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Health / Worsening teeth problems (?) and weight loss
« on: March 12, 2015, 05:34:12 PM »
Hi all,
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have a 2yo male standard grey (named Splash) who has been losing some weight over recent weeks; most notably down from 485 grams three weeks ago to 430 grams yesterday. I've also noticed some discharge from both eyes in the last few months. He has been seen repetitively by two vets with no obvious abnormalities noted.
At the weekend I noticed him having particular difficulty in chewing food, with some damp fur on his chest. All of this indicated a tooth problem to me. Given his drastic weight loss (worst in the past week) and his other symptoms, I requested that his teeth be examined under anaesthetic. This was done yesterday, and significant bilateral spurs on his premolars were clipped and smoothed. I assumed this was the problem and assumed he would get better. No other oral abnormalities were noted on examination.
Today he has lost a further 5g since yesterday, and his appearance on chewing food is the same - he seems to be having great difficulty. He seems exactly as he was earlier in the week. I have discussed his appearance today with the vet who performed the procedure who was expecting normal behaviour by today and advised that I travel for an exotic specialist to review him. He is receiving daily meloxicam for pain relief.
I was wondering whether this could be considered normal, and if not, how likely is it that the exotic specialist would diagnose something treatable? I have spent several hundred pounds on vet bills so far and was relieved that everything seemed to have been sorted out yesterday - if I spend much more, I would like to know that there's a reasonable chance of a full cure.
I appreciate that this isn't a veterinary advice forum, but I would be grateful for any input or experiences. After all, if he's not got much longer to go, I'd like to be as well-informed as possible.
Thanks!
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have a 2yo male standard grey (named Splash) who has been losing some weight over recent weeks; most notably down from 485 grams three weeks ago to 430 grams yesterday. I've also noticed some discharge from both eyes in the last few months. He has been seen repetitively by two vets with no obvious abnormalities noted.
At the weekend I noticed him having particular difficulty in chewing food, with some damp fur on his chest. All of this indicated a tooth problem to me. Given his drastic weight loss (worst in the past week) and his other symptoms, I requested that his teeth be examined under anaesthetic. This was done yesterday, and significant bilateral spurs on his premolars were clipped and smoothed. I assumed this was the problem and assumed he would get better. No other oral abnormalities were noted on examination.
Today he has lost a further 5g since yesterday, and his appearance on chewing food is the same - he seems to be having great difficulty. He seems exactly as he was earlier in the week. I have discussed his appearance today with the vet who performed the procedure who was expecting normal behaviour by today and advised that I travel for an exotic specialist to review him. He is receiving daily meloxicam for pain relief.
I was wondering whether this could be considered normal, and if not, how likely is it that the exotic specialist would diagnose something treatable? I have spent several hundred pounds on vet bills so far and was relieved that everything seemed to have been sorted out yesterday - if I spend much more, I would like to know that there's a reasonable chance of a full cure.
I appreciate that this isn't a veterinary advice forum, but I would be grateful for any input or experiences. After all, if he's not got much longer to go, I'd like to be as well-informed as possible.
Thanks!