Kado had a checkup today, and it was all good: the tooth hasn't regrown so far (the vet is still worried that there was some root left of the left bottom tooth), his lungs sound ok, and he's gained about 40 grams.
Rufus is a little perkier today, and the scabs actually look better already. (I expect the prednisone is the reason for that.) I'm going to have to post some pictures, now that I know he's not miserable. We'll call it his halloween costume.
And this isn't as happy, but it isn't totally bad...Oliver and Bandit moved into the old man condo tonight. Oliver's legs are really starting to drag, and we don't want him to end up like Leather with a broken leg from catching a foot in the wire mesh. The new cage has solid ramps and shelves, so there's still has some room to move about. Bandit has been exploring like mad, but I'm not entirely sure if Oliver can get up the ramps. They aren't any steeper than the wire ramps in the old cage, but with his massive bulk, Ol might have been relying on hooking his front paws in the mesh and pulling himself, and he can't get purchase on the solid ramps. He has food, water, and a house on the lower level, though, and I think this is the best way to keep him and Bandit together.
Posted by Abita at October 3, 2006 08:53 PMglad to hear Kado and Rufus are on the mend .. sorry to hear about Oliver.. atleast Bandit is keeping him company..
hugs for all..
Posted by: colleen at October 3, 2006 11:59 PMGood news and bad news always mixed together, huh? *sigh* They are all so lucky to have you.
Posted by: Eanna at October 4, 2006 12:55 AM