Since the weekend, Benjamin has been subdued, very sleepy, barely eating. I have tried him with lots of different foods to try and tantalise his tastebuds but after a brief sniff and lick, he would walk off and leave it. I resorted to a mouse (the kind bred and humanely killed to feed reptiles and birds of prey) as he is an ex feral and prior to his amputation, he pretty much lived off what he caught and it showed in his incredible physique and condition.
Again, he sniffed it and walked away so off to the vets we went and they have kept him in. He is dehydrated, is very cold, and clearly unwell by his listless demeanour. The vet is putting him on a heat mat, on IV fluids, and taking bloods to see if they can discover what is wrong with my not so chunka anymore.
It was the hardest thing ever, walking away from him, I kept giving him one more kiss and one more stroke, and I kept telling him to be good.
I await a phone call to let me know how he is doing. I am so sad.
Oh no, I’m so sorry to read Benjamin is not feeling well! It is agonizing leaving our furmily at the vets, you know, and hang onto this is where he needs to be to figure out what’s going on. Fluids can do wonders; we are sending tripawd power, fingers, and paws crossed & saying prayers for you & Benjamin!
We are sending you ((((big hugs ))))while you wait!
Update when you can, please!
Holly & Purrkins💝💝💝
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry. That is the worst feeling in the world. I will be keeping you in my thoughts with the hope that your vet finds a diagnosis and can treat it quickly.
Awww…sweet Benjamin ♥️ Glad you got him to the Vet so he can fet those fluids, etc. I I ow ot was hard to leave him, but he’s in good hands and will be feeling better soon. Fluid and some warmth and rest should help immensely.
Seeing pawsitive energy. Update when you can, okay?
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
I am sorry to hear your handsome boy is not feeling well. I hope all is ok. Warming him up and giving him fluids should help him feel better!
Hugs,
Jackie and Huck
We are thinking of you both!
(((Hugs)))
Holly & Purrkins💝💝💝
Thinking of you……..