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  • 12-26-2017, 10:36 PM
    Killerherts
    My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    So we came home from a 2 day vacation and we noticed our ball has gotten a bulge by his hips. He had stopped eating 3 weeks ago he normally does this around Dec or January so I wasn't alarmed. I have not noticed a bowl movement since his last few feedings as well ( he is somewhat of a inconsistent pooper anyways). So my thought are consitpation or actually inpaction. I'll give you little run down on his home.
    Cypress mulch is out bedding
    86°f/74°f humidity is set 50%-55%
    Here's a few shots of our issue he seems to have a little bit of red stretching
    https://ibb.co/nLj26b
    https://ibb.co/fyO1zw
    https://ibb.co/jOpDCG
    https://ibb.co/hQfLsG
    We have a vet appointment in my morning but any input is appreciated.
  • 12-26-2017, 11:34 PM
    Aerries
    Re: My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    Wow never seen this, I can only imagine this is what impaction looks like [emoji33] I hope everything turned out ok, try a warm soaking


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  • 12-27-2017, 12:06 AM
    KillerKame
    Oh man! Keep us updated!
  • 12-27-2017, 12:35 AM
    PythonBabes
    Vet visit!
  • 12-27-2017, 10:11 AM
    bcr229
    Vet, ASAP. My retic had the same thing and needed surgery to correct it. Her colon was completely obstructed by an infection.

    I created a thread about it a few years back: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...Nova-s-Surgery
  • 12-27-2017, 07:15 PM
    Killerherts
    Re: My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    So a little update we got our x-rays done today looks like we are still moving fecal matter but as the previous poster alluded to the swelling is due to a massive infection. We have started subcutaneous injections of 25mg of Ceftazidime every 3 days to try and fight the infection before we do surgery.
    here are our x-rays ultrasound will be coming in a few days if no signs of improvement as we are headed towards the surgery.
    https://ibb.co/jnGC7G
    His girth at the bulge is 12cm Ill keep everyone updated as to how this plays out. Here's to hoping he gets better it amazing how much you can go through with these guys you get pretty attached.
    Thanks again for the input Gamam really appreciates it
  • 12-27-2017, 07:32 PM
    Aerries
    Re: My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    Prayers are with you and your little guy


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  • 12-27-2017, 07:42 PM
    SDA
    Hoping for a full recovery and a long and happy life!
  • 12-27-2017, 08:09 PM
    tttaylorrr
    Re: My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    hoping for a quick recovery!!! thank you for keeping us updated his progress! [emoji4]
  • 12-27-2017, 09:05 PM
    Godzilla78
    Re: My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated
    That’s a bummer. Massive infection sounds serious. I hope the vet is able to cure your pet.


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