Basil is poorly

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  1. Emily_BabbelHund

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    Really hope he's doing much better quickly - that is very scary for his humans and for you (and for Basil of course). :(
     
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    How very worrying. I wonder if he has swallowed something which doesn't show up on the X-ray, or could it be an intussception, when the bowel swallows itself?
     
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    I've read that some things are hard to detect on the first blood test. Giardia is one and people I've known with giardia had a very upset stomach that made them find it hard to eat. Suggest Basil go for the same tests again? Mybe it's a poop test for giardia but whatever, a second run at all the tests?

    What are his poops like?
     
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    Hope Basil is feeling better and had a good night. Hopefully he has had something to eat, even if it just a piece of cheese
     
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    Hope there's better news in the morning.
     
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    Poor boy. I do hope the vet can find out what the problem is.
     
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    Poor little Basil, hope he’s on the mend soon.
     
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    How is Basil today? Have they run liver tests?
     
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    Oh no, poor Basil and his family. I hope we get good news soon.
     
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    Poor Basil, you must all be so worried. I hope the vets are able to identify the cause soon.
     
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    What a shock for you & Basil's family - hoping he's picking up while at the vets.
     
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    Thanks everyone :) He's still at the vets. They're running more tests on him. Waiting for an update from his owner.

    When he's better Stanley is going to buy his best pal a rope and they're going to play tuggy to their hearts content!
     
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    Glad he’s hanging in there. Hope they can solve the mystery soon.
     
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    What a worry :( Sending positive vibes that Basil makes a quick and full recovery!
     
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    I have been thinking about Basil xxxx
     
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    Is there an update on him, Jen?
     
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    Hope Basil is soon on the mend xx
     
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    They've kept him in and he's stable. Still hasn't eaten but they've ran more tests and are just waiting for the result. If he still hasn't eaten by tomorrow they're going to operate to give him a feeding tube.

    Poor Baz. It just seems so so strange because everything is coming back fine. But it's definitely something because his pops are runny and he's been sick a few times. Really hope they figure it out soon :(
     
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    Gosh....poor chap.
    Keeping my fingers firmly crossed
    :(
     
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    Poor little chap... :(
     
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