I thought everyone might like an update on Plumpkin. It's not good news I'm afraid She's been eating more and more slowly these last couple of weeks, so today she had a dental. I had a long chat with the vet on the phone - she's lost a lot of weight again despite my best efforts to feed her extra (and on her own so the other two can't steal her food) - her teeth once again had to be majorly filed. Because they never make contact, they will always have to be filed down by the vet - this problem will keep recurring.
Despite her physical state, she is still in very good spirits and has a great will to live. My vet did not say directly (but implied) that I could put her down if it was too expensive for me (£120 a time every 6 weeks)
Obviously, this is NOT an option in a billion years. I value her so so much and would only turn to that if she was in unbearable pain and it was the kind thing to do. As it happens, she is still full of life and I hope I can keep doing all I can for her. Yes, it's made expensive. But her life matters so much - she's a daughter to me.
What I'm wondering is if anyone has any tips on how to put a lot of weight on her? I'm thinking that maybe I should give her a large bowl of pellets rather than an eggcup, given that she can't eat hay or grass. She is also get 5 x fibafirst sticks every day, and occassionally forage if I can find some, but maybe I should go out of my way to find extra? In the morning she has a large bowl of greens to herself.
Any advice is really appreciated, thank you all <3
Despite her physical state, she is still in very good spirits and has a great will to live. My vet did not say directly (but implied) that I could put her down if it was too expensive for me (£120 a time every 6 weeks)
Obviously, this is NOT an option in a billion years. I value her so so much and would only turn to that if she was in unbearable pain and it was the kind thing to do. As it happens, she is still full of life and I hope I can keep doing all I can for her. Yes, it's made expensive. But her life matters so much - she's a daughter to me.
What I'm wondering is if anyone has any tips on how to put a lot of weight on her? I'm thinking that maybe I should give her a large bowl of pellets rather than an eggcup, given that she can't eat hay or grass. She is also get 5 x fibafirst sticks every day, and occassionally forage if I can find some, but maybe I should go out of my way to find extra? In the morning she has a large bowl of greens to herself.
Any advice is really appreciated, thank you all <3