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Sam & Chco
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12/10/12 08:41 PM
12/10/12 08:41 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 21,060
Kansas
LSardou
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Kansas
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After a long battle with Choco's periodontal disease, we finally had to resort to the last choice in having Choco's two lower incisors removed today.
For the past 3 years we have been battling with this disease. Antibiotics, monthly teeth cleaning, daily mouth wash/rinses, brushing, and diet changes. For every attempt made, it seemed as though Choco would take 10 steps backwards. In March of this year, he had started loosing weight, and the flare ups were becoming more and more frequent. He has been to see the best vets around. Dr. James Carpenter, and Dr. Teresa Bradley both have exhausted their efforts in trying to not have to pull.
Today was one of the most difficult days ever. I took Choco in at 8 am this morning for extractions. After almost an hour Dr. Bradley came out to inform me that Choco's teeth were fused to the bone, so they could not be pulled.
During the attempt both teeth broke off at the root, which was not good. She gave me two choices on what to do at that point. Since the roots were fully exposed, there was no choice but to either euthanize him or cut his jaw bone out to remove the teeth. She told me that his recovery process would be a long and difficult one. It was up to me.
I could not bare to even imagine having my precious baby put down so I chose the other. After another 2 hours in surgery, the procedure was complete. Choco is in a lot of pain, but he seems to be holding on with a great fight. He will need to be hand/syringe fed for the next two weeks hopefully after that time his jaw/mouth will be well under recovery.
A month ago, I brought both Sam & Choco up to Dr. Bradley in Missouri for examinations and full tests. At that time Dr. Bradley found a suspicious mass on Sams liver. She put him on medication in hopes that this would reduce the size. While there today, after finishing with Choco, she did another Ultrasound and another full panel blood work up on Sam. Sadly to say, his mass has not decreased in size. She put him on another medication and we will keep a close eye on him over the next couple of months.
I've had my babies for almost 7 years. They have been my pride and joy. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
#1311588
12/10/12 10:19 PM
12/10/12 10:19 PM
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Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 7,297
Quincy, IL
glidrz5
Serious Glideritis
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Serious Glideritis
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 7,297
Quincy, IL
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My prayers go out to all of you. Hang in there.
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties  My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
#1311589
12/10/12 10:21 PM
12/10/12 10:21 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,511
Texas
Jackie_Chans_Mom
Glider Addict
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Glider Addict
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Posts: 2,511
Texas
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I will be keeping them in my prayers, Linda.
I have had two gliders here who have had their jaw broken for one reason or another - one that had a small piece removed like you describe. I can honestly say that both recovered well and in a month you didn't even notice any difference. Are you also using liquid calcium supplement? It does help the bones to heal faster.
I'm praying for your babies. ((HUGS))
~~ Val B ~~ 806-803-0318
Daily giving the abused, unloved, unwanted and neglected SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR SUGAR GROUP SURVEYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
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12/11/12 01:31 AM
12/11/12 01:31 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 22,748
80 acres of paradise in KS
Dancing
Glideritis Anonymous
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Glideritis Anonymous
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80 acres of paradise in KS
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Oh Linda, I'm so sorry! Sam and Choco are two of the very sweetest gliders I've ever had the pleasure to meet. If I had known you were going to be at Dr. Bradley's today, I'd have come up and sat with you. I'm about an hour and 20 minutes from her office but so much closer than to you. If you come back up, let me know. I'd love to see you again and I know how aweful it is to sit in the vets office like that. Always easier having company. Sam...Choco...YOU BEST GET BETTER!
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I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
#1311655
12/11/12 01:53 AM
12/11/12 01:53 AM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,637
New York
Drea
Glider Slave
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Glider Slave
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,637
New York
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I am so very sorry to hear about the trials that you and your gliders are facing. I wish you and your fuzz kids the very best.
I hope they both make a fast recovery.
We're pulling for you!
They're in my prayers, as are you. <3
-~~~ Drea ~~~- <3 super ecstatic mama to:  weebay (lil'boy) &&&& beeble (lil'girl) &&&&  Tay-Bee (baby girl) <33333 Call or Text anytime for glider help - 570-850-2101 <3
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: Drea]
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12/11/12 02:16 AM
12/11/12 02:16 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 21,060
Kansas
LSardou
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Kansas
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Thank you, everyone for your well wishes and prayers. 
I was able to get Choco to lick the innards from his mealie worms tonight. The things we do out of pure love for our babies. 
Teresa, I will be coming back up in two weeks for a follow up. I will give you a call.
Val, I PM'd you over on the Sweet Spot. Thank you!
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
#1311663
12/11/12 03:26 AM
12/11/12 03:26 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 22,748
80 acres of paradise in KS
Dancing
Glideritis Anonymous
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Glideritis Anonymous
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 22,748
80 acres of paradise in KS
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Just give me a call and barring a snow or ice storm, I'll come up. ((((((((HUGS)))))))))
620-704-9109
Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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Re: Sam & Chco
[Re: LSardou]
#1311748
12/11/12 12:43 PM
12/11/12 12:43 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,944
Wisconsin
Feather
Administrator
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Administrator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,944
Wisconsin
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Your babies are in my prayers, Linda.
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon  TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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You and your little ones will be in my thoughts and prayers 
