Bailey’s leg amputation.
Hi all,
I haven’t posted in a long time but I have unfortunately had a really rough few weeks.
I have a Russian dwarf hamster called Bailey. I have had him for six months. A little over a fortnight ago he got his leg trapped in a bendy bridge. I was able to free him but he wasn’t weight bearing. At the vets he was given pain meds and it was hoped it was a sprain but sadly he continued to not use the leg and it began to change colour. At the vets the decision was made to amputate the leg and thankfully he got through the surgery okay.
He is on metacam and baytril. He is currently acting fine but isn’t eating as much. Normally he gets through his bowl of food but he seems to be eating less which I am worried about.
He is obviously not allowed his wheel at present and I upgraded his cage to the savic plaza 100 so he has more floor space. I am really nervous because his incision site looks sore to me but the vet says it’s okay just slightly inflamed and I should continue with antibiotics and pain meds.
He is the sweetest hamster and I want to make sure I am doing all I can for him.
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