Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

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Yale got his 7th injection tonight. I have good news and bad news.

First, the bad news.

He took a step or two backwards from yesterday.

He was definitely popping, but very quietly. I couldn't hear it unless his head was close to my ear. No open mouth breathing and one nostril was clear, but the other was all gunky. The vet had recommended that if still gunky, I could use a warm and moist Q-Tip to gently try to clear out some mucus. It was gross, but somewhat effective. He didn't mind too much either and we were very gentle (I held, Katie swabbed). I am hoping the popping was more a function of mucus clearing out and blocking his nostril, etc. than anything worsening.

He also wheezed a couple of times, but again, it was much quieter than before, and didn't seem to bother him too much. There was also zero discharge from his mouth or nose. Again, hoping it's just the last of the gunk and mucus breaking up.

I've been maintaining the humidity about 60% with temps 78F on the cool side, ambient about 82F, and two hot spots. The one on top of the branches is about 90F. The hide on the UTH is about 91F. There is a range on the branches from 83-90F.

Now, the good news.

There are 3 injections left after tonight. So there is definitely room to improve from those three, as well as from tonight's injection.

I am still very optimistic. However, I am also prepared to call the vet if he's not 100% by the last injection. She wants an update, and I will want to know what to do if he's not 100%.

Honestly, I am a little bummed, and was riding high yesterday, but overall, Yafe is definitely moving in the right direction. I am trying to focus on that.

I'll update if he needs to come out (bathroom cleanup etc.) before the next injection, otherwise, I'll advise Friday night/3 days.

I recently completed a 7-dose course of injectable antibiotics for my Beardie's RI. Prior to the injectables, we did a 14 days of baytril that did nothing. She's 14 years old so I was a bit worried that she just wouldn't be able to fight the infection.

It wasn't until the second to last injection that I felt she really turned the corner. The day after her last injection, she had a vet visit, and was given a clear bill of health.

Don't lose hope!