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Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:44 am
by Pufferpunk
He is still eating. I'm feeding him food soaked in garlic, Metro & TC, 3x/day & there is 1 tbsp table salt/5g in there, same with Epsom salt.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:05 am
by Pufferpunk
Just heard from the fellow I bought Fiona (the F GF) from, about Francis.
He said 1.5 tsp salt/g & raise the temp to 85 said I have to give him an injection. Gonna talk to my vet tomorrow.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:25 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
Pufferpunk wrote:Just heard from the fellow I bought Fiona (the F GF) from, about Francis.
He said 1.5 tsp salt/g & raise the temp to 85 said I have to give him an injection. Gonna talk to my vet tomorrow.
Best of luck!
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:08 am
by RTR
Diagnosing the true cause is a big issue. It gets very $$$.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:52 pm
by Pufferpunk
1st antibiotic injection done. He didn't even flinch! What a good fishy.
He actually looks much less bloated today.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:39 pm
by bertie 83
That's great news, in your care he stands the best chance. Bet the w/c are hard work.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:25 pm
by sgtmyers88
Glad to hear some good progress... :
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:11 pm
by FADE2BLACK_1973
Thats good... Hope he keeps getting better. Know to well about fear of losing one of your fav fishes.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:06 pm
by Arny
Pufferpunk wrote:1st antibiotic injection done. He didn't even flinch! What a good fishy.
He actually looks much less bloated today.
Was it expensive to get the injection?
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:31 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
How many shots do you need to give him?
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:11 am
by Pufferpunk
My wonderful vet set me up. Gave me all 3 syringes pre-filled with the amount of antibiotic needed. $10 for all 3. 1 injection every 3 days. Francis is an excellent patient--didn't even flinch.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:27 am
by kcartwright856
He knows that you're helping him, I'm sure.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:34 pm
by Pufferpunk
Looking very swollen again today.
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:27 pm
by bertie 83
That sucks pp. Don't give up though
Re: Francis has Dropsy
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:33 pm
by Pufferpunk
Another 50%WC (90% on Sunday), added more salt & Epsom salt.