Cuthbert unwell.

Gaelle · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:25 am Post subject: Cuthbert unwell.

Off to the vet soon. Cuthbert has been sick all night. This morning he is very lethargic and starting to tremble at times. Hopefully it's just a passing virus but this is so unlike him. Sad

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John Thomson · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear that he is not his usual self........he's a big strong boy and I'm sure he will be fine......let us know how he gets on.

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Jack · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

Aw bless - poor Cubs. Kisses to him Gaelle (but NOT while he's puking!)

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

Poor Cuthbert! Hope it just a passing virus and he'll be better soon Sad

Gaelle · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:57 am Post subject:

Looks like he's got gastritis and his temperature is up a bit. He got an antibiotic injection with tablets also for a week, an anti emetic to stop the sickness, and some rehydration sachets to add to his water (don't fancy my chances of getting him to drink that but we'll see.). His diet is to be ultra bland from tomorrow for the weekend,but fast him today. Pasta. scrambled egg, that type of thing tomorrow.
He's still quiet but a bit brighter.
Now to wait for him to start drinking etc.

That being the case with his food the packet of turkey mince which is defrosted he will not now be getting and unless anybody out there wants it, it will have to be binned. If anyone does want it they are more than welcome to it and phone me. My mobile no. is under the sticky in the walks section.
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Debs · Newbie Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 15 Location: herts

Sorry to Hear Cubs is feeling poorly Crying or Very sad

hopefully now he has seen the vet he will soon pick up and get back to his usual self.

let us know how it goes Smile

for now though please pass on some get well kisses to him Smile

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Jack · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject:

Aw bless the poor chap Gaelle - fingers crossed he is thirsty & wolf down some water for you - that's the most important thing just now Wink

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Ross/Ali · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject:

sorry to hear this Gaelle, Crying or Very sad

hope he gets better soon - keep us posted
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amandawhitelaw · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

i am so sorry gaelle. I hope he gets better soon.

Ann, John JJ and Kyle · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject:

At least now you have all the ingredients to allow him to recover. He'll hopefully realise the rehydration salts are what he requires and drink the water. If not a small syringe can help ( have done that with children and dogs, always easier with dogs to children)

Jack · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

Completely agree with you Ann - if he won't drink voluntarily then a syringe should be used - I have 2 in my emergency treatment box.....just in case. Even if mine just have what I would term a minor upset tummy I use the syringe if they don't voluntarily drink for themselves Cool

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Ross/Ali · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject:

just make sure they are titanium lined syringes before you put it anywhere near the destructor's mouth! Laughing

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Jack · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:00 pm Post subject:

PMSFL!!!!!! Good tip mind! Very Happy

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Gaelle · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

I found some syringes I forgot I had, and after a fair bit of a tussle, I managed to get about 20mls of the water and salts in. He isn't especially lethargic , just not interested in eating or drinking yet. His manner when he is awake is brighter and he did have the energy to disagree with me over the syringe so I guess I just give him time and some more liquid before the end of the evening. I do wish though that he would have more liquid but some is better than none.
Oh and Ross the syringes are NOT titanium lined. Not a bad idea though! Laughing

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Jim & Geraldine · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

Poor boy, hope he perks up soon



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