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Post by Mal on Nov 29, 2008 4:55:59 GMT
Pumba seems really down. If he heard a bag, tons of wheeks, now none. We gave him Hay/Carrots/Lettuce, he would scarf it down, now he barely touches it. I put him on the floor to play, he would scurry off as quick as he could, now he just sits there, and if he does move, it is the slowest walk I've ever seen, and not far at all. I was kind of worried yesterday as he never made a peep, but we were soo busy with it being Thanksgiving that I took a quick look at him, and he looked okay, so I thought maybe, well, I don't know what I thought. Then tonight a bit ago, I went to take him out, so I lifted is Igloo, and he barely moved, he kind of stood there, and looked like he was going to fall over, then I went to give him some treats, and he took a tiny nibble, and that was it, then like I said, he isn't going much anywhere anymore when I put him down. Everything I listed above, seemed to just have happened tonight that I actually noticed. Here is a (bad) picture from tonight. I don't know if you can tell, but I can tell, he seems, well, down. Right now I have him on my lap, tucked in a blanket, and he is moving his head a bit, but not really doing much else. Usually, he would be trying to eat the blanket. Thanks in advance.
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Post by PigPog on Nov 29, 2008 11:42:41 GMT
It looks like an urgent trip to the vet is needed because I agree he doesn't look very well at all. I wouldn't like to advise on this occasion because I really think he needs to be in the hands of a vet. I hope he picks up and the vet can make him better.
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Post by meggiepiggy on Nov 29, 2008 11:50:22 GMT
I agree with Pigpog Mal - he needs to see a vet.
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
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Post by eppingstrider on Nov 29, 2008 15:55:46 GMT
Good luck Mal - that's three votes for the vet. But dont lose heart yet - I had two days with George looking very poorly and carried him in a blanket to keep him warm and cuddled, so Pumba might still pull round. Make sure he's drinking at least - pour some water in with a teaspoon if he wont lick it. Also - dont wait till the holiday is over - call your emergency vet if you can afford it.
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Post by Bob - Hugs Cavies on Nov 29, 2008 18:40:45 GMT
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