Please send vibes for my rats....

[RexyRex]

ray: Sending you and your ratties all of the good vibes I've got!!

 

[undergunfire]

I got their meds into them. They are ticked off at me. All the struggling to get the meds into the mouths made them breathe harder.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Amy, how are they doing tonight?

I've been thinking of them all day. Poor guys

 

[MissBinky]

*waiting for updates* :rose:

 

[undergunfire]

Well, no one is out of the blue, that is for sure. Their breathing is still terrible, but they have seemed to perk up since medicating and eating a bit of baby food.

It hurts so bad to see them breathing the way they are. It must be very uncomfortable.

 

[MissBinky]

Poor lil guys... Hug them for me will ya? I hope they'll be feeling better soon. :rose:

 

[undergunfire]

MissBinky wrote:

Poor lil guys... Hug them for me will ya? I hope they'll be feeling better soon. :rose:

I'll give them a little pat . They are not fond of me right now because of having to force meds down their throats. That is what makes me sad...if I lose them....their last time with me could be me being the bad guy shoving meds down their throats :?.

It is tough taking care of them when they are sick. I don't know how some people keep up with taking care of more serious medical issues. I give them so much credit.

 

[MissBinky]

Awww don't think like that, you're doing everything you can. I'm sure if something were to happen that it wouldn't be their last thought. :hug:Let's just foocus on the present though, let's abstain from thinking about possibilities.:sickbunny:

Get better for your momma boys!

 

[YukonDaisy]

Sorry to hear about your boys being sick, Amy. We'll send get well vibes to them!

 

[SnowyShiloh]

How are the boys now? Poor babies At Petco the other day there were two big squishy boys up for adoption, their owners didn't want them anymore. They were very sweet boys though and HUGE, even compared to my Colby Jack. Unfortunately we couldn't take them home, and they were gone today so someone else must have taken them, but they made me think of your boys.

 

[undergunfire]

The boys are doing fine, again, not totally better...but they are hanging in there. They are so ticked at me! Spartan gave me the butt. He kept licking my hands between me forcing meds down his throat...maybe as if to say, "Mama, pleeeeeease stop, I'll be a good boy!". Ugh, so sad.

I have to go back to work today. I hope they will be fine all day alone.

I think I found a place online to order Baytril tablets without a prescription. This means that I can get both Baytril and Doxy now. It is very expensive, though, but probably less expensive then the vets. I would just have to learn how to split up the pills and grind them down myself. I don't think I can take them to a pharmacy to have them done.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Poor Spartan. I know it's awful. i'm praying for those boys! Let us know how they are when you can.

 

[seniorcats]

undergunfire wrote:

I think I found a place online to order Baytril tablets without a prescription. This means that I can get both Baytril and Doxy now. It is very expensive, though, but probably less expensive then the vets. I would just have to learn how to split up the pills and grind them down myself. I don't think I can take them to a pharmacy to have them done.

This site illustrates pill splitters and crushers. http://www.forgettingthepill.com/tools.html

The above are way more expensive then we paid at WalMart.The same pill splitter was just a few dollars. We bought a similar mortar and pestle in the gadget section at a cooking store for about $5. A bowl and the back of a spoon will work in a pinch. Just apply a lot of pressure. I would check out the discount stores before ordering these particular items on line.

I hope you ratties get better soon and I look forward to pics of Nakkie Ralphie.

 

[undergunfire]

Thank you seniorcats, the information you provided will come in handy!


I just got home from work a bit ago and every one looks the same. I do notice Spartan is breathing worse...maybe because he was at the bottom of the "rat pile" in the hammock?

I'm at an odd point where I know their breathing must hurt them. They aren't really eating. It's like...do I let them be this way and give them a chance.....or is this too far along and they are in too much pain to get better?

 

[MissBinky]

I think you should keep going, knowing you, if you are still in doubt, it means you still see hope in them :hug:I really hope they pull through ok! I don't know if it could do anything for rats, but when I've had sick kittens or rabbits, I burnt some pure eucalyptus oil at a distance. Kind of like us using Vicks... I have no idea how much more sensitive rats are to smells and all and if it's practical, but I thought I'd throw the idea out there. That and steam showers?

 

[slavetoabunny]

undergunfire wrote:

I think I found a place online to order Baytril tablets without a prescription.

Can you share this with me? PM if you don't want to post it on the board. We have been looking for a source to order some bulk baytril for our rescue. We pay about $1 per pill at the vet and are looking at ways to cut expenses.

 

[undergunfire]

slavetoabunny wrote:

undergunfire wrote:

I think I found a place online to order Baytril tablets without a prescription.

Can you share this with me? PM if you don't want to post it on the board. We have been looking for a source to order some bulk baytril for our rescue. We pay about $1 per pill at the vet and are looking at ways to cut expenses.

PM sent .

 

[slavetoabunny]

Got it. Thanks Amy!

 

[undergunfire]

Last time I checked Spartan and Louie were at the "feeding station" slopping down a ton of warmed baby food. Ralphie is being stubborn and won't eat it. I hope he will eat some while I am not in there.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I havent' had a chance to read this over again, but do you have a humidifier running for them? It might help but I don't know for sure.