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It never rains but it pours!
Just back from vets with Martin and Huey. Martin has been having dental treatment, but has been well in all other ways. In fact Simon was so pleased with his progress, that he didn’t want to see Martin for a month. I noticed a couple of days ago that Martin had started to drop weight, so booked him in for a dental check. When I went to get him out of the hutch this evening, to go to vet, he looked very dehydrated. He was peeing huge amounts too. His breathing also didn’t look great. Simon checked him over thoroughly and can’t feel one of his kidneys at all. He has some blood in his urine but no glucose. Simon has taken a blood sample and given him some sub cut fluids. He’s been prescribed Karidox and we should have blood test results in a few days. Teeth are pretty good!
Huey, who’s a lethal boy has never needed veterinary treatment and has been in great health, since arriving at TEAS with sisters, Heidi and Hettie, in May 2017. I only took him to vets as he seemed a little quiet, but nothing specific. Simon checked him over and he seemed in good health and then did a dental check, although he didn’t suspect there would be a problem. Well what a shock! His teeth were very elongated and had grown completely over his tongue. Simon has filed them all back to normal and will see him again in a month!
Huge thanks to all those who’ve set up regular donations to us. Our vet bills are increasing at an alarming rate, but as long as our special piggies are okay, then we’ll find a way to keep raising money!
 
Sorry that you are having such a tough time. Hope both will soon be on the mend soon.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
It never rains but it pours!
Just back from vets with Martin and Huey. Martin has been having dental treatment, but has been well in all other ways. In fact Simon was so pleased with his progress, that he didn’t want to see Martin for a month. I noticed a couple of days ago that Martin had started to drop weight, so booked him in for a dental check. When I went to get him out of the hutch this evening, to go to vet, he looked very dehydrated. He was peeing huge amounts too. His breathing also didn’t look great. Simon checked him over thoroughly and can’t feel one of his kidneys at all. He has some blood in his urine but no glucose. Simon has taken a blood sample and given him some sub cut fluids. He’s been prescribed Karidox and we should have blood test results in a few days. Teeth are pretty good!
Huey, who’s a lethal boy has never needed veterinary treatment and has been in great health, since arriving at TEAS with sisters, Heidi and Hettie, in May 2017. I only took him to vets as he seemed a little quiet, but nothing specific. Simon checked him over and he seemed in good health and then did a dental check, although he didn’t suspect there would be a problem. Well what a shock! His teeth were very elongated and had grown completely over his tongue. Simon has filed them all back to normal and will see him again in a month!
Huge thanks to all those who’ve set up regular donations to us. Our vet bills are increasing at an alarming rate, but as long as our special piggies are okay, then we’ll find a way to keep raising money!
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Thats strange how the teeth were growing over his tongue, any signs of difficulty eating anything? Hope all gets better soon!😊
 
Hope he does well, how horrible poor guy. Missed you, was there earlier with my chinchilla Pedro! Hope he gets well soon x
 
Skypipdot said:
Thats strange how the teeth were growing over his tongue, any signs of difficulty eating anything? Hope all gets better soon!😊
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All his teeth were elongated, apart from the incisors which were normal. He’s clearly been managing to eat, but not as much as usual. All I’d noticed was a very subtle change in behaviour. It just goes to show you shouldn’t ignore the subtle changes.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
All his teeth were elongated, apart from the incisors which were normal. He’s clearly been managing to eat, but not as much as usual. All I’d noticed was a very subtle change in behaviour. It just goes to show you shouldn’t ignore the subtle changes.
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Yea i ask, because dot isnt eating half as much hay, but laps up grass fine and oat hay, aswell as nuggets. Shes gained weight though🤔. I thought she had bad teeth back when you looked after her, but she goes like this with the cystitis flare ups for some odd reason
 
I left about 5. It's Becci from Rugby, used to help at Rabbit and g pig welfare and see you all the time at Cat and Rabbit with my other chin Poppy :) and my piggies sometimes! x seen me in tears a few times!
If you remember me, it's been a while!
 
alpacasqueak said:
I left about 5. It's Becci from Rugby, used to help at Rabbit and g pig welfare and see you all the time at Cat and Rabbit with my other chin Poppy :) and my piggies sometimes! x seen me in tears a few times!
If you remember me, it's been a while!
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Hi Becci! I remember you well! I didn't realise this was you! So glad to hear that Pedro is doing well xx
 
Massive hugs mate, sending them lots of love x
 
Update on Martin and Huey

Huey seems much happier and getting back to his cheeky self. He's hanging out with Capt. Barnacles (his partner in crime) and hopefully he will be eating well again very soon.

Martin is definitely looking better than he did yesterday. I am hoping that the antibiotic (karidox) will be kicking in and that he will soon be feeling much better. It will be interesting to see what the blood test results reveal. Simon expects to get the results either tomorrow or Monday. Martin's friend, Saga, is looking after him well.
 
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