gets better soon and I'm so pleased to hear that he has been eating on his own and that he has tried some hay. :)

Sending you lots of hugs and healing vibes for Gary.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. I went through all this with Rocky. I second what Debbie has said about rehydration etc, and I would get him over to Simon ASAP. Simon has been marvellous with Poppet, who was in a very bad way. He has also given me advice over the phone.

As for "quality of life"... Hmm, that was said to me about Rocky at the beginning of April. I went on to have three wonderful months with Rocky, who actually improved no end before finally leaving me half way through July. And you have to remember that three months in guinea time must be like a person living for several years (and most people would consider that worthwhile).

Good luck. Get over to Simon or get Debbie to help you with the feeding. God knows, I wish someone had been near me to help me with Rocky.
 
Really sorry to hear that Garry is not doing too well. I hope that he picks up but take comfort in the fact that you're doing everything for your little piggie and he loves you for that x
 
Thanks guys for all the support!

I have just come back from the vet where Garry has put on 45g since last week...she weighed him twice just to make sure. I couldn't believe it either, he was just so frail looking last night that I thought that was it.

He really rallied today and has literally spent all his cage time 'picking' from the mixtures he has in there. At one point he was pawing at the hay and was trying to eat it...couldn't believe that either! The vet has filed his front teeth down again so it should now be easier for him to pick things up. We also have a couple of modified syringes (the ends have been cut off!) in order to make administering CC easier. It seems that G has decided he is going to fight this all the way. We'll spend this week working 150% on him and hopefully he will start to improve.

Debbie & Lucinda - I am going to work with Garry this week - syringing CC, puree and water into him. He seems to have a good appetite which helps as he is feeding himself from the mixture too. I have made a note of the Cat & Rabbit number just in case though and I will use it at the first sign of trouble. :)
 
MintyAndGarry said:
Thanks guys for all the support!

I have just come back from the vet where Garry has put on 45g since last week...she weighed him twice just to make sure. I couldn't believe it either, he was just so frail looking last night that I thought that was it.

He really rallied today and has literally spent all his cage time 'picking' from the mixtures he has in there. At one point he was pawing at the hay and was trying to eat it...couldn't believe that either! The vet has filed his front teeth down again so it should now be easier for him to pick things up. We also have a couple of modified syringes (the ends have been cut off!) in order to make administering CC easier. It seems that G has decided he is going to fight this all the way. We'll spend this week working 150% on him and hopefully he will start to improve.

Debbie & Lucinda - I am going to work with Garry this week - syringing CC, puree and water into him. He seems to have a good appetite which helps as he is feeding himself from the mixture too. I have made a note of the Cat & Rabbit number just in case though and I will use it at the first sign of trouble. :)
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I am pleased things seem to be looking up. Do you still have my phone no Emma? You are more than welcome to call me at any time, and if you want any help with Garry I can always have him here for a while. Not sure about the hours you work but I am only working four hours a day this week so if I can help you at all I would be more than happy to.
 
furryfriends said:
I am pleased things seem to be looking up. Do you still have my phone no Emma? You are more than welcome to call me at any time, and if you want any help with Garry I can always have him here for a while. Not sure about the hours you work but I am only working four hours a day this week so if I can help you at all I would be more than happy to.
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Thanks Debbie. I do have your number still - thanks for the offer and also for the offer of help. I'm feeling much more positive today (can you tell?!) so am hopeful things will improve. If they don't, then I may be calling you!:)
 
I'm so glad that Garry is having a go at life again!
 
Just don't give up, however hard it is. Despite the stress (Rocky's and mine) and the tears (mine) I wouldn't not have had those three months with Rocky.
 
glad to hear Garry is trying his best to stay with you

will keep all fingers, toes and piggie feet crossed for him.
 
MintyAndGarry said:
Thanks Lucinda - I understand exactly what you mean. We're off downstairs now for some Critical Care time. All good fun eh? Will see if the syringe without the end works better!:))
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I think you will find it works much better. I always cut the end off a 1 ml syringe for syringe feeding. Have you got plenty of syringes?
 
furryfriends said:
I think you will find it works much better. I always cut the end off a 1 ml syringe for syringe feeding. Have you got plenty of syringes?
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I have a few yes so should be OK. He's just taken about 3ml of CC which I know isn't much, but it's a definite improvement on yesterday. He was quite happily taking it too. He then had a few mouthfuls of oats/carrots mushed up and is now having a lie down on my lap. Will put him back in with Minty and keep an eye on him. Give him the 3am feed again - I've got some CC up here with me now made up ready.



Briony_Y said:
So sorry to hear about Garry. Wishing him good vibes and hope he's turning the corner x
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The yellow bit is definitely in the shed...just with Garry I haven't got it out yet. Do you still want it?
 
keeping fingers crossed he'll be ok
give him loads of cuddles & fuss what a special little boy
 
It smells like pernod dosen't it :)) Another food he might have which will help with fluid which you can leave him in a bowl is if you scoop out all the middle of a cucumber and the middle of tomatos, might be a nice change for him and keep his appetite stimulated :)
 
tattyruncy said:
It smells like pernod dosen't it :)) Another food he might have which will help with fluid which you can leave him in a bowl is if you scoop out all the middle of a cucumber and the middle of tomatos, might be a nice change for him and keep his appetite stimulated :)
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Thanks! Will give it a try!:)
 
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