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Health / Re: Chin attacked by cagemate and leaving the country tomorrow- pls help!!!!

« on: January 05, 2013, 08:55:52 AM »

Gray rodent--- thx so much for your advice. I have critical care powder left over from anotherchin's illness although it was abt 3yrs ago so not sure if I could still use it

As far as taking care of her, I could either ask my mother (a nurse but no exp w chins although she's held mine). She lives w my dad and a cat in a small condo but could keep a separate room. Other option is a friend w 2 cats in a Small apt w his wife-- he has exp w my chins and was going to check in my pets while I'm away anyways. However I will need to ask him about having a separate room.

I am glad they are in separate cages now-- although disappointed as they used to be best buds. In the future I will try a closely supervised reintroduction and see whst happens


Do you think I should bring her to the exotics vet today? It is the tufts clinic in north ma about 1.5hrs from me.


I hate the idea of leaving her for a week when she's sick...her sister lexie died about 3yrs ago from malocclusion despite dental sx-- i was feeding her w crit care-- seemed stable but woke up one morning and she was curled up in her dish and had passed.... So sad

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Health / Chin attacked by cagemate and leaving the country tomorrow- pls help!!!!

« on: January 05, 2013, 08:05:29 AM »

Yesterday I found my 5yr old chin with a fairly large patch of fur missing above her tail, and bite marks (not deep) on the area as well as around her mouth. Her eyes were a bit glassy and she appeared tired.

 I immediately brought her to the emergency clinic nearby, where she was seen by an er vet and a Phone consult was done w An exotics specialist as none were available. I was told that her cagemate of 2yr had likely attacked her and was given an antibiotic, pain medication and sulfidine cream for the hairless area. They said to watch her closely as exotics can turn quickly.

This clinic, where I previously saw an exotics vet who left for another clinic, does not have an exotics vet in until tues as theirs is on vaca. There is a small animal hospital about 1.5 hrs away  who would be able to see her today, but per the clinic, the emergency fee itself is around $350 (and I spent $400 last nite). This AM she is resting and she/her wounds do not appear any worse, she is eating/drinking/pooping (she is in a separate cage of course). Since she is usually sleepy during the day, it's hard to get a clear picture. I held her and she is not any weaker or more lethargic.

On top of this I'm scheduled to leave for a 1 wk trip to Canada (10 hr drive) tomorrowand am wondering what I should do

- I can bring her to an exotics vet today but not sure if they would be able to do much else besides labs

-usu when I'm away a friend checks on the chins 3x a wk but she needs meds q12 hrs at least (pain meds every 8 hrs but she wouldn't take her last dose anyways). I know people who would be able to kee her and do the medsbut 1) they also have cats, and 2) if anything happened to her while I was away/she took a turn for the worst, I wouldn't know what to do-- i want to be with her.

-The clinic can board her for 40 -80$/day  plus 4$ every time they medicate her- they are getting back to me w more accurate pricing-- but I can't afford the higher end- its 8 days- and that doesn't solve the 2nd issue of wanting to be w her.

I can take her to Canada- laws appear to allow this but I'm worried the drive/new environment might be stressful + the border guards always have the right to refuse her. My boyfriend looked and there's a clinic  w exotics docs within1-1.5 hrs and a general vet w/in a few miles. But, the weather is bad, I won't have my own car although my boyfriend will have one-- and I'm not sure about quality of care/trustworthiness of vet/$$ expenses in another country--- I have Been paying with care credit card and finances are very tight.

I could also skip the trip but i took the time off work, it's been planned for a yr, is a once a yr thing w boyfriend and his family, and he will be upset if I don't go.


So I guess my ?s are

1. Should I take her to the exotics vet today
2. What are your opinions on leaving her w friend w cat vs boarding vs taking her with me.

 


Thanks For listening

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Cages / Sturdy cage for 2 rambunctious chins

« on: December 27, 2012, 09:38:12 PM »

I have 2 chins and am looking for a new cage. I have been using a homemade one(made by someone else not me!) but it has been slowly coming apart-- I got a 15" metal chin spin about 4-6 mo ago and they loved it so much that the tension/bouncing tore through the chicken wire making up the sides of the cage (it as a wood frame and "tree" with platforms for them to it n but they've really chewed that apart as well) leaving 2 holes.

So I am looking at the quality cages- they seem to have the best reviews and have no wire floors or plastic platforms or ramps to worry about--- BUT they appeAr, at least from the online pics, to be made of similar wire as my current cage and I don't want to get a new cage just to have the chin spin rip a hole in it!

The ferret/critter nation cages look like the metal is sturdier, but they also have the wire bottom grill, which I'm not sure if you can take out without the chin escaping-- does anyone know?

The quality chin mansion is about 250 shipped which is about the same as critter nation.

So I guess my ?s are...

1. Can the grill be removed from the ferret/critter nations with china still in it
2. Can the quality cages withstand vigorous use of the chin spin
3. Which do you prefer?



Thanks all!!