Sarah Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sherlock was back at the vets this morning, they kept him in and X-Ray'd him Sherlock has Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) He is on 2 different types of Antibiotics and pain medication once a day for a month. These are the X-Rays the vet took today, you can see looking at the pic the back left foot - compared to his back right has a black hole where bone should be. Time will tell if the bone will regrow - for now it's a waiting game His meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 well let's hope that all that works for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 poor chap....bet he will ecstatic at having to take meds for even longer! hope he gets well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Fingers crossed he picks up soon Sarah. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I read about Sherlock through Facebook, but I just got around to say something I hope he gets well soon xx that's a whole lot of medication x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Get well soon sherlock your in the best of hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 He's fallen off his branch twice now in 2 days am hoping the meds work quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hoo noo this might sound stupid as I dont understand there needs but couldnt you put the banches lower down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 That must be a nightmare all those meds. Love the x-rays. But poor Sherlock I hope he mends quickly; falling off branches is never good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I can't move the branches as they like being high up - plus he moves to the top and bottom to regulate his temperature - I am going to put some sort of platform in there though when I work out hot to - so that he can rest on it without having to grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 To update this - he has fallen from his bamboo a few times And I've watched him struggle to right himself, that was really hard, and I cried. I had to let him do it himself though. I've now put a platform in his viv so he can sit and rest rather than having to grip all the time - hoping this will aid the bone to grow back quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 hope he gets stronger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 As always....sending lots of good wishes to Sherlock and hugs for his devoted mum x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thank you x ? sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarn Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Sending strength to Sherlock...we're all rooting for you little buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Wishing all the very best, at least you know what it is and there is a treatment plan - I hope things improve soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Update - I can't see a reduction in the swelling but the vet said it can take weeks / months He is getting so stressed with being handled every day and having 3 different meds followed by syringing water into him he is now hardly eating I feel awful for him, they don't like being handled and I am slowly contemplating whether this is any good quality of life for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 that is the hardest decision to take... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Poor Sherlock.....and poor you, it must be so hard, sending hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's a really tough decision - he doesn't seem in pain - but it's SO hard to tell! He is being handled every day that he hates and now is scared every time i put my hand in his viv. He's almost 3 - they live to around 6, the meds may work and the bone may heal - if it doesn't they could amputate his leg but then his quality of life would be even worse and would still need medication and handling I didn't think I would be this emotional over a reptile - but I love them just as much as my 3 huskies - they're not cute fluffy and cuddly granted but they still have their own personality and feelings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I really feel for you Sarah, sadly though only you can make the decision for him, our pets (whatever they might be) trust us to do what is right and we love them all equally because they are our babies (I've lost count of the tears I've cried over tropical fish!), it's so hard to know what is the right thing to do, if only we had that magic wand people keep talking about.....or indeed that infamous crystal ball Lots of love xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Sorry to hear that Yeah, you never know until you have a pet how attached you become. I was never that big on pets, but I consider my dogs like family and have called off work when I had to take care of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarn Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's tough to figure out quality of life. Whatever decision you make, it will be with love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hang on in there Sarah. It's still early days and there's still hope. Big hugs ninja, xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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