Barney had a close call! :(

[AnnaW]

My poor little rescue angora Barney had a close call with GI stasis on Friday! Thursday night I noticed he was not himself, very quiet and not moving much. Barney has a history of tummy problems since his previous owner fed him hamster food only, no hay etc. Usually I can help him get over a bout with a tummy massage to move the gas, and sometimes some gut stimulant. This time was much worse I have him some metaclopromide, plenty of food available and went to bed. The next morning he was still very poorly, wouldn’t move at all, hunched in his cage and he was cold and shivering.
So action stations! We went straight to the vets and I spent £70 on metaclopromide, antibiotics, pain relief, fibre plex and some critical care. My vet said if I’d left it longer I may well have lost him!

Today he is much better, begging for treats and munching everything! That night when he was first ill I stayed up for ages stroking him and singing to him, I’ve never been so glad to see the little pig munching!!!!

He’s had several of these bouts, but never ever as bad as that. I’m just glad I know him well enough to have spotted the signs straight away!
I hope everyone’s well

Love Anna, Barney and Belle xxx

[LittlePuffyTail]

Glad to hear he is okay. Over the years, I’ve had many scary episodes like this. Getting to the vet quickly and very diligent care are necessary if bunny is going to pull through. Stasis is a very scary thing. Especially since they can feel (or at least act) fine one moment and then be quite ill with tummy issues another.

((((Hugs to Barney)))))

[Sarita]

Glad he is okay!

[AnnaW]

Thanks guys! He’s back to his piggy self now, I am so relieved. I love that little mogwai chewbacca creature so much, don’t know what I’d do if I lost him.
Stasis is a terrifying thing, I will hope that I don’t encounter it again for a long time
Xx

[jerseygirl]

{{{Barney}}} Hope he stays well for a long, long time Anna.

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