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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / April 2005quill not so good
if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her except keep trying and keep hoping. monday morning she had slobber all over herself so i gave her a bath and trimmed her teeth. she's had a huge scab on the side of her cheek for awhile now, and it was coming off, so i pulled it. i thought it was just a scab but her tooth that i thought had fallen out came with it. surprise! it was so gross, i almost lost my breakfast, and i generally have a strong stomach! since then she's really gone downhill. i talked to the vet and started her back on antibiotics (clavamox this time) and she's been on pain meds. she's eating some babyfood and i've been syringe feeding her ensure, but last night and this morning she's been very dehydrated and needed subq fluids. she didn't even fight me this morning, that's how bad she felt. she looks a little better tonight but i'm really worried about her. i've pulled a rat back from worse than this, but i'm afraid i'm not going to get quill back. some pictures- grossness warning!! before, with the big scab <http://escape.nightsfall.net/shudder/images/quillface041105.jpg> the scab/tooth- really really gross!! <http://escape.nightsfall.net/shudder/images/quilltooth.jpg> yesterday (post bath and still damp and angry) <http://escape.nightsfall.net/shudder/images/quill042005.jpg> a not-gross picture of my naughty monkey girl <http://escape.nightsfall.net/shudder/images/quilladventure.jpg> -- "know she breaks, my siren" (tori) http://shattering.org x-no-archive: yes in headers > if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. > she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > http://shattering.org > x-no-archive: yes in headers What a sweetie!! I'm definitely sending you and quill good healing vibes!!! You're doing great with her. She may just need to get through this hump and maybe just maybe she'll make it!!  SignatureJoanne Mom to 8 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 Healing vibes for Quill on their way. She's lucky to have someone that loves her as much as you. Don't give up, you're doing the best you can. Julia and the Mischief Makers > if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. > she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > http://shattering.org > x-no-archive: yes in headers That was one hell of an abscess. Poor little mite has been through it, but is lucky to have you as a nurse. I've had rats at death's door before and with lots of tlc (and a little help from meds!) they have pulled through, they can be resilient little critters at times. Sending Quill lots of well wishes and healing vibes. Tracey Hello Tracey. If she is weak and dehydrated, perhaps you could give her some bioactive yoghurts to reflesh her intestinal flora? Maybe it makes her feel better. Give Kvil a cuddle and I am wishing her all the best. sending good vibes Quill's way... Jamie > if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. > she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > http://shattering.org > x-no-archive: yes in headers Oh, poor Quill. I didn't have the strength to look at the pictures. We've had enough "damaged" rats around that I know what you are going through. It's heart-wrenching, All you can do is keep her comfortable and do your best for her. SignatureMark Tomlinson "I'm not a trouble maker; I am a catalyst for change." > if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. > she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > http://shattering.org > x-no-archive: yes in headers The poor baby-I think with the antibiotics and the pain meds and the tlc you're giving, quill will pull through. Just keep the sweet thing warm and cuddled and nourished-you're doing good! Lisa-Mom to Five ratty cuddle monkies! > if you could all spare some good thoughts for quill i'd appreciate it. > she's in sad shape right now and i don't know what else to do for her [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > http://shattering.org > x-no-archive: yes in headers |
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