Well, Jiggles has take a turn for the worse and now is in the animal hospital for the long weekend.
Due to having diabetes, her organs apparently are in a constant state of stress. So, right now she has an obstructed abdomen. She is undergoing procedures and is in an oxigen tank thingie for a day or 2.
She went down hill quickly, in about 2 hours from looking happy sleeping to looking really ill laying by her water bottle and breathing heavy. When i lifted her to hold her, she was limp, and cool to the touch. I knew something was up.
When I put her back down, she began frantically moving around with her eyes shut- not even looking, just trying to move. She was in great discomfort.
So, I called the exotic vet she is a patient at. Luckily, they accepted her despite closing for the weekend in 20 minutes. I live less than a mile away, and was able to get her in and seen by Dr. Ness right away. He was very sensitive and careful, and got to work right away.
The bill will be astronomical. but I love her and I am prepared to pay- despite knowing the prognosis is not looking good.
He was able to decompress some pressure before I left, and he let me hold her for 5 minutes alone before he took her back for her stay. He took out her igloo and her wheel and kept them with her in case she wakes up and wants to find something familiar.
Though no one will be around 24-7 for the long weekend, another vet doctor will be coming in morning, noon and evening to tend to her and the other animals that had emergency vet stays. There is a ferret, a guinnea pig and a rabbit also, so they will be checking on multiple animals for the weekend.
Please send good vibes to me and to Jiggles- though I am very upset and sad right now, I feel good about taking her in and giving her the best possible chance.
Due to having diabetes, her organs apparently are in a constant state of stress. So, right now she has an obstructed abdomen. She is undergoing procedures and is in an oxigen tank thingie for a day or 2.
She went down hill quickly, in about 2 hours from looking happy sleeping to looking really ill laying by her water bottle and breathing heavy. When i lifted her to hold her, she was limp, and cool to the touch. I knew something was up.
When I put her back down, she began frantically moving around with her eyes shut- not even looking, just trying to move. She was in great discomfort.
So, I called the exotic vet she is a patient at. Luckily, they accepted her despite closing for the weekend in 20 minutes. I live less than a mile away, and was able to get her in and seen by Dr. Ness right away. He was very sensitive and careful, and got to work right away.
The bill will be astronomical. but I love her and I am prepared to pay- despite knowing the prognosis is not looking good.
He was able to decompress some pressure before I left, and he let me hold her for 5 minutes alone before he took her back for her stay. He took out her igloo and her wheel and kept them with her in case she wakes up and wants to find something familiar.
Though no one will be around 24-7 for the long weekend, another vet doctor will be coming in morning, noon and evening to tend to her and the other animals that had emergency vet stays. There is a ferret, a guinnea pig and a rabbit also, so they will be checking on multiple animals for the weekend.
Please send good vibes to me and to Jiggles- though I am very upset and sad right now, I feel good about taking her in and giving her the best possible chance.
