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Poorly bun :( **UPDATE**

chezza145 said:
Fluffy has just eaten a handful of parsley! But she seems to be breathing quite quickly again. I saw her drinking water earlier and she’s been for a hop around the front room. How long before the antibiotics kick in? I’m worried she’s still breathing quite quickly


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I would say 24 - 48 hours.

Contact your vet tomorrow, call them and ask for advice.

I have found nebulising most helpful with respiratory infections.
 
MightyMax said:
I would say 24 - 48 hours.

Contact your vet tomorrow, call them and ask for advice.

I have found nebulising most helpful with respiratory infections.
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He gave her an antibiotic injection yesterday at 2pm and she’s just had her 2nd dose of oral antibiotic. So 31 hours. I’ll ring them in the morning.

She’s eaten the parsley and had some critical care but I think she spat most of it out.

Wondering what else I can give her to tempt her to eat?


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chezza145 said:
He gave her an antibiotic injection yesterday at 2pm and she’s just had her 2nd dose of oral antibiotic. So 31 hours. I’ll ring them in the morning.

She’s eaten the parsley and had some critical care but I think she spat most of it out.

Wondering what else I can give her to tempt her to eat?


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Have you a garden? Some fresh picked grass or rose leaves?
Perhaps you could get some coriander or dill tomorrow, as herbs are often tasty :)

Also, a few dry porridge oats should be fine, and possibly will stimulate appetite.
 
MightyMax said:
Have you a garden? Some fresh picked grass or rose leaves?
Perhaps you could get some coriander or dill tomorrow, as herbs are often tasty :)

Also, a few dry porridge oats should be fine, and possibly will stimulate appetite.
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I didn’t know they could have porridge oats? I didn’t think that would be good for them? We haven’t got a garden. I usually collect for her while I’m out but haven’t been far today trying to keep her eating [emoji849]. I’ll get some tomorrow.


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chezza145 said:
I didn’t know they could have porridge oats? I didn’t think that would be good for them? We haven’t got a garden. I usually collect for her while I’m out but haven’t been far today trying to keep her eating [emoji849]. I’ll get some tomorrow.


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They can have a small pinch of dry oats :)

I thought earlier you said you had a garden that she free ranged around in during the day?
 
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They can have a small pinch of dry oats :)

I thought earlier you said you had a garden that she free ranged around in during the day?
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It’s just a yard. I do grow grass in pots for her and the piggies but I haven’t got any at the moment


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Update

So last night Fluffy’s breathing became quite rapid again. I took her to the vet this morning and he gave her another anti inflammatory injection. Got home and 2 hours later she died in my arms. I am heartbroken. Thank you all for your advice xx
 
Oh no, I’m so sorry you lost her :cry: thinking of you and sending hugs xx

Binky free Fluffy xx
 
chezza145 said:
So last night Fluffy’s breathing became quite rapid again. I took her to the vet this morning and he gave her another anti inflammatory injection. Got home and 2 hours later she died in my arms. I am heartbroken. Thank you all for your advice xx
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How tragic, I am very sorry :cry:

RIP Fluffy x
 
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