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Post by Blue on Apr 3, 2015 22:05:41 GMT -5
Don't feel guilty! By adopting Bolin you literally gave him a new lease on life, and you probably saved his life too. Remember how vague his symptoms were (hence "to vet or not to vet")?! And it sounds like his spleen was pretty close to giving up, so the fact that you did vet him in a timely manner, and took him to someone knowledgeable almost certainly saved his life. Most ferrents, even well-meaning, would have probably waited too long. I understand how you feel though, looking back and realizing in retrospect that he had been feeling ill the whole time. The fact that he let you cuddle him so much means that you were a great comfort to him. You did brilliantly, and I'm so happy for you and Bolin! He really lucked out when you adopted him. The cuddly ferret is still under there, he's just got a lot of other things to do first
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Post by Blue on Apr 3, 2015 22:15:24 GMT -5
And TBH I kept hoping that something like this would happen to Maisie. She's so often seemed just a little under the weather. But she literally has no parts left to vet. At this point I think it's IBD and am hoping the raw diet will do its magic.
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Post by Desiree on Apr 3, 2015 22:16:39 GMT -5
I'm so excited!! I have been following closely but I haven't had to deal with anything like this so I was just keeping my eye on you and Bolin.
I'm so happy for Bolin and for you. You did great, you got him the care that he needed. There was no way for you to know that Bolin wasn't just a lazy slug. Just be glad he is feeling better! Enjoy your new energy snake and rejoice that you figured it out.
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Post by RedSky on Apr 4, 2015 6:35:27 GMT -5
Thank you both, that makes me feel less guilty. I know you shouldn't have favourites, but he is mine. And now he's happier to makes me so happy too. Plus now Mako has got a buddy to play with and it's nice watching them wrestle and chase without anyone squealing (like when Korra 'plays').
Only problem is now I will be rushing them to the vets for any little thing, incase it turns out to be something more! Oh well, I suppose that's what the insurance and vet fund is for...
Thanks again, it's so lovely to know Bolin has fans on here too! I'll post some pictures later of them all. I know how everyone loves pictures. I'm still trying to get a video of them playing.
I'm sorry to hear about Maisie, I hope the raw diet helps too. Poor little thing. Give her a big hug from me.
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