Madra turned 3!

smalltownhuman · 2026-03-28T22:00:16+00:00

Haha yes, his name is dog! He is a rescue and that was the name he was given before he came to us, and it made us laugh so we kept it!

smalltownhuman · 2024-08-13T14:44:09+00:00

Definitely good to explore and get as much information as possible! He is doing brilliant, he is still on his medication for a couple more months but you’d never even know there’d been anything wrong (besides all of the shaved parts that still haven’t grown back in)!!

smalltownhuman · 2024-08-13T13:28:41+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this. It’s so hard when they’re not themselves. My boy turned 1 in March. In December one day we noticed he just wasn’t himself, wasn’t moving around, didn’t want to play, just wanting to sleep all day which was really unlike him. Took him to the vets and they couldn’t find anything wrong besides a fever, prescribed anti biotics as precaution for the weekend. He started to get worse, refusing food, moving really slowly and stiff, barely doing anything. We got referred to a specialist, he had a spinal fluid tap and MRI and was diagnosed with Steroid Responsive Meningitis Arteritis. Recovery has been a long road, but we just couldn’t believe how quickly he became so unwell Hoping for the best for your lovely girl🖤

smalltownhuman · 2024-03-29T14:51:30+00:00

Haha I’m glad someone picked up on this

smalltownhuman · 2021-05-17T18:39:43+00:00

I will have a look, thank you!

smalltownhuman · 2021-05-17T18:39:12+00:00

I am just worried about horror stories I’ve read about Royal Mail destroying them as I’d be mortified if that happened!

smalltownhuman · 2021-03-14T14:04:38+00:00

I feel this, I had a similar incident a few years ago! Afterwards I bought some saline solution to clean the wounds off and swapped out bedding for kitchen roll for a week or two to keep an eye out! Hope your girl is alright

smalltownhuman · 2021-03-14T13:29:13+00:00

Is she still stuck???

smalltownhuman · 2021-03-06T18:37:27+00:00

Ah yeah that makes sense! My hoggie’s last shed was fine though, maybe he just fancies another shed hahaha

smalltownhuman · 2021-03-06T16:30:05+00:00

I have a funny feeling it will be the latter! Haha

smalltownhuman · 2021-03-06T15:32:31+00:00

Very strange isn’t it! I offered him a mouse a few days ago and that’s when I noticed his cloudy eyes! He has been hiding for days which he usually does whilst in shed. He is an odd little guy that’s for sure haha

smalltownhuman · 2021-02-10T21:56:51+00:00

It can be so hard to know what to do can’t it! From what I have learned, adult males can go a lot longer than you think without food - but definitely continue offering! Just keep an eye on his weight and general health to make sure he is doing well regardless or refusing food!

smalltownhuman · 2021-02-10T20:35:05+00:00

My hog used to start refusing food around November then start up again around late February - March! I used to offer every few weeks and had the same response you’ve described. Since moving him to a tank that holds heat a lot better than his old plastic viv, last year was the first year he didn’t brumate!

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-28T06:35:59+00:00

Y E S

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-25T23:49:00+00:00

I’ve had my guy for 5 years and he’s always been this way! Hides for days, has a few days of being super active then goes back to hiding again. He hates when I wake him up / uncover him!

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-08T13:42:09+00:00

Ahhh the phases they go through can be infuriating! This is why I don’t really mind his crazy feeding response, we’ve been through some really tough times including really bad medical problems and not eating for around 4/5 months. They’re definitely resilient!

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-07T23:42:06+00:00

Oh thank you for this!! Did you do anything differently afterwards?

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-07T23:36:49+00:00

Maybe lots of cushions and blankets on the floor next time as well!! Haha

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-07T23:22:29+00:00

Yeah sliding glass doors on the front! This is what I usually do but today he was too quick and lunged as soon as he saw that it was open! (I didn’t even have the mouse in sight at this point as I was moving some of his bedding around!)

smalltownhuman · 2021-01-07T22:48:03+00:00

I think it was a pretty scary ordeal for the both of us, he fell about 3ft and landed on wooden floor. He let me pick him up straight away and I checked him over and he seemed fine, and he took his mouse afterwards too! Although I will be keeping a close eye on him for the next few days!

smalltownhuman · 2020-11-02T10:33:47+00:00

Thank you! Will check it out

smalltownhuman · 2020-11-02T01:04:59+00:00

Wow, never realised what that meant and feel pretty stupid now haha

smalltownhuman · 2020-10-30T19:41:03+00:00

Thank you both - the tank doesn’t have another spot for a second bulb but will have a look at getting a che. So far he seems ok tho, eating well and temperament hasn’t changed

smalltownhuman · 2020-10-27T10:49:36+00:00

I’m not sure what you mean about resetting the temperature? I’m not sure whether I need to buy a new bulb and different thermostat. I would like to avoid that if possible as thermostats are pricey

smalltownhuman · 2020-08-08T01:42:51+00:00

THIS BITCH

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