Another busy week, but not anything compared to last week with the huge Guinea pig abandonment. I am thankful to everyone who has donated food and supplies this week, even to an anonymous donor of bird and hamster items. Thank you to Andrea for the large treats and food donation. We do have a lot of hungry mouths here :)
I took Monty and Phineas the guinea pigs ( both from the abandonment case) and Nicholas the dwarf hamster to see Dr.T last week. Monty and Phineas both have problems with their back legs. Phineas's legs splay out to the side, and Dr.T found no abnormalities with his spine, hips or legs. He is sure it is a deficiency related issue, probably mainly a vitamin C deficiency. I have been supplementing him with extra vitamin C each day and now he can tuck his legs underneath him and really get going. Before he was stuck in a the splayed position at all times and could only scoot himself short distances, so there is a significant improvement already. Monty's back legs are rigid, and Dr.T found that his knees are locked, they do not bend or flex at all. Either he broke both back legs at some point and they both healed improperly, or it is a birth defect. He is able to lift himself up on his straight back legs and move, he runs quick and I have trouble catching him he has great mobility. I will be placing Monty and Phineas up for adoption as special needs in the future. I took Nicholas in because his belly became round and hard. Seems he has a tumor attached to his stomach, and it is inoperable. It is sad news, he does have a good quality of life right now. He has a lot of energy and a good appetite still. When he starts to decline we will let him go ( euthanize at vets) to ease any suffering.
Today May the guinea pig's foster Mom called me to inform me that May took a very sudden turn in health. Her breathing became shallow and she barely moved. I regret to say that I was at work at the time of her call, but Andrea tried all she could to get her in to see the vet. They were booked solid , maybe because it was a Friday?? I don't know, they couldn't even squeeze in May's urgent need. I am so thankful that Andrea tried so much to have her seen, and she made May comfortable by snuggling her in a blanket and offering food and water when she wanted it. May gave up the struggle though and let go, seemed she went quick and relatively peacefully. She was over 5 years old, and she was loved by many and touched the hearts of everyone who cared for her. Rest in Peace Momma May. This is her photo, she will always be remembered.
I took Monty and Phineas the guinea pigs ( both from the abandonment case) and Nicholas the dwarf hamster to see Dr.T last week. Monty and Phineas both have problems with their back legs. Phineas's legs splay out to the side, and Dr.T found no abnormalities with his spine, hips or legs. He is sure it is a deficiency related issue, probably mainly a vitamin C deficiency. I have been supplementing him with extra vitamin C each day and now he can tuck his legs underneath him and really get going. Before he was stuck in a the splayed position at all times and could only scoot himself short distances, so there is a significant improvement already. Monty's back legs are rigid, and Dr.T found that his knees are locked, they do not bend or flex at all. Either he broke both back legs at some point and they both healed improperly, or it is a birth defect. He is able to lift himself up on his straight back legs and move, he runs quick and I have trouble catching him he has great mobility. I will be placing Monty and Phineas up for adoption as special needs in the future. I took Nicholas in because his belly became round and hard. Seems he has a tumor attached to his stomach, and it is inoperable. It is sad news, he does have a good quality of life right now. He has a lot of energy and a good appetite still. When he starts to decline we will let him go ( euthanize at vets) to ease any suffering.
Today May the guinea pig's foster Mom called me to inform me that May took a very sudden turn in health. Her breathing became shallow and she barely moved. I regret to say that I was at work at the time of her call, but Andrea tried all she could to get her in to see the vet. They were booked solid , maybe because it was a Friday?? I don't know, they couldn't even squeeze in May's urgent need. I am so thankful that Andrea tried so much to have her seen, and she made May comfortable by snuggling her in a blanket and offering food and water when she wanted it. May gave up the struggle though and let go, seemed she went quick and relatively peacefully. She was over 5 years old, and she was loved by many and touched the hearts of everyone who cared for her. Rest in Peace Momma May. This is her photo, she will always be remembered.
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