merry has a broken leg. He cant walk, he just hobbles. He is in a ten gallon tank right now by him self with w water bottle close by and toz of treats and warm clean towels.
Please prey for my boy.
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merry has a broken leg. He cant walk, he just hobbles. He is in a ten gallon tank right now by him self with w water bottle close by and toz of treats and warm clean towels.
Please prey for my boy.
What is merry? What kind of animal?
Oh dear. :( What happened?? Poor Merry. Hope he gets well soon.
Aww, so sorry to hear that:( How did it happen?
Hope he gets better soon.
Poor Merry. (He's one of your ratties, right?) Snuggles to him from me!
Did he get in a fight with the new rat? Are you getting him medical treatment? How's he doing? What happened? :confused:
Poor Merry. Merry is a rat......
What happened? Did he fight with your new rat? You should know that intros with older males can sometimes not go so well. Are you sure it is broken? He NEEDS to see a vet ASAP! Broken legs are not fun. He may need an amputation or to be casted.
It wasn't from a fight with another rat; Merry loves the new ratty. Anyways his leg is not broken, because he is now moving it and his toes are moving. He took some tylenol and he'll be going to the vets on Monday. :) I'll let Jynnelle explain the rest if she wants.
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Originally posted by wolfsoul
It wasn't from a fight with another rat; Merry loves the new ratty. Anyways his leg is not broken, because he is now moving it and his toes are moving. He took some tylenol and he'll be going to the vets on Monday. :) I'll let Jynnelle explain the rest if she wants.
Well then the only thing that can be assumed is one of her dogs or cats. How do you know it's not broken if he hasn't been to a vet? If he's in pain and has an injury he needs to go to the vet TONIGHT, NOT Monday! Just because his toes are moving does not mean his leg is not broken.
Exactly how long has Nimbus been quarantined. Is she really asking for more medical problems or what!?!?!?! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
It wasn't from a fight with another rat; Merry loves the new ratty.
Just because the rat is not screaming in pain, not walking, with a dislocated leg hanging by tendons does not mean it is not broken. It's either broken or fractured.
He has to wait until MONDAY!? Poor, poor, poor, rat- God, how terrible. Hope you hang in there Merry.
OH jynnelle! I'm praying for merry..
G.W.S merry! :)
Hey now, back off and don't jump to conclusions everybody.
*gentle kisses for Merry*
Well he's been walking on it, he can grab with his fist, etc. All of the vets in town are closed, and I already called the only emergency vet in town to see if they could give me some advice so I can tell Jynnelle, but they won't answer their phone. I suppose I could leave a message. It's a possibility that Jynnelle's mom can take Merry tomorrow, because Jynnelle won't be home until Sunday, but like I said, things can change and so I'll let Jynnelle explain further as I only talked to her a few hours ago.
Well hopefully he can get into a vet soon. I hope he recovers.
No need to get snippy. He was quarantined for 11 days. It would have been for two weeks, but Jynnelle's mom didn't like the rat being in her brother's room.Quote:
Originally posted by YellowLabLover
Exactly how long has Nimbus been quarantined. Is she really asking for more medical problems or what!?!?!?! :rolleyes:
Um, if the rat was in the same house it was not a quarantine.Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
No need to get snippy. He was quarantined for 11 days. It would have been for two weeks, but Jynnelle's mom didn't like the rat being in her brother's room.
When the health/life of an animal is indanger I get very snippy and uptight, sorry, it's just a peeve of mine.Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
No need to get snippy. He was quarantined for 11 days. It would have been for two weeks, but Jynnelle's mom didn't like the rat being in her brother's room.
If there is an ER clinic, can't Merry go to the vet tonight? That's what ER clinics are for. He really does need to see a vet, please. :( I imagine he is in pain, and may need a cast.
I thought you could just keep the rat in a seperate room? :confused: Well I guess that me or none of my friends have ever had their rats in quarantine then because we'd have no one to give them to.Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
Um, if the rat was in the same house it was not a quarantine.
Or maybe it was 12 days....Either 11 or 12....that he wasn't with the other rats I mean. Even if it wasn't quarantine..whatever.
I've never even heard of an ER clinic. :( The only vets in the phone book are regular vets, and there is one emergency vet who only takes care of small animals, but every time I call him/her I get a recording..I could leave a message, but I'm not the one with the rat lol. I'll call Jynnelle..Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
If there is an ER clinic, can't Merry go to the vet tonight?
