I think Chewy might have an ear infection. *sight*

As if I haven't had enough with my poor Kenzo.

I noticed Chewy has been acting a bit sleepy for the last few days, not wanting to go out of the hutch (it's a hutch, but it's kept indoors 24/7 by the way, I failed at making it waterproof last year so it's an indoor hutch), not jumping on his greens and pellets like he usually does.
He's also had crusts around his eyes which I've been cleaning up with serum.
Today I checked him and his ears seem fine from the outside, but when I press and move around the base of the ears I can hear a "flip flop" sound that worries me. Also, his ears STINK horribly!
I'll ring the vet tomorow morning and see if I can get an apointement with the exotic specialist asap.

Oh hun. I have never heard of anything like this? Can you see anything when you look in? Are the base of his ears swollen, what does it smell of, does he have crusty build up in his ears? Healing vibes x x x x

Hope it is something easily cured. Sending healing vibes xx

Catswhiskas wrote:Oh hun. I have never heard of anything like this? Can you see anything when you look in? Are the base of his ears swollen, what does it smell of, does he have crusty build up in his ears? Healing vibes x x x x

His ears look fine and perfectly healthy, not swollen, no crusts. But they smell horrible! I don't know how to describe the smell well, but it's almost like something rotten, definitly an infection smell.

NickieM wrote:Hope it is something easily cured. Sending healing vibes xx

I sure hope so too, thanks.

Please let us know hun x x x

Sending Vibes for Chewy, I hope the vet can see him quickly and he is better soon. Keep us updated.

Nose Rubs Chewy. x x

Any update of Chewy?????

I'm taking Chewy to see the vet tomorow morning, I will update the thread when I come back.

Thanks Lottie x Good luck x

Alright, I took Chewy to the vet and I worried for nothing.
He's fine, the vet just said his digestion is a bit slow but nothing to worry about as long as he's eating well.
He said that the crusts around the eyes are because of the tempature changes going on at the moment, and his ears have alot of earwax, that's why I heard this weird noise and they smell horrible.
He cleaned them and told me to clean them once a month with a spray to clean cats and dogs ears.

I'm SO glad he has nothing serious, I really didn't want to go through what happened to Kenzo again!

What a relief for you Lottie. I'm so glad that it isn't anything scary. He's a lucky boy having such a devoted person to worry about him. xx

Glad things are all okay.

Chewy is very lucky to have you.

K x x

Pleased to hear Chewy is ok.

Big hugs Lottie, I am so relieved. You must feel like a weight has been lifted. Hugs to you and Chewy xxx