gramma2jaakk
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so I'm taking her to the vet. Her appointment is at 315pm.
Last night, while giving Sally and Josie their meds, all the girls were acting their normal selves, pushing for the treats dish. I make sure that no one but Sally and Josie get the treats that have meds in them. Amy came along with the others and was being normal.
This morning, I go to give the girls their breakfast, and give Sally and Josie their morning meds. Amy is sleeping in the hammock, and I really didn't think anything of it. She does that now and then, missing morning treat/breakfast. I'm not worried about her feeding, since they are free-fed HT blocks and the dish was half full.
But just now, as I was walking past the cage, I stopped to say hi to Cindy and Molly who were awake and putting their noses through the bars to get my attention. I saw Amy was now on the floor of the cage, not moving around but breathing. I could see she was kind of asleep, but not reacting to anything or any of the others in the cage. I scratched Molly and Cindy, left the room for a minute and came back to look at Amy again. Cindy was now laying under Amy's head like she wanted Amy to groom her but Amy wasn't doing any grooming. My heart sank into my stomach.
Since Amy really isn't fond of hands (rescue situation), I respect her and don't force my hands onto her. But this time, I was able to reach in, pet her and even pick her up. She opened her eyes, cuddled into my hands and closed her eyes again. My thoughts: Crap! Nowwhat is wrong with HER?!
Sally has a follow-up appointment tomorrow with the vet, but I really don't think Amy would make it that long. I called the vet, knowing they take walk-ins, but they said the wait would be 45 minutes anyway and they have an appointment open at 315 today, so got that time for Amy.
I know that some of the other rescues from Amy's group have already passed away. I'm hoping it isn't Amy's turn. She is breathing, but is puffed up. I've done rat-phone and can't hear any congestion. She bruxxes when I pick her up, but I know that can also be from pain.
I just want someone to wish me luck for her at the vets. I'm mentally preparing myself incase I don't get to come home with her. I am hoping we can get her on some meds. Whatever is wrong with her, it happened really quick.
Anita
Last night, while giving Sally and Josie their meds, all the girls were acting their normal selves, pushing for the treats dish. I make sure that no one but Sally and Josie get the treats that have meds in them. Amy came along with the others and was being normal.
This morning, I go to give the girls their breakfast, and give Sally and Josie their morning meds. Amy is sleeping in the hammock, and I really didn't think anything of it. She does that now and then, missing morning treat/breakfast. I'm not worried about her feeding, since they are free-fed HT blocks and the dish was half full.
But just now, as I was walking past the cage, I stopped to say hi to Cindy and Molly who were awake and putting their noses through the bars to get my attention. I saw Amy was now on the floor of the cage, not moving around but breathing. I could see she was kind of asleep, but not reacting to anything or any of the others in the cage. I scratched Molly and Cindy, left the room for a minute and came back to look at Amy again. Cindy was now laying under Amy's head like she wanted Amy to groom her but Amy wasn't doing any grooming. My heart sank into my stomach.
Since Amy really isn't fond of hands (rescue situation), I respect her and don't force my hands onto her. But this time, I was able to reach in, pet her and even pick her up. She opened her eyes, cuddled into my hands and closed her eyes again. My thoughts: Crap! Nowwhat is wrong with HER?!
Sally has a follow-up appointment tomorrow with the vet, but I really don't think Amy would make it that long. I called the vet, knowing they take walk-ins, but they said the wait would be 45 minutes anyway and they have an appointment open at 315 today, so got that time for Amy.
I know that some of the other rescues from Amy's group have already passed away. I'm hoping it isn't Amy's turn. She is breathing, but is puffed up. I've done rat-phone and can't hear any congestion. She bruxxes when I pick her up, but I know that can also be from pain.
I just want someone to wish me luck for her at the vets. I'm mentally preparing myself incase I don't get to come home with her. I am hoping we can get her on some meds. Whatever is wrong with her, it happened really quick.
Anita