Ophelia Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hello, This morning when I went to let the girls out I found one of my girls had spent the night hiding behind a flower pot. She seemed a little miserable but when I put the food out she joined the other two girls in having breakfast. When I got home from work tonight I found her hiding behind the flower pot again. She is very bloated, heavy and cannot stand. She has always been a big girl but doesn't get anymore treats/food then the other two. I have brought her in and put her in a box with some food and water. Does anyone know what could be wrong with her? Is it just her age? She is an exbat that I have had for nearly 2 years. All advice much appreciated. Op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Her age and breed, combined with the symptoms, do suggest possible peritonitis. They get a swollen undercarriage and become slow and waddly. There are lots of threads on here about it so worth a search to review your options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks. I will do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I took her to the vet this morning who diagnosed her with a tumour. We decided the best option was to send her to sleep. Although it is sad, she had a wonderful two years living a free range life. I am glad she experienced a real life outside the battery cage. Edited September 16, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You did the right thing by getting a proper diagnosis and, as you said, she had a good 2 years of freedom. RIP little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You did the right thing by getting a proper diagnosis and, as you said, she had a good 2 years of freedom. RIP little one. 2 years is wonderful but so sad for your loss too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 poor girl, you did the right thing though in saving her from further suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Sorry for your loss - sending you big hugs x Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 sorry to hear it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
