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Old 26-01-2012, 10:57 AM   #1
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I have a 5 year old female star
who appears to be filled with air around
her neck and forelegs,she is also slightly
puffy around her back legs, is this normal?
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Old 26-01-2012, 05:54 PM   #2
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I have a 5 year old female star
who appears to be filled with air around
her neck and forelegs,she is also slightly
puffy around her back legs, is this normal?
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Old 26-01-2012, 06:12 PM   #3
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Thanks for responding
Vets closed till morning, wud
nebulizing with f10 be a good idea, vet
recommended it as first aid for when they
are closed?
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Old 26-01-2012, 09:00 PM   #4
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A photo would help see what you mean.
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Sorry the site won't let me upload photos ;(
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Old 26-01-2012, 09:14 PM   #6
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When she sighs it seams to go down till I pick her up??
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There is a sticky on how to upload photos I think you need photobucket.
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When she sighs it seams to go down till I pick her up??
can you send the picture to me and i will pos
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Old 26-01-2012, 09:26 PM   #9
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Naturals i have sent email to u, hope this helps
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