dishrag hog - Tex is sick... again
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susiandfilbert
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Am hoping that the blood work comes back with a fixable result for you guys today!
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
CBC returned nothing out of the ordinary. Guess that's sort of good news and bad news all rolled into one. Suggests that there's not an infection to treat (good), but not a course of action (bad).
He's still tired-looking. Not interested in wheeling. Not steady on his feet. He moves his kibbles out of his dish to hidey spots, but doesn't eat them. Instead, he eats syringed food with gusto. And snuggles like a champ.
So... idea is maybe we're looking at something like a pancreatic tumor that's messing with blood sugar. Least invasive way to address: give him a little sugar this evening and see what that does for him - like a bit of honey. They can also do blood tests... my little pincushion!! Steroids may be a possibility. And there's the option of doing exploratory surgery to see if they can see something awry.
I'm going with "let's say this is a blood sugar thing, give him sugar" for this evening. And then will be in touch with the vet about how that goes. Quills crossed!!
He's still tired-looking. Not interested in wheeling. Not steady on his feet. He moves his kibbles out of his dish to hidey spots, but doesn't eat them. Instead, he eats syringed food with gusto. And snuggles like a champ.
So... idea is maybe we're looking at something like a pancreatic tumor that's messing with blood sugar. Least invasive way to address: give him a little sugar this evening and see what that does for him - like a bit of honey. They can also do blood tests... my little pincushion!! Steroids may be a possibility. And there's the option of doing exploratory surgery to see if they can see something awry.
I'm going with "let's say this is a blood sugar thing, give him sugar" for this evening. And then will be in touch with the vet about how that goes. Quills crossed!!
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
...well... Tex is still here; no major change. In contrast, my grandfather is no longer here; he died this afternoon. He was my last remaining grandparent. An entire generation gone now.
I only gave Tex a wee bit yesterday... wasn't sure how he'd handle things. We're upping the sugar dose a touch tonight. I'm feeding my little hummingbird now.
I only gave Tex a wee bit yesterday... wasn't sure how he'd handle things. We're upping the sugar dose a touch tonight. I'm feeding my little hummingbird now.
cindyv3737
<---House beaver.
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa. The girls and I send you hugs and whisker kisses.
Sandi
non-stop poop sweeper
So sorry for your loss of your grandpa.
lauralynne
Chinnie Maid
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Grandpa. Hang in there, Tex. Mommy needs you.
Hang in there, Tex. Mommy needs you.
charlie
Stuck on Hedgies
So sorry for your loss. Tex, you really must get better now. Everybody is rooting for you.
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
Definitely not a blood sugar thing. Little man is putting up a good fight, but I don't know for how much longer.
Mommy loves you Texie. You do what you need to do and I will be here for you. I'll always be here for you little boy.
Mommy loves you Texie. You do what you need to do and I will be here for you. I'll always be here for you little boy.
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
Plan is for little man to get some prednisone tonight.
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
Okay... so if little man started his meds evening of 3/20 and it's 3/22 now without any noticeable difference - in either direction. Just a slow, slow continued loss of energy and ability to do things on his own
Guess I'll check in with his doc tomorrow. But, so far, I think I'm looking at a slow progression into [the not good place].
Guess I'll check in with his doc tomorrow. But, so far, I think I'm looking at a slow progression into [the not good place].
cindyv3737
<---House beaver.
The girls and I will be keeping you both in our thoughts.mercynursie
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Hugs and prayers for you and our little prickly penpal.It is so hard to watch any living creature slipping away.But you have and are doing everything possible for Tex .We'll be praying extra hard today for everyone.
lauralynne
Chinnie Maid
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