Cujo's Thread - Page 11

Cujo · 02-11-2016, 06:12 PM

Update: the vet has put cujo on Enrofloxacin/Baytril. He has a small abscess in his thigh from when I got him and he was attacked. It must not have healed properly. That's probably why he keeps ripping all the fur out of that area. He weighed 79 grams! Pics to come

Cujo · 02-12-2016, 06:17 PM

Grooming after a meal. Such a clean hammie! ^^

So cute!! ^^

Cujo · 02-27-2016, 05:45 AM

Cujo has a new cage, he's very happy with it! Lots of new space to run and burrow and chew on toys! There's also a new hamster in the family! Pics to come. Watch for updates!

Thin Lizzy · 02-27-2016, 06:22 AM

Looking forward to seeing pics of Cujo's new cage.
Congratulations on your new hamster.

Cujo · 03-02-2016, 11:37 PM

Cujo being absolutely adorable!!!

Thin Lizzy · 03-03-2016, 07:46 AM

Aww cuteness overload!

cypher · 03-03-2016, 08:48 AM

Aww bless! That's so sweet

Cujo · 03-03-2016, 10:28 PM

I may need some support here, I'm having a hard time with this. I know it's sudden, but today I found cujo, his back end in his wheel (ya know cause he usually sits in his wheel and dozes and sleeps,) his head and front paws out on his bedding, his back twisted, his paws in the air. His eyes half mast, his breathing very short and quick, then suddenly, nonexistent, very slow and shallow, he was very still, his paws almost colorless. His water intake has about tripled, I know he's fat, his abscess has doubled in size, possibly more, and he's very slow about doing things. His eating habits have pretty much ground to a halt. He dent look good, his fur looks greasy, he's got some discharge coming from his eyes. Ryan said we will take him to the vet once he gets his paycheck in. The vet has told me she can do surgery, but I also have to debate his age. He's over a year old, putting him under could kill him, the stress of surgery, then right after that a big move, I don't know if putting him down peacefully is a good option. I'm gonna be honest, I'm sad and I'm scared, as I type, cujo is now drinking away at his water bottle. He didn't get like this till we started the medication for the abscess he's had all this time, should I stop the meds? I'm unsure how to proceed.....please help. I'm almost sure he's got diabetes

cypher · 03-03-2016, 10:35 PM

I'm really sorry to hear this, it does sound as though he needs the attention of the vet as soon as possible & only they can really advise on what's the best way to proceed.
There are a couple of threads on diabetes you may want to look at but don't try to guess, test him but also get him to the vet as there is clearly more than just the possibility of diabetes going on.
So you think your hamster is diabetic
Someone else's thread which might help if you read through it.
Chopstick update

Cujo · 03-03-2016, 11:16 PM

Thank you Cypher, I will be getting him to the vet ASAP.

I hope he makes it that long.