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It suddenly occurred to me today, as I was cleaning out Ted's impaction, then fetching Zoltan in, so I could squeeze pus out of his tummy, whilst also bathing Freddie's scabby lips, that it's a good job I'm not squeamish! 🤣 I went straight from doing all of this (after washing hands of course) to eating my breakfast! It's all part of a days work at TEAS!
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
It suddenly occurred to me today, as I was cleaning out Ted's impaction, then fetching Zoltan in, so I could squeeze pus out of his tummy, whilst also bathing Freddie's scabby lips, that it's a good job I'm not squeamish! 🤣 I went straight from doing all of this (after washing hands of course) to eating my breakfast! It's all part of a days work at TEAS!
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Aw, poor you! Ted bum is not nice atm. I’m hoping it will get better once he starts eating more hay 😒 Smelly pus from Zoltan too, how did you manage your breakfast 😜
 
Betsy said:
You work so hard Debbie I'm surprised you find time to breathe!
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After I did all that, I went out delivering leaflets, for the Parish Council, giving info on how to obtain help, if elderly, vulnerable, unwell or self-isolating during the Covid-19 Pandemic!
 
Bill & Ted said:
Aw, poor you! Ted bum is not nice atm. I’m hoping it will get better once he starts eating more hay 😒 Smelly pus from Zoltan too, how did you manage your breakfast 😜
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It's pretty gross, at the moment, but the antibiotics may not be helping either! It really doesn't bother me at all!
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
After I did all that, I went out delivering leaflets, for the Parish Council, giving info on how to obtain help, if elderly, vulnerable, unwell or self-isolating during the Covid-19 Pandemic!
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You are a star, that’s so good of you when you have all these poorly piggies to deal with too!
 
Betsy said:
Are you part woman part machine? You never stop! Mind you they do say if you want something doing ask a busy person!
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If it wasn't for TEAS, I would be really struggling now! I need to have a routine and be busy, or I just fall apart!
 
Bill & Ted said:
I always try and see these things like when you had baby nappies to deal with, you just get on with it and get on with your day!
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That's how I see gross and horrible things too. If I can cope with an explosive pooey nappy that went up the front, up the back, all over the highchair and all over the (thankfully) old curtain that covered up the carpet, I can cope with anything. How my baby son of 8 months had that much poo in his little body I shall never know! (he is now 26) @Lady Kelly you have been warned!
 
Betsy said:
That's how I see gross and horrible things too. If I can cope with an explosive pooey nappy that went up the front, up the back, all over the highchair and all over the (thankfully) old curtain that covered up the carpet, I can cope with anything. How my baby son of 8 months had that much poo in his little body I shall never know! (he is now 26) @Lady Kelly you have been warned!
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Yes, I remember one of those very similar! Jet propulsioned poo around the room, amazing how a little body has that much force!
 
Eriathwen said:
I can't imagine where you find the time! I've spent most of this week wiping Ebonys diarrhoea off her bum and syringe feeding.. I can barely find the time to eat or sleep 😂
What's your secret?
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I must admit a poorly piggie is just as time consuming as having a small baby to look after. Its hard work and exhausting!
 
Debbie you are amazing, i really don't know how you do it. We should have an online clap for all the people who are keeping the guinea pig rescues running during these difficult times. :clap:
 
It’s a (Not entirely) thankless job and I think not many would be able to do it. So you’re amazing and well done to you for taking on such a difficult job and doing it! 👏🏾 👏🏾
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I spent many years working with children (I'm a qualified Nursery Nurse) so have spent most of my life dealing with poo, vomit, snot! Now I have swapped children for animals!
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Oh yes,completely forgot you used to work with little poopy monsters of the human kind! I trained and did the same with my college training (BTEC) but then moved to adults with a much larger volume to share! :yikes::))
 
Aww. So much cuteness and floof 💕. He looked like he was having a good old rummage to find something tasty!

So pleased he's doing well. A bit of a weight off your mind x
 
Piggylove82 said:
Aww. So much cuteness and floof 💕. He looked like he was having a good old rummage to find something tasty!

So pleased he's doing well. A bit of a weight off your mind x
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He's still needing a lot of supportive care and he's the most difficult guinea pig to syringe feed, but we are getting there! I love him to bits!
 
Hey, I think I love him too. And I'm only seeing him through my phone screen! ❤️❤️

How old is he and has he always had issues?
 
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