Kenco could use some good thoughts *update with what's wrong, post 12*

[Christmas_Hamster]

Mites can easily travel even across a room and they can live off the host for a somewhat long amount of time. You should have both hammies treated and clean everything, dump bedding and food and hope that you get rid of them. I had a lice issue recently but I also researched a bit on mites and they are apparently a pain to get rid of. I know this post is late but I thought I should warn you anyways.

How is Kenco now?

[Whisk_Luva]

Mites can easily travel even across a room and they can live off the host for a somewhat long amount of time. You should have both hammies treated and clean everything, dump bedding and food and hope that you get rid of them. I had a lice issue recently but I also researched a bit on mites and they are apparently a pain to get rid of. I know this post is late but I thought I should warn you anyways.

How is Kenco now?

Thanks, I know. We have been disinfecting everything. Karno still seems ok, and as long as he stays ok, I see no point in treating him also. We have to take Kenco to the vets once a week, and I do not want to have to take Karno with me as well, because that would make the risk of him getting them greater (would have to carry both boxes in the car, and they would be close together). So yeah, if he shows any signs at all, of course we will take Karno, but not now.

I know they are hard to get rid of.... our vet informed us it would take at least 6 weeks..... so yeah... just doing all we can for him.

To be honest, it's hard to tell how he is because they travel. One bit gets better, another bit worse. I actually just missed seeing him awake (been out all day, so haven't had the chance to look at him properly) but yesterday he seemed a tiny bit fluffier... but it is really difficult to tell.... vets on Friday, so she will have a good look at him then hopefully (if she is there this time... we only had a nurse last time).

[Whisk_Luva]

I am about to have Kenco put down... vet said the meds aren't helping much and he is finding it difficult to breathe etc

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Oh, Ellie, I am so sorry!!!! I know you've done everything you can for him and you love him so very much!!

Kenco, sweetie, have a safe trip to the Rainbow Bridge. Your little bros will be waiting for you and keep you safe. Lots of love goes with you!

[Karen]

Kenco's memorial thread is here.