Oh dear

[enismirdal]

Baytril went to the vet on Monday. I don't think he really knew what was wrong but suggested it was probably the early stages of an infection so sent me home with a bottle of Baytril for Baytril, and some oral rehydration salts (I asked for them because they seem to be generally useful to have around when you have sick animals).

So I've been diligently dosing her, and it is looking like the unidentified infection is actually pyometra. :( :( Smelly pussy goo coming out of her hamstery lady parts...not so nice. :( :(

Having lost a hamster and having nearly lost a rabbit to this before, I admit I am lacking in optimism. On the plus side, at least it's trying to drain and she hasn't swelled up like a balloon. Perhaps I should give the specialist a buzz tomorrow.

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[jay-of-lasgalen.livejournal.com]

Poor Baytril! I hope she'll be OK. My dog had pyometra a few years ago, and we had to have her speyed.

[enismirdal.livejournal.com]

Yeah - my grandma's dog died of it, unfortunately. It's supposed to be possible to spay a hamster, but I imagine it's both fiddly and risky, so if she needs that I'd rather have it done sooner than later, before her condition deteriorates.