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Post by sweetpea on Sept 30, 2022 13:00:06 GMT
When Charlie is on antibiotics, the dose is 0.02…….I find if I rinse the syringe in warm water first, and then draw up the antibiotic, it slide out into his mouth better. Charlie protests a lot and that’s when I pop the end of syringe into his mouth and press…….It’s still difficult to know if he has got any of it though….so I feel for you I really do…x Thanks ladybird. I wouldn't have thought of warming up the syringe!
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Post by criswell on Oct 4, 2022 7:36:47 GMT
One vet that used to give us 0.3ml syringes used to remove the needle before giving it to us. Our current vet has the sort without the needle. I hope you are able to get one as it really does make a difference. The tip of the syringe is so much smaller that it's easier to pop in the mouth and the plunger is easier to push too.
How is Perry doing?
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 4, 2022 10:36:39 GMT
One vet that used to give us 0.3ml syringes used to remove the needle before giving it to us. Our current vet has the sort without the needle. I hope you are able to get one as it really does make a difference. The tip of the syringe is so much smaller that it's easier to pop in the mouth and the plunger is easier to push too. How is Perry doing? I did wonder if the needle could be removed on the 0.3ml ones I viewed online, so you've answered that question. Perry is "up & down". The vet is booked for next Tuesday. They don't stock the 0.3 ml syringes, so I'll still try the local vet. Saturday afternoon Perry was quite ill. Stopped eating. Was very lethargic. I switched all medicine/supplements to Guardian Angel. Today, he's quite active but he's clearly got a problem with his feet/legs, certainly the right leg. He could easily have injured them during one of his many falls. No major damage, as he can still use them, but his manoeuvrability (new word?!) is shot. I am still holding food/water up to him as he struggles to get around. Despite all that, he seems fine - sitting preening right now, beside Moriarty who he has been trying to chase.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 8, 2022 1:03:54 GMT
Please, Perry, get better. ❤️🩹 Good luck for Tuesday. xx
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Post by ladybird on Oct 8, 2022 7:54:42 GMT
Come on Perry…you and Charlie are brave boys. Show the forum you can do it 👏👏💙💙
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 9, 2022 10:04:20 GMT
I just gave Perry his first dose of Epiphen, on a piece of apple. I feel dirty. Lets hope my reservations are unfounded...
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Post by ladybird on Oct 9, 2022 10:31:17 GMT
I know exactly how you feel ……what is that old saying….We are dammed if we do and dammed if we don’t. We have to try the meds when there are no other options Still doesn’t feel right though. ❤️
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 11, 2022 14:44:07 GMT
The vet came this afternoon. She said Perry now has a heart problem. He is on borrowed time.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 11, 2022 14:51:26 GMT
Oh no. I am so sorry. Poor Perry The vet came this afternoon. She said Perry now has a heart problem. He is on borrowed time.
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Post by ladybird on Oct 11, 2022 14:53:11 GMT
Oh no sweetpea that is not good news, I am so sorry. Has he given you any meds for his heart? How is Perry in himself. I do know just how you are feeling, my Charlie isn’t doing well either….it’s a helpless feeling isn’t it 😢😢
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 11, 2022 15:07:03 GMT
Oh no sweetpea that is not good news, I am so sorry. Has he given you any meds for his heart? How is Perry in himself. I do know just how you are feeling, my Charlie isn’t doing well either….it’s a helpless feeling isn’t it 😢😢 She has prescribed some medicine but didn't have it with her in liquid form in the van, so will send it on. Perry is very quiet, but still eating & drinking (when it's offered) & sometimes flirts back with Moriarty. As long as he's eating, drinking & flirting (albeit briefly), we will carry on the best we can. Moriarty provides care & comfort during the day (he's regurgitating right now for Perry, after having his wicked way with his mirror). Lennie takes over night duty & also regurgitates & preens Perry's head. So sorry your Charlie isn't doing so well. It's such a roller coaster of emotions & the recurrent question "Could I have made better decisions?" is crippling.
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Post by Loz on Oct 11, 2022 15:12:44 GMT
Poor Perry that is such sad news. I hope he's able to enjoy being looked after by Moriarty and Lennie for a long while yet.
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Post by ariella on Oct 11, 2022 17:39:59 GMT
I am so sorry sweetpea. I’m sure Perry is well cared for between yourself, Moriarty and Lennie. Hope Perry remains comfortable and continues to eat, drink and flirt for some time to come.
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Post by criswell on Oct 11, 2022 22:29:45 GMT
I'm so sorry sweetpea. I'm glad Perry has you and his budgie buddies taking such good care of him.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 15, 2022 1:21:51 GMT
Oh, gosh, poor Perry. 🥺 He really hasn’t been having a good time. I am so sorry, sweetpea. I know you will do the very best for him, though. Hugs and thoughts for you both. xx
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