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but my bag was checked on the way out! 
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Phoebe is off the antibiotics 
We saw the vet today and although there is still something going on in her head after 3 months of strong antibiotics she’s had enough and is now getting an upset tummy and losing weight.
So - no more antibiotics. No veggies for her until her poops firm up.
Metacam and Calpol continue as does syringe feeding.
Hopefully she will put on weight, and her tummy upset will clear up too.
She’s still happy and feisty and eating well for herself.
We’ll see what the next 2 weeks bring for my beautiful girl.
We saw the vet today and although there is still something going on in her head after 3 months of strong antibiotics she’s had enough and is now getting an upset tummy and losing weight.
So - no more antibiotics. No veggies for her until her poops firm up.
Metacam and Calpol continue as does syringe feeding.
Hopefully she will put on weight, and her tummy upset will clear up too.
She’s still happy and feisty and eating well for herself.
We’ll see what the next 2 weeks bring for my beautiful girl.
PigglePuggle
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Beautiful Phoebe, sorry there is still something going on but hopefully it is stable for now and won't bother her too much x
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So glad to hear she’s still happy and feisty! You’ve both been through so much.
Sending love
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Phoebe, are your poops still a bit soft?
No mummy, let me drop some in your hand so you can check.
She kindly deposited poops in my hand as I carried her back to the cage.
Still a tad small but much firmer and a good shape.
She’s also much brighter today without the antibiotics.
No mummy, let me drop some in your hand so you can check.
She kindly deposited poops in my hand as I carried her back to the cage.
Still a tad small but much firmer and a good shape.
She’s also much brighter today without the antibiotics.
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Glad to hear Phoeb’s tummy is settling down again x
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Great news! 
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Aah so pleased Phoebe’s off the yucky meds and just getting the good stuff! 
When my little RB Pedro the chin finally came off them after months he was so much happier, never quite gained his weight back but very pleased not to have to have all those grotty tummy troubles, so hope the same for beautiful Phoebe (but that she gets a bit of chunk back of course!)
x
When my little RB Pedro the chin finally came off them after months he was so much happier, never quite gained his weight back but very pleased not to have to have all those grotty tummy troubles, so hope the same for beautiful Phoebe (but that she gets a bit of chunk back of course!)
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Poops are now normal again so Phoebe was rewarded with a tiny chunk of cucumber.
She’s certainly happier off the antibiotics.
Now for some weight gain.
I really don’t want to come out today!
She’s certainly happier off the antibiotics.
Now for some weight gain.
I really don’t want to come out today!
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Gave Phoebe a break from being weighed and syringe fed.
She really doesn’t like being taken out her cage and I could give her the pain meds in the cage.
She’s brighter and happier and eating hay.
I hope she doesn’t let me down by losing weight when I weigh her tomorrow.
She really doesn’t like being taken out her cage and I could give her the pain meds in the cage.
She’s brighter and happier and eating hay.
I hope she doesn’t let me down by losing weight when I weigh her tomorrow.
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Good luck! I'm sure she is grateful for the break.
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Well that didn’t work so well. After 1 day off she’s lost more weight so I’m increasing the syringe feeds.
She’s just had an evening syringe and took about 25ml which is so good of her.
I also put a dish of the critical care in the cage for overnight for Phoebe.
She’s just had an evening syringe and took about 25ml which is so good of her.
I also put a dish of the critical care in the cage for overnight for Phoebe.
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I'm sorry that Phoebe is loosing weight again.
Billie is sending healing wheeks!
Billie is sending healing wheeks!
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Phoebe is at the vets recovering well from another x-ray and check of her lump.
It’s as I expected. She has a tumour in her head and the lump is growth.
Vet has agreed to increase her pain meds to keep her comfortable for as long as she has left.
I can’t fault the vets for their brilliant care and am happy that we’re agreed it’s time to let nature take its course.
I pick her up at 4:00pm and then no more vet trips unless she needs to be helped into the next life.
It’s nearly Easter and I believe in Resurrection
It’s as I expected. She has a tumour in her head and the lump is growth.
Vet has agreed to increase her pain meds to keep her comfortable for as long as she has left.
I can’t fault the vets for their brilliant care and am happy that we’re agreed it’s time to let nature take its course.
I pick her up at 4:00pm and then no more vet trips unless she needs to be helped into the next life.
It’s nearly Easter and I believe in Resurrection
Sparklepetal
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Sending hugs for you and Phoebe. Not easy news to be processing.
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Oh no. I’m so sorry Heather. I’m sorry it isn’t better news.
Sending lots of love and thinking of you and Phoebe
Sending lots of love and thinking of you and Phoebe
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Sorry to learn about this. Sending hugs your way.
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news.
Sending you hugs
Sending you hugs
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I'm very sorry! I hope that Phoebe has got many more happy days left! 
Sending hugs
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Thank you all.
Your support means a lot
Your support means a lot
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Oh Heather I am sorry to hear your sad news poor little Phoebe what a shame, I hope she has many, many happy days left with you and her little friends x
poor little Phoebe what a shame, I hope she has many, many happy days left with you and her little friends x
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Just checked up on Phoebe who is feeling a bit sorry for herself.
She looks a bit like the morning after the night before.
Her shaved face is the equivalent of getting a tattoo or a piercing while under the influence.
She’s still zonked on painkillers.
I wonder what the piggy equivalent of seeing pink elephants or fairies dancing in the garden is?
She’s hiding in the big hay bag munching a slice of carrot- slowly.
If she’s not careful Micah will steal it!
She looks a bit like the morning after the night before.
Her shaved face is the equivalent of getting a tattoo or a piercing while under the influence.
She’s still zonked on painkillers.
I wonder what the piggy equivalent of seeing pink elephants or fairies dancing in the garden is?
She’s hiding in the big hay bag munching a slice of carrot- slowly.
If she’s not careful Micah will steal it!
anyar.dris
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So sorry to hear this sad news about Phoebe. Hopefully she will still have long lovely days with you. ❤❤❤