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Metal in a mouse...My Poor Festivus

I don't actually SEE any stitches...so I think they will dissolve.
He does have a follow-up appointment at 12:15 on Friday.
Then I will give him a pinky Friday night....

On Saturday I will either be a very happy person....or a basketcase again!
 
Surely if he's doing this well, he'll keep improving. Best of luck - all possible body parts to cross are crossed for you both!
 
starsevol said:
I don't actually SEE any stitches...so I think they will dissolve.
He does have a follow-up appointment at 12:15 on Friday.
Then I will give him a pinky Friday night....

On Saturday I will either be a very happy person....or a basketcase again!
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Im late to this, I just wanted to add I hope your little one makes a full recovery. Please dont blame yourself about the wire....who the hell wouldve noticed something so odd. Thank god you got him right to a vet! I wouldve passed out.
 
I've been following the progress, and I just wanted to tell you how glad I am to hear that he's doing better and better by the day. My thoughts are still with you and I hope that I only read good news on Friday.

He's very lucky to have you taking care of him.

-McKenna
 
I just got back from the vet....
She looked at him and said he is looking alot better.
I asked her how much longer he needs to be on the antibiotics, and she said that she likes to see these guys on it for 3 weeks, especially since the wire was so old and rusty.
Then she asked me if I had fed him this week, and I said no. She said I should because "needs food to heal".
I said that I was afraid of the possibility of a regurge, and she said that he "could" regurge, and still be ok, but it was important to see if he could eat.
I asked her if the incisions in his neck would cause scar tissue that would prevent his throat from stretching to engulf prey. She said that parts of his throat may be affected, but he could always eat multiple smaller food items if that was the case.

So...driving home I got the bright idea to feed him a pink when we got back, and skip his meds until tomorrow night. When my hand got infected this spring (and it was BADLY infected) antibiotics took care of it fast. So I reasoned that missing a few doses should be ok, as long as he's digesting....
So I thawed a pink.
I left him in his kritter keeper travel cage, and took out the paper towel so it wouldn't stick to the pink. At one point he was nose to nose with the pink....but he didn't eat. My boy who has NEVER refused a meal.....I left the pink in with him and went to work. I'm terrified, even though the vet said not to worry if he doesn't eat. Just try him again in a few days. But until he eats, I don't know if he's going to make it. I'm in knots right now. I'm praying the pink is gone when I get home tonight....

I'm sick to my stomach that he suffered this at all.
I so much wish I could go back in time to when he was ok.....
He's a GOOD sweet boy, and he never deserved this.

He was also the foundation for 2 projects I was starting, plus the only male I have that is compatible with Carmen, my caramel motley.
I can't afford to replace him if I lose him....(as if that's even possible...)
 
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I'm so very sorry for your afflictions. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you to find Festivus with a big full stomach when you get home.
(((Beth)))
 
It's probably been a stressful day for him. He'll eat. And you can always make the pink irresistable to him- we have ways!!!
 
There is time...I know...
He has good weight...
And we DO have ways...

It's just that it feels right now that nothing will ever be ok again, until he does.
 
Well, Rick went out today and installed insullation for his parents. He had to go home and take a shower and he checked Festivus. He didn't eat :(
I am trying not to panic, but I don't really know what to do next. I mean, I'll try him again in 5 days or a week....

I'm so afaid I'm losing him....he was such a great eater...
I'm heartbroken...
 
He's probably still a little stressed out about what has happened to him... Once he calms down he'll eat for you... :)
 
Relax! You could heat up his mouse again to really hot, slit the head, and try him again! He'll eat. He's just had a busy day.
 
You guys are so great, thanks so MUCH!
I'm panicing myself into a total stomachache....
and your reassurance is just wonderful.

I definately need to listen to you right now and not the voices in my head....
 
Beth, he had to be so strong to survive the surgery! He's a strong snake! He's not going to just give up and not eat.
 
But if his throat hurts....

I know I hate eating when MY throat hurts, and I like food way too much....

He was eating every 5 days but he hasn't eaten now since the 5th...
 
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