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04-01-2010, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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| Hard nipples & lots of scratching?? Hey everyone! Aiko has been scratching the heck out of her tummy and sides since last night. I have checked her all over for signs of a bug bite or like red marks or anything and I cant find any. Her nipples have suddenly gotten hard and dry. Is there something I can put on them? I think that might be what is bothering her but I am really not sure. Any suggestions?? |
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04-01-2010, 12:53 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Could she be coming into heat or is she spayed? Maybe the change in seasons is making her itchy. Hope she stops soon. She is adorable.
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04-01-2010, 12:57 PM | #3 |
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| We are pretty sure she is pregnant.. Would that cause it? I mean, she doesnt seem to be hurting and she is still playful so I am not sure if I should take her to the vet or not. |
04-01-2010, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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| coconut oil is good and safe to put on dry skin so you can get some nutiva from whole foods. Are you taking her to the vet to see if she is pregnant? Hormones can definitely affect them for sure |
04-01-2010, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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| we have taken her to 4 different vets and its to early to completely confirm it, but all signs point to yes. She is 3lbs and was a rescue, (I did NOT breed her.) but have been told she was tied on the 11th, 12th, and 14th of March. She is getting an xray done on the 26th of April. |
04-01-2010, 01:16 PM | #6 | |
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04-01-2010, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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| yep, we are flying to Dallas to see Dr. Hawthorne closer to her due date. Everyone on here says he is the best! And I only want whats best for her! Thanks for the advise on the coconut oil! I will go get some! |
04-01-2010, 06:03 PM | #8 |
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| what a good mom you are to do that she is lucky to have you |
04-01-2010, 07:13 PM | #9 |
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| Coconut products have natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, just to name two of many. Shampoos with coconut oil extracts may be useful in calming the itches until a diagnosis can be made. Very good for skin and hair (coat).
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04-01-2010, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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| She is a lucky baby to have a mommy that cares. Hope everything goes well.
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04-01-2010, 07:29 PM | #11 |
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| Maybe you should call Dr. Hawthorne in the morning....let him know what's going on.....he'll be able to give you some advice.....bet you if you call between 8 and 8:30 in the morning, that's Central Time...he'll answer the phone.
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04-01-2010, 07:42 PM | #12 |
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| I will because when I was about to put the coconut oil on her nipples, I noticed on 2 of them at the very root of them, closest to her tummy, were deep red spots. Like fire engine read. Not bumps but like bruises. I didnt put the oil on but I did take a warm wet washcloth and wipe her down and that seems to have helped a bit. She has been sleeping most of the afternoon and now evening. She has been eating good though and will play when I make her get up, so I am not super worried. But I kinda am, ya know?? |
04-01-2010, 07:46 PM | #13 | |
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She may have been bitting by something, check her ears to see if they're red... Call doc...he may have you take her to the vet in the morning and more than likely want to consult with the vet.
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04-01-2010, 07:51 PM | #14 | |
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I checked her all over, from top to bottom and back again, I dont see any red or bumps or any signs of irritation except for those 2 nipples. and she doesnt make any wimpering noises at all so I am not sure if she is really uncomfortable or if I am just going crazy here. | |
04-01-2010, 08:33 PM | #15 | |
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