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Health / Re: Heart Murmur in Chinchilla
« on: March 15, 2014, 01:54:04 PM »
The Vet finally called late in the day. He does not believe its an allergy nor a respiratory infection (because discharge is not colored). He still believes it's his heart. He said to continue the Lasix and watch him.
My thoughts: This started after his cage mate died. My husband thinks we may have missed seeing his illness because the other chin was so ill. I'm not sure. Both were seen by the emergency vet. Either way, we will continue to love him.
I'm thinking its the fleece. Maybe he's allergic to it. I removed all the floor liners a while ago and he seemed better. Then we put in one of those cans the size of a coffee can with fleece lining. Louie spent 1 day sleeping in it and I swear it triggered this last episode. So as of yesterday, all fleece is out.
This morning (15 Mar 2014), he is standing at his door looking for his breakfast. He played with his chew toys (from TJs), pooped and ate his hay & pellets during the night. He ate about 8 ml of his Critical Care, took his Lasix & his baby gas drops, then off to sleep he went. I was out most of the day, so now I will keep watch. If I remove the Critical Care, what would I use in it's place?
I have been on blood pressure meds myself (for hearing loss) and I know the feeling of it. You don't feel right the 1st few days. So instead of giving Louie 0.04 ml every 12 hours, I am trying it every 18 hours. Fortunately, I will be home this weekend.
Another ?: I'm worried Louie could fall in his cage. He is in a Critter Nation 64" high cage with shelves we made. I would like to put in the top level tray for safety. Would moving his floor plan around cause him stress? Not a lot of relocating items, except for the opening where he can go between the floors.
Thank you for all your help! This means a lot to me!
My thoughts: This started after his cage mate died. My husband thinks we may have missed seeing his illness because the other chin was so ill. I'm not sure. Both were seen by the emergency vet. Either way, we will continue to love him.
I'm thinking its the fleece. Maybe he's allergic to it. I removed all the floor liners a while ago and he seemed better. Then we put in one of those cans the size of a coffee can with fleece lining. Louie spent 1 day sleeping in it and I swear it triggered this last episode. So as of yesterday, all fleece is out.
This morning (15 Mar 2014), he is standing at his door looking for his breakfast. He played with his chew toys (from TJs), pooped and ate his hay & pellets during the night. He ate about 8 ml of his Critical Care, took his Lasix & his baby gas drops, then off to sleep he went. I was out most of the day, so now I will keep watch. If I remove the Critical Care, what would I use in it's place?
I have been on blood pressure meds myself (for hearing loss) and I know the feeling of it. You don't feel right the 1st few days. So instead of giving Louie 0.04 ml every 12 hours, I am trying it every 18 hours. Fortunately, I will be home this weekend.
Another ?: I'm worried Louie could fall in his cage. He is in a Critter Nation 64" high cage with shelves we made. I would like to put in the top level tray for safety. Would moving his floor plan around cause him stress? Not a lot of relocating items, except for the opening where he can go between the floors.
Thank you for all your help! This means a lot to me!