UPDATE - Sad story - Foster pig Kev

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Kevin and Perry are going on a journey today to stop with Furryfriends.
Auntie Debbie has very kindly offered to board/foster the boys so that Kev can get treatment from Simon Maddock the highly qualified dental Vet at http://www.catandrabbit.co.uk/our_clinic.htm who works without GA.

Debbie as you all might already know is also very experienced with Dental pigs and I am absolutely indebted to her for helping Kevin.
It is a 2 hr journey from Yorkshire to Northampton so Debbie is helping us and the little fella out so much. With the ongoing treatment he might need for a while Debbies fostering, feeding, cuddling and travelling to and from the vets is invaluble.

Because Barnsley Animal Rescue have a policy at present of only paying out for treatment with the Abbey Vet Group, I took the descision as his foster carer, and with the backing from Angie who is my re-homing coordinator at Barc (who works voluntary just like me so her hands are tied) to fund this ourselves.
Competent Vets that are knowledgable in dental work are few and far between as are the ones that are qualified or happy enough to work without GA so I thought this would be the best desision for him.

Wish Kevin luck
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How great of Debbie to offer to take Kevin on; that is the best thing that could have happened to him indeed! And how generous of you and your colleague to pay for it all!

I have met her dental foster piggies as well as her own when she kindly helped me with an appointment at Simon's vet centre with Hywel back when he nearly died from neutering post op complications.

I hope that Kevin is going to flourish under Debbie's and Simon's expert care!
 
It's great that Kevin is going to get the treatment he needs! He certainly looks a little better in these more recent photos. Sending lots of positive vibes that he is in more reasonably health soon!
 
Huge kudos to all of you for helping these lads out. You're all stars. Hope Kev responds well to the treatment. x
 
Awww good luck little Kevin. Hope he thrives once he gets the treatment he needs.
 
What a poor little lamb, but there's nothing like love to bring back an animals will to live. I am so pleased you now have him, keep us posted. Love to Kevin xoxo
 
He is such a cutie and i know he will do really well with Debbie xx
 
Hope he gets better soon, I think he looks alot brighter in himself, than from the first photo that was taken. Has he put on any weight?
 
sharonS said:
Hope he gets better soon, I think he looks alot brighter in himself, than from the first photo that was taken. Has he put on any weight?
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He looks much bighter in his eyes and he did put on 20g, then lost a bit, then put a bit back on then lost it :{

His vet appointment is tomorrow, I've just arrived back from settling them in at Debbies.
A big thank you Debbie for my cuppa tea, chat and piggie stories :)
So lovely to meet you and your piggies
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The little guys seem really chilled and settled and Kev has had lots of syringe food, softened food and is now tucking into some grated carrot. He certainly wants to eat, so that's a huge battle won already. He is booked in to see Simon tomorrow at 5.40 pm.

It was great to meet you Paula, and the piggies all say a very big thank you for the lovely veggies.
 
I weighed Kev this morning before giving him any syringe food and he was 349g. He has such a fantastic appetite and grabs the syringe eagerly.

Hopefully he will be able to eat more for himself after seeing uncle Simon this afternoon.
 
Awww poor wee baby. Lovely to hear he is going in the right direction. Fingers and paws crossed here that he will make a full recovery x
 
this is a really heartwarming story and makes me proud to be a member of this forum.

you are both wonderful for giving this little one such a good chance, I really hope he thrives.
 
Kevin had a very positive visit to uncle Simon today. His teeth were long and were pinning down his tongue and there was some ulceration to his cheek. However, the teeth generally don't look too bad and now that they are the correct length we are hoping he will be able to start eating grass and veggies.

Simon has suggested I give him a Vitamin C supplement too and he is also having Metacam to help with soreness where his cheek his ulcerated.

He's due to see Simon again in a fortnight, or sooner if I have any concerns.

Since having his teeth filed, Kevin has been eating softened nuggets non-stop and has nibbled at some veg.

I will keep you all updated and will post some pics of him tomorrow.
 
Fantastic news.......I have been thinking about Kevin all day and am really pleased to hear Uncle Simon doesn't think his teeth are too bad.

Come on Kevin...get stuck into those veggies!

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furryfriends said:
He's tucking into some grated carrot and chopped parsley at the moment. Perry has a chunk of carrot and Kevin decided he wanted that instead so he head-butted Perry out the way! :)) He might be tiny but he has spirit!xoxo
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Yes he has :<>

I feel so happy that he has a chance now and Simon has done his teeth.
Keep doing well like man x)

Thank you Debbie.
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furryfriends said:
I can't believe how well he's eating already. I need to go and start chopping up some more food. He's just about cleared the plate.

Simon is an absolute star, and so is Kevin!
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Go on then go get him more Veggies :))


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Keep ordering your slave about Kevin, you will soon have her well trained:p
 
That's fantastic news! What a difference a great vet and very caring people make.
Well done to both of you. I can't wait to see photos of him when he's looking brighter.
 
Well done Simon and Debbie xx>>>xx>>>

wooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooo little Kev keep on munching away little man xoxoxoxoxoxo

The girls and I send him some extra wheeeeeeeeeeky loves XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Go Kevin..... Now you can be the piggy munching eating machine you were designed to be.

Put on weight little one and live happily ever after!
 
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