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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
 Posted - 28/08/2012 : 18:41:42
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My little hamter chester has a respiratory infection  he's been to the vet and is on antibiotics but the next 48hrs are critical.
he's not eating his mix food at the min and has lost loads of weight, he will eat fresh bits like small amounts of carrot which the vet says is good that at least he will eat that. but my question is will he be ok having small amounts of fresh stuff daily? the dilema being i dont want to add an upset stomach to the situation but at the same time i dont want him to eat nothing. Advise please peeps 
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 18:53:47
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Awww, poor hammy. I agree with the vet, at least he will eat small bits of something. Antibiotics have a tendency to cause an upset stomach on their own, it is a quite common side effect. I would be inclined to give him a little fresh stuff, just enough to keep his digestive system going (it might also provide a bit of moisture as he might not feel like drinking if he feels rotten).
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 19:13:05
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| cheers, thats one less thing to worry about! He is still drinking although not the amount he would usually drink but thats better than nothing. The little chap has got me quite worried. he came to me on holiday and endded up staying with me, its safe to say i've gotten quite attached to the little fuzz ball :-) |
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0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 19:40:27
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Originally posted by lupi lou
cheers, thats one less thing to worry about! He is still drinking although not the amount he would usually drink but thats better than nothing. The little chap has got me quite worried. he came to me on holiday and endded up staying with me, its safe to say i've gotten quite attached to the little fuzz ball :-)
hope the little guy will be ok xx |
     
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1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:26:25
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| Fingers crossed the little guy is oki! |
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:42:10
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Awww poor lil guy :(
Best of luck, I hope he feels well soon. |
 
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0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:55:11
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| aww poor lad just keeep him warm and keep an eye on his fluid intake if hes drinking thats a positive sign hope he makes it for you they arent as delicate as you might think bless him |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:56:36
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| Paul you are absolutely right, i had a hammy once that was either dropped or jumped from someone, he had to have an eye taken out/ stiched up but he was a-ok :) |
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RIP Skye x
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 22:08:13
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| sad news, chester has passed, the little guy went down hill really quick. got him out just after 8 to give him his second dose of baytril and he was really subdued, gave him his meds cleaned up his eyes and mouth then put him back to have some tea, checked on him again 30 mins later and he was really cold so tookhim out and microwaved a sock, sat with him for 45mins trying to warm him up, he seemed to perk up at one point but unfortunaly he died in my hand. |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 22:11:49
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Oh that's so sad :(
You must have done well with him, cos he didn't want to leave you
RIP lil fuzzy dude x |
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0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
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RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 18:32:51
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RIP little one :(
Sorry for your loss but at least you were there with him. |
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0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 18:57:25
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| Sorry to hear that. RIP Chester. |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 20:54:13
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| So sorry to hear that. You've done all you could for him. Virtual hugs. |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 21:27:14
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| Aw so sorry xxx |
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