how 'flat' is the area compared to the regular cross section of the bp? Is there anyway you can take a picture? When was the last time the bp deficated? The more details the better....how long have you had them?
I have taken photo's of Monty and uploaded them to my gallery.
That does not look normal to me...have you felt around on the area? if so, is the bp jumpy when it is touched? is there any possible way something could have fell on it?
11-01-2005, 11:18 PM
Shelby
Re: Possible Problem
No that's very odd. He didn't have this when you got him?
It looks like it could be a spinal deformity.. but those don't just appear overnight.
I'd say a vet visit is in order.
11-01-2005, 11:20 PM
daniel1983
Re: Possible Problem
Where are Adam and Becky when you need them :) I am sure one of the two may know what may be wrong.
11-01-2005, 11:21 PM
Shelby
Re: Possible Problem
Yeah.. well, Becky is signed on.
11-01-2005, 11:22 PM
bryanerb
Re: Possible Problem
There isn't anything in his cage that could fall on him. As far as I know nothing fell on him, he isn't jumpy when I touch him there.
11-01-2005, 11:23 PM
SatanicIntention
Re: Possible Problem
Oh my, poor baby. It really does look like a spinal deformity. Can't say for sure without looking at radiographs taken by a veterinarian. Does it seem especially tight or firm/hard in that area?
11-01-2005, 11:27 PM
bryanerb
Re: Possible Problem
No he didn't have this when we got him. He gets around just fine, he can move his tail and has good strength. ( He likes to wrap his tail around your finger and hold on) We have noticed, since I first posted, that it appears to have gotten shorter in length. Sometimes depending on what he is doing it isn't as noticable. But I agree, a Vet visit is probably in order.
