Think Dougal's not well.... - Page 2

04-07-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dougal

I managed to get his mouth open, but i think it's going to be a two person job. I had a quick peek in there and his mouth is really pale inside. When my other half gets home I may try and dampen the leaf and sprinkle a tiny bit of vits on it.

I think I'm getting more stressed out than he is.

Karen

If his mouth is pale I would forget feeding and get him to a vet ASAP

Caroline McI · 04-07-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wizzasmum

I know this is not to do with th thread but who on earth sold one of their UK captive brred babies without insisting you had a uvb light. I have never heard of such and irresponsible breeder

Sent you mail Sue to explain.

Caroline McI · 04-07-2007, 05:28 PM

What does a pale mouth mean?

04-07-2007, 07:51 PM

Could mean anaemia, could be due to worms or other factors, needs a vet to say why at the end of the day though.

Dougal · 04-07-2007, 08:48 PM

I've got him booked in for tomorrow night at 6pm (have your fingers crossed for me!)

We managed to get two bites of dandelion down him, but it was a real struggle. He kept spitting it out. He sat with the last bite in his mouth for ages till we tickled his throat.

I'm happy that he got two bites down, but still it's only two bites.

Thank you very much for your help Sue - it was much appreciated.

Karen
x

04-07-2007, 08:53 PM

Good luck at the vets

04-07-2007, 09:09 PM

hi karen

i hope the vet can help little dougal

Bride2b · 04-07-2007, 09:13 PM

Hi Karen,

fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for the little chap

Ajay · 04-07-2007, 11:07 PM

Hope he's ok *hugs*

Dougal · 05-07-2007, 07:48 PM

Update...

Nice vet-man had to do some nasty things to my little Dougal.
He had a look in his mouth and agreed that it shouldn't be that pale.

Then poor old Dougal had his first anal probe........
You should have seen his little face...

Loads of liquid came out and a tiny piece of poo, which the nurse scooped into a specimen jar for testing.

So at the mo we're waiting for a blood test result to go back, but if it's inconclusive he'll have to go back for an x-ray.
If there's signs of an infection, I've to take him back for an injection.

Poor Dougal is feeling so sorry for himself and he's now sulking with me.

The vet listened to his heart, and it was so nice to hear it 'whooshing' away happily.

Till they get results back, they're at a loss, so I'll keep you posted.......

We get the results back tomorrow,

04-07-2007, 05:28 PM	#13
Caroline McI Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland, moved to Sussex (sunnier for Cookie) Posts: 649	What does a pale mouth mean? __________________ *********************** Love me, love Cookie R.I.P Lottie, we miss you x

04-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#18
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Hi Karen, fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for the little chap __________________

04-07-2007, 11:07 PM	#19
Ajay Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 1,000	Hope he's ok hugs __________________ Ajay xxx 0.0.2 Testudo hermanni boettgeri 0.0.2 Geochelone carbonaria 0.0.1 Testudo horsfieldii 1.0.0 Eublepharis macularius 1.0.0 Canis familiaris I am no longer a student; AT LAST!!

04-07-2007, 07:51 PM	#14
wizzasmum Guest Posts: n/a	Could mean anaemia, could be due to worms or other factors, needs a vet to say why at the end of the day though.

04-07-2007, 08:48 PM	#15
Dougal Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 74	I've got him booked in for tomorrow night at 6pm (have your fingers crossed for me!) We managed to get two bites of dandelion down him, but it was a real struggle. He kept spitting it out. He sat with the last bite in his mouth for ages till we tickled his throat. I'm happy that he got two bites down, but still it's only two bites. Thank you very much for your help Sue - it was much appreciated. Karen x

04-07-2007, 08:53 PM	#16
wizzasmum Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck at the vets

04-07-2007, 09:09 PM	#17
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	hi karen i hope the vet can help little dougal

05-07-2007, 07:48 PM	#20
Dougal Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 74	Update... Nice vet-man had to do some nasty things to my little Dougal. He had a look in his mouth and agreed that it shouldn't be that pale. Then poor old Dougal had his first anal probe........ You should have seen his little face... Loads of liquid came out and a tiny piece of poo, which the nurse scooped into a specimen jar for testing. So at the mo we're waiting for a blood test result to go back, but if it's inconclusive he'll have to go back for an x-ray. If there's signs of an infection, I've to take him back for an injection. Poor Dougal is feeling so sorry for himself and he's now sulking with me. The vet listened to his heart, and it was so nice to hear it 'whooshing' away happily. Till they get results back, they're at a loss, so I'll keep you posted....... We get the results back tomorrow,

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