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Re: Need advice.
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03/17/08 11:24 AM
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Mating wound, no, it never happened to any of my gliders, but I do have e-collars made by Xfilefan at hand and I could have helped you put one on Mimzy and showed you how to feed her, etc.
Yes, I would imagine it has been a long week...
Jen
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Re: Need advice.
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03/17/08 02:45 PM
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So did they do stitches? I truly hope not, but...the vet knows best I guess. I'd imagine they had quite the laugh at having 15 pounds of bandages on a 3-ounce glider! We do what we gotta do to keep them from hurting themselves. I know the pain meds will help. Her appetite will be VERY LOW from the meds, so you may have to resort to force-feeding her. Just make sure she stays hydrated. I'll check online tonight.
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Re: Need advice.
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03/18/08 10:54 AM
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If she won't sleep in her pouch, do you have a hammock for her? Maybe you could check on her right as she's going to sleep and place the fleece on or around her to keep her warm. It's just a thought, I'm no expert but it would probably keep her warmer than her not sleeping in the pouch or w/o fleece. HTH. Good luck.
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Re: Need advice.
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03/18/08 11:51 AM
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OK, let me try this again...I had a post about 95% done, then my boss walked in & I had to erase everything! When SugMom2b referred to a "hammock", you can make one with 2 plastic embroidery hoops ($1.39 each @ Wal-Mart) & a piece of fleece about 8" wide x 12" long. Put a hoop at either end of the fleece, then take a 1/2" strip of fleece & tie the hoops to the top of your cage. (I think there's a picture of what I mean in my photobucket album...go to www.photobucket.com & search for "Minkasmom") Another idea I had off the top of my head (if you're a crafty sewing type person) is to make a hard-bottomed pouch. Take 2 squares of fleece 8" x 8" & a piece of plastic canvas about 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Put the plastic canvas between the 2 pieces of fleece, sew it all together. Then take another piece of fleece about 8" wide by (???) inches long...pin it all the way around the outside of the square & sew up the side (where the beginning and end will meet). Put a loop (ribbon or fleece) in each corner to hang from the cage. Add a few blankets about 2" x 2" for her to snuggle into. I'm POSITIVE that a "traditional pouch" just isn't comfortable for her with that e-collar on. Think about the world from HER perspective: every time she tries to climb down into her pouch, that e-collar "catches" & makes her stop. She's probably frustrated as all get-out. And her not sleeping is NOT GOOD...rest is the 2nd most important thing she needs, nourishment being #1. When Minka spent her 3 weeks in an e-collar, I made sure the temp in the "glider-torium" was at least 78-80 degrees also. (space heaters are the BOMB DIGGITY!) Hope that one of these 2 ideas will help.
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Re: Need advice.
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03/18/08 11:41 PM
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I received a text from Jenna earlier tonight that Mimzy had passed away. She cannot come to the computer right now as she is too distraught. She wanted to thank everyone for all the help and advice. Jenna, I am so sorry to hear about Mimzy. I know how much you loved her and she loved you. Jen
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03/18/08 11:57 PM
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Jenna, I am so sorry to hear about Mimzy. You did everything humanly possible to help her. She knows that you loved her deeply. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. Godspeed sweet little baby girl....
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Re: Need advice.
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03/19/08 02:56 PM
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I am so sorry. You did everything you could. Godspeed little one...
Timmy, Gidget(RIP), Bandit, Petey(RIP), Phoebe, Jake (RIP) Piper(RIP), Pru(RIP), Paige, Cole, Molly(RIP), Oliver, Wyatt, Roo(RIP), Romeo, Pennie, Mandy(RIP), Madison, Garth, Kikipoo, Stasia, Bella, Petunia(RIP), Helen, Sydney, Kizzy and Sweet Pea's mom, Mary
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Re: Need advice.
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03/19/08 08:06 PM
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Thanks... very kind of you all. Thanks Jen... I'm just so sad right now. She was just a baby really. Just over a year. I know it's kind.. but seeing Godspeed hurts.. I want her here.. I know.. selfish...
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03/19/08 09:30 PM
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03/21/08 09:51 PM
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Jenna,
I am so sorry to hear that little Mimzi passed over the rainbow bridge. It is so hard to lose our little ones.
May your memories of your time together comfort you.
Sincerest Condolences,
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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Re: Need advice.
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03/23/08 11:43 AM
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Oh Jenna , I am so sorry sweetie . Karin
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"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass...It is about learning to dance in the rain!"
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03/24/08 12:14 PM
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03/24/08 02:43 PM
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