He did have a broken front tooth. I knew that. It has completely grown
back. Could that have been the problem? He broke the same tooth a few
months ago and didn't lose any weight then, though.
I will add sunflower seeds and Scooter's (my cat) food to Gus's diet.
Thanks Julian!
Meg
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian and Jackie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: Gus needs to gain weight
> Meg Hurley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Gus has been sick. :-( He had a patch of dry skin which he scratched
raw
> >to the point of his testicle hanging out. I took him to the vet last
week
> >Thursday and the vet used surgical glue to close up the hole, and gave me
> >oral and topical antibiotics for Gus. The sore seems to be healing. :-)
> >What I am really worried about, though is that he lost a lot of weight.
He
> >is skin and bones. :-( He is the same old Gus, but he needs to gain
some
> >weight back. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get him to
gain
> >weight without him becoming fat? I put vitamins in his water to make
sure
> >he is getting enough nutrients, but I have seen any weight gain.
> >
> >TIA,
> >
> >Meg
>
> If he has been losing weight, did the vet check the teeth? I would
> supplement feed with sunflower seeds, canary seed and dried dog or cat
> food.
>
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> Julian
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