I just called Jynnelle, she isn't home...The emergency vet in the phone book says that he/she is a mobile vet, does that mean he/she has an emergency clicnic too? I'm only assuming that he/she does because it says they do dental and surgery and I guess you can't do that unless you have a clinic lol.
Sorry Jynelle, I hope Merry gets to feeling better soon, and its not as bad as you think.
Willie:)
An ER clinic is the same as an Emergency Vet/Clinic..Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
I've never even heard of an ER clinic. :( The only vets in the phone book are regular vets, and there is one emergency vet who only takes care of small animals, but every time I call him/her I get a recording..I could leave a message, but I'm not the one with the rat lol. I'll call Jynnelle..
Ok, then we do have one lol. The ad says : Mobile Veterinarian. Small animal medical care at your home. Dental and surgery. And it has the number, which looks like a cell number, so you think that they would answer it. I hope we can get a hold of them before we leave. It's nice to know that there is a small animal vet here.
maybe because my mom doesnt get payed till monday, thats why i cant take him till then...
just send thoughts to him ok....
I dont have to explain my self.
Merry hurt his arm and now it is limp.....
I wish you ppl would be more supportive, I love my pets so much and it really hurts to see them in pain.
I am trying my best here, i shall ignore certin ppls remarks and just thank thoughs who send nice thoughts to Merry. :)
thanks :(.Quote:
Originally posted by trayi52
Sorry Jynelle, I hope Merry gets to feeling better soon, and its not as bad as you think.
Willie:)
I love my boy and i hope he recovers.
ThanksQuote:
Originally posted by popcornbird
Hope he gets well soon.
Thanks Karen I will...Quote:
Poor Merry. (He's one of your ratties, right?) Snuggles to him from me!
Thanks so much :(Quote:
OH jynnelle! I'm praying for merry..
I will send thoughs kisses to merry for you CathQuote:
*gentle kisses for Merry*
[IMG]I hope he recovers[/IMG]
Me to.. thanks
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Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
maybe because my mom doesnt get payed till monday, thats why i cant take him till then...
just send thoughts to him ok....
I dont have to explain my self.
Merry hurt his arm and now it is limp.....
I wish you ppl would be more supportive, I love my pets so much and it really hurts to see them in pain.
I am trying my best here, i shall ignore certin ppls remarks and just thank thoughs who send nice thoughts to Merry. :)
Look Jynelle, IF you would save some money or have an Emergency Vet fund you would be able to take him sooner. That is the responsibility that comes with owning a pet, or two or three. Call the vet and ask if they can arrange a payment plan for you, or if your mom can write a late dated check to be cashed when she has money. You should explain yourself, because the story is changing. First his leg was broken and now he's all better? If you hate seeing him in pain, it's a good idea to get him vet care. We are not ragging on you, just trying to explain how your rat might feel. If you got hurt I am sure you would go to the doctor right?
And of course we all wish Merry gets better, we just wish his mother was more responsible. You've told us all several times that you will not get another pet until you are out of your house or have a job etc. Couldn't you have waited to get another boy rat, or girl rat until you were sure that if one should have an injury you would be able to care for them?
i didnt say it is better.
I said he is starting to use it and move his fingers.
I am very responsible.
and I am sorry I dont have money.
I never do, my mom is the one with the job. and I am looking for a job.
Dont just assume i dont try.
I have tryed to phone th vet and ask abotu a payment plan of a post dated check, but they dont accept either. I called three vets in my area.
If you were responsible you WOULD NOT have gotten another animal you could not care for. Besides food, bedding and water there is also the responsibility of financial security and stability, and if you don't have that you should not be adding more pets to your household, period. To not get another pet would be the most responsible thing you could do IMO.Quote:
Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I am very responsible.
No i couldent haveQuote:
Couldn't you have waited to get another boy rat, or girl rat until you were sure that if one should have an injury you would be able to care for them?
Rosie and Lily were rescues and they were in way worse shape at their previous homes then they are now, they have a great diet and have a nice sized cage. They are spolied.
I got Nimbus because I know that one day one of my males will die and then the other will be friendless, and lonely. ...
Yet again going on to explain my self...
I dont agree...Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
If you were responsible you WOULD NOT have gotten another animal you could not care for. Besides food, bedding and water there is also the responsibility of financial security and stability, and if you don't have that you should not be adding more pets to your household, period. To not get another pet would be the most responsible thing you could do IMO.
