He is very sleepy. He has had a hop around the bedroom and do a poo (big soft one which I have wiped his bottom after) Not noticed him eat much but a half a beetroot leaf, a couple of strands of hay and a couple or yogurt drops and sun flower seeds. He is back in his pen now. Do I put a hot water bottle in? Is it normal?
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Buster is home but not very well
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cannonwoman
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They can often be a bit sleepy after an op, so i`d try not to worry too much ( I know it`s hard ).
The fact he`s already poooping & starting to munch is a positive sign as it means his guts are moving. Just keep offering him tempting foods.
Su.x
The fact he`s already poooping & starting to munch is a positive sign as it means his guts are moving. Just keep offering him tempting foods.
Su.x
Alvin was the oposite... he came home with a huge appitiete and then the day after almost stopped eating..... i swear this bun is trying everyway he can to be different to the crowd..... i think the gut stimulant must of wore off and the pain had set in..... if your baby is a bit off tomorrow dont worry cus Alvin was totally himself again by the sunday (op was on a fri) 
as long as he gets some of his fav treats down i reakon hell be fine..... i was sooo worried about Alvin but when i actually stopped to think about it.... the pain killers wore off, eating must have been the last thing on his mind..... he didnt drink either so i just gave him wet veg that i knew he couldnt resist, even gave him apple too.... i was really bad with worry i slept on a two seater sofa that night incase he was poorly......pmsl so i know how ya feelin (and i was so tired the next night i made the o/h sit up with him)....
(and i was so tired the next night i made the o/h sit up with him)....Tell me about it. I had to go to uni today all day had 3 lecture and two seminars and I was so tired. Buster is all tucked up for bed with a hot water bottle to keep him snug. I am off to the vets on Saturday to complain at his treatment. Not looking forward to that.:shock:
Buster is all tucked up for bed with a hot water bottle to keep him snug. I am off to the vets on Saturday to complain at his treatment. Not looking forward to that.:shock:
