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Please someone help us

Betsy said:
Pleased it seems to have worked! It moves the gas along. Don't forget poop production is 2 days after food input. If Odin didn't eat much 2 days ago he won't poop much. Is he pooping at all?
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He’s pooping a little bit, but we are back to small ones.
He hasn’t lost any weight.
this morning he’s had some syringe food (again, not lots), a little bit of veggies and some mashed up nuggets. Again not huge amounts, but he seems happier in himself
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
He’s pooping a little bit, but we are back to small ones.
He hasn’t lost any weight.
this morning he’s had some syringe food (again, not lots), a little bit of veggies and some mashed up nuggets. Again not huge amounts, but he seems happier in himself
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Small poops are better than no poops. It’ll time take for him to get enough food back in and poops go normalise - output is behind by 1-2 days
No weight loss is good news.
Keep going, you’re doing so well
 
Fantastic news about Odin - little and often ! Hope you are feeling better in yourself although obviously very tired. You are doing a great job and it must lighten your heart to see him eating and pooing - yes not a lot but it’s a big improvement. Hopefully as each hour passes he’ll continue to improve - as Debbie at TEAS says it can take a while !
Keep strong , keep positive and keep smiling 🥰
 
I wanted to keep topping him up with recovery food to help him out, but he refuses it. He would rather eat green peppers.
And getting meds in is getting increasingly difficult... he puts up a serious fight!
 
He’s had enough of all the meds / extra treatment etc ! Keep going even tho it’s much harder - I spose if he’s fighting you that’s a good sign? It’s great that you are looking after him so well ! Don’t give in to Odin.....these little creatures always try to ‘get their own way ‘ in a lovely way of course ! YOU are doing a wonderful job ! Keep talking to us 🥰
 
He’s very quiet again this afternoon. Still isn’t interested at all in recovery food. Has the tiniest nibbles of veggies every now and then. I still think he’s in pain with his tummy.
He’s passing droppings
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
When they haven't been eating properly it can take a while for the guts to get back to normal. Can he see his friend, even if he isn't with him? Seeing other piggies can really perk them up!
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Do you think it’s safe enough? I have one still sneezing a little, they are due back for a check up this week.
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Do you think it’s safe enough? I have one still sneezing a little, they are due back for a check up this week.
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oh, I thought they’d been given the all clear. Maybe leave him as he is for now. Just keep encouraging him with different types of food x
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
oh, I thought they’d been given the all clear. Maybe leave him as he is for now. Just keep encouraging him with different types of food x
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They did from my local vet, but I’m still not 100% happy with rocket (sneezing sometimes) and Loki (still not quite himself). So I’ve booked all four of them in with the exotic vet for Friday to have them all checked. Might be just me panicking, but I would rather check. Loki and Rocket both had 10 days of Trimoxazole following a swab test. Rocket was a rescue and we think he brought the infection as he had a runny nose when we got him home. They are both happy and eating, I just want to get everyone checked for peace of mind.

Odin seems to really love my company, as I’m still working from home, he chooses to sit with me a lot of the time. He’s always been like that though, has always preferred me to other piggies
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Odin is nibbling little bits throughout the afternoon. Managed to get some syringe feed in too, will just do it little and often. I think it’s going to be a long process for him, but I’ll do anything for him, and all of my boys 💖
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You are caring for him wonderfully! He's such a lucky pig! ❤
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Odin is nibbling little bits throughout the afternoon. Managed to get some syringe feed in too, will just do it little and often. I think it’s going to be a long process for him, but I’ll do anything for him, and all of my boys 💖
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You are doing an amazing job! If he's maintaining weight then that's very positive and just keep plodding along with the little and often. I find as they start to feel better it's harder to get meds in as they have more strength and stubbornness
 
We had a lack of eating and lack of pooping over night again. This morning we have had a couple of poops and some little nibbles. Syringe feeding is still hard work to get in. He’s definitely still uncomfortable with his tummy (just not as bad as Tuesday); I’m wondering if maybe it’s all the meds and antibiotic that’s upsetting his tummy and that this might gradually get better

weight is staying the same. Not really increasing or decreasing
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
It’s very likely all the meds. It sounds like he’s doing well, considering how poorly he was x
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His brother (cage mate) was the only one not really affected by the URI the others had. So I might at least put them next to each other? Or try get them back together? To see if that helps perk him up too
 
That sounds good - a bit of company even side by side would work I’m sure ! It’s very good his weight is steady considering what Odin has gone thru ! You should feel very proud of what you’ve done - it’s very hard but he’s getting there with your love and devotion 🥰
 
Seems we are taking a few steps backwards again today..... will see if he picks up as the day goes on. If not, he will end up back in the hospital :(
 
Oh I’m sorry to hear that about Odin. I really hope he’ll pick up - hopefully it’s a blip in his recovery. You know what to do and just keep doing the marvellous job you are doing ! Keep strong and positive ..... he’s done this before so I really hope he’ll pick up 🥰
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Has he seen his friend? Just do little and often syringe foods. When they are like this, I give 1 ml and then leave them 5 minutes and do another and so on.
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He can see his friend. They’ve been talking through the bars. It’s a struggle to even get 1ml in :( he nibbles the tiniest amount of food then gives up.
I don’t think it’s stasis again as he’s passing droppings. He sits hunched though, so something hurts. And he’s barbered some more of his hair off
 
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