But thats YOUR opinion. maybe others agree. but a lot of ppl know me in person and know that I am responsible.
For goodness sake, what does it take to make you understand that you SHOULD NOT get another pet until you can care for them properly. Who cares if they have a nice cage, and food. They ALSO need vet care. You can't get a pet and let him suffer just because you were irresponsible and selfish enough to not wait until you were financially secure enough to take on that responsibility.
Rescues are a LOT of work. I know, as I take them in reguarly. There were other people who do rescue who could tell you the same. Why could you not have waited to get Nimbus AFTER you had a job?
i dont know. I just didnt.
I cant take it back, I love them. i love them all. and I am not irresponsible. my mom pays for vet.
Oh for Pete's sake people ... enough already.
I swear, Jynnelle or Jordan could make a post stating, "Today I jumped in front of a runaway train to save a baby, drug an elderly blind woman from a burning building and swam into a raging river to save a drowning kitten." ... and some of you would have something negative to say about it.
Give it a rest already.
First of all, these are KIDS. They don't have jobs, they are completely reliant on their parents for money, transportation, etc. Remember being a kid? It sucks. Kids don't have control of very many elements of their lives. Try to keep that in mind when you are condemming a CHILD for not hopping in the car and driving across town the the ER vet, and plopping down a credit card, ok?
Second, they WILL take the animal to the vet, as soon as possible. Life isn't always fair or great or peachy keen. It would be better if it could happen now, true ... but it doesn't seem like these girls have much control over the matter. What might be better than ragging on them for something they can't contol is perhaps a little compassion and empathy ... "Man, that stinks that your mom can't help you out now. I'm sorry this is happening to you. I know you must feel terrible about it."
What these kids need is some viable advice delivered in a kind manner ... not a bunch of criticism and negativity. How about some practical advice on home remedies, Luckies4me? As a rescue, you know as well as I do, that rescues survive for a large part by our practical knowledge of animal husbandy and in-a-pinch treatments. What rescue has not splinted a broken leg with toothpicks or popsicle sticks in a pinch? We all have. Why not offer them some advice to get them through this bad time ... instead of making them feel even worse than they already do over something they can't control.
The emergency medical fund was great advice ... offered in a nasty manner. Good advice is hard to swallow when it is presented bitterly. Instead of being nasty about it, how about making a new post talking NICELY about emergency medical funds ... how to set one up, ways to save a few dollars a week to put into it, etc.
Remember .... you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
I partly agree with you Twister, to a degree. I would be more sympathetic but when one goes on and on and aquires more animals when they know they live with their parents and are dependent upon them for money, vet exams etc. it makes me angry. I have offered her advice about Emergency funds several times, as have other members here.
I waited until I was out of the house to aquire my pets because I knew I would not have had the money to take them to the vet, buy their food etc. and I did not want to rely on my mother to take care of it.
umm when and in what post did you or other pt members offer advise to me about emergency vet funds? huh??? :confused:Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
I have offered her advice about Emergency funds several times, as have other members here.
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Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
umm when and in what post did you or other pt members offer advise to me about emergency vet funds? huh??? :confused:
I've talked about it many times. I am not sure in what posts but others here have told you to save money in case of Emergencies etc.
no you havent, and how am i going to save money when i dont have money to save.Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
I've talked about it many times. I am not sure in what posts but others here have told you to save money in case of Emergencies etc.
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Originally posted by luckies4me
I partly agree with you Twister, to a degree. I would be more sympathetic but when one goes on and on and aquires more animals when they know they live with their parents and are dependent upon them for money, vet exams etc. it makes me angry. I have offered her advice about Emergency funds several times, as have other members here.
I waited until I was out of the house to aquire my pets because I knew I would not have had the money to take them to the vet, buy their food etc. and I did not want to rely on my mother to take care of it.
I know. I know. I'm not saying this is a good situation she is in. However ... my point is ... she is already in it. She already HAS the animals. The deed is done, so to speak, and what she needs now is some practical help. Obviously, lectures aren't working, if you have been lecturing for some time and getting no where. Perhaps a softer approach would work better? There's more than one way to skin a cat, my granny used to say. HELP her - you have the experience and knowledge. Don't just tell her she is bad and irresponsible. TEACH her, don't just criticise her. That is part of an adult's responsibility toward children and teens. Take the high road.