Update on Domino

[chrissycat21]

Still thinking of you and Dom. Lots of (((HUGS))) to you Katie for staying strong through this. Hopefully little Dom will be home soon!

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Well, Domino's still not home, but now Dr. Scott discovered that he also had an upper respiratory (sp?) problem, which caused his wheezing and difficult breathing. They said he's doing pretty good though, and we'll hopefully get to bring him home tomorrow or Thursday, but it may be longer. I'm just so thankful for Dr. Scott's kindness and help! I mean, who ever heard of a vet taking care of a guinea pig for a week without charging us anything?? (except a small fee which we were going to pay to put him down) But yeah, he's awesome!!

[chrissycat21]

Thats great! I'm so glad Domino is getting better!

What kind of litter do you use? Cedar and non kiln dried pine are really bad, and I have heard that they can trigger URI. I know Kaytee brand pine litter is kiln dried, so that might be ok.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Thats great! I'm so glad Domino is getting better!

What kind of litter do you use? Cedar and non kiln dried pine are really bad, and I have heard that they can trigger URI. I know Kaytee brand pine litter is kiln dried, so that might be ok.

Oh no, I'd NEVER use pine or cedar! Never have, never will I used the dried newspaper stuff you get from pet stores...I'm not quite sure what it's called, but it's one of the best kinds.

We're still waiting for the vet's call, and man, I miss my boy! I'm just glad he's coming home though, and that's the best thing!!!

[chrissycat21]

Ok, thats good. I was just checking because even some very responsible guinea pig owners don't realize that that can be the start of many problems.

[tatsxxx11]

Hi Katie! Keeping our fingers and paws crossed that Dom will be home very soon! Maybe today or tomorrow??? Poor little guy...a resp. infection too Thank goodness for Dr. Scott Anxiously awaiting the next update!
Love and wheeks from me and of course Beamer and Rosie.
(Special wheeks and purrrs from Beamer!)

[tatsxxx11]

How's Dom doing??? Paws and fingers crossed!