rabbitgirl
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I wanted to warn all those on the "train" that Itried an experiment today. Tank is all over me, but when mom came outshe ran and hid. So, although she's come a looong way, she is stillreally timid with new folks. Just give her time and treats, and shewill eat out of your hand....or pocket....or whatever she can reach....
She has a small remains of that big abcess on her neck, on the rightside, so handlers should try and avoid touching that spot (she freaks).There's also a crazy toenail on the back leg, it sticks sideways. Don'ttry to clip it!!! Gypsy will take care of all of that on her end (shehas a good vet). I wouldn't recommend lifting unless absolutelynecessary either. She likes her rump scratched but hates shoulders andhead touched. Tank is extremely demanding when hungry, so beware ofteeth! She kicks hard and bites hard when fearful, but can also be anengaging little beggar. Give-me-food nips are usually fairly gentle.
She's been quarantined here, but if any of you want to play it safe andkeep her separate I'd highly recommend it. I haven't noticed anyparasites but one never knows. She seems quite healthy and active andalert but is smack in the middle of fall molt. Tank can be prone torandom nosebleeds (although usually heat-related), so don't be alarmed.I have been feeding a tuna-can-full of Purina standard per day, pluscarrot chunk or maple leaf and small dried whole wheat bread chunk. Shehates apples and raspberries, and likes Cheerios. Oh, and her eyelidswill occasionally look a bit red, and might water for a day or so. Ithappened last summer too, and doesn't seem to be anything bad (probablyhair or dust in there).
Gypsy, after seeing so many new people, I expect she might regressquite a bit, just so you're not expecting the crazy little maniac I'vedescribed! I know it's in there, but it might take some time toshow.
I think that's a basic version of what I've seen, and I hope I'vecaught all the big stuff so that no one gets worried. I know what it'slike caring for a critter you don't know, if you don't know what'snormal and what's not. Tank is so touchy because of her history that agood health check is not really possible, because of her panic. So I'vecovered things as best I can! Hope things run smoothly and you allenjoy her as much as I have.
Thank you all SO much for your help!!!
Rose
P.S. Gypsy and I figure she probably miscarried, and that's why no baby Panzer.
She has a small remains of that big abcess on her neck, on the rightside, so handlers should try and avoid touching that spot (she freaks).There's also a crazy toenail on the back leg, it sticks sideways. Don'ttry to clip it!!! Gypsy will take care of all of that on her end (shehas a good vet). I wouldn't recommend lifting unless absolutelynecessary either. She likes her rump scratched but hates shoulders andhead touched. Tank is extremely demanding when hungry, so beware ofteeth! She kicks hard and bites hard when fearful, but can also be anengaging little beggar. Give-me-food nips are usually fairly gentle.
She's been quarantined here, but if any of you want to play it safe andkeep her separate I'd highly recommend it. I haven't noticed anyparasites but one never knows. She seems quite healthy and active andalert but is smack in the middle of fall molt. Tank can be prone torandom nosebleeds (although usually heat-related), so don't be alarmed.I have been feeding a tuna-can-full of Purina standard per day, pluscarrot chunk or maple leaf and small dried whole wheat bread chunk. Shehates apples and raspberries, and likes Cheerios. Oh, and her eyelidswill occasionally look a bit red, and might water for a day or so. Ithappened last summer too, and doesn't seem to be anything bad (probablyhair or dust in there).
Gypsy, after seeing so many new people, I expect she might regressquite a bit, just so you're not expecting the crazy little maniac I'vedescribed! I know it's in there, but it might take some time toshow.
I think that's a basic version of what I've seen, and I hope I'vecaught all the big stuff so that no one gets worried. I know what it'slike caring for a critter you don't know, if you don't know what'snormal and what's not. Tank is so touchy because of her history that agood health check is not really possible, because of her panic. So I'vecovered things as best I can! Hope things run smoothly and you allenjoy her as much as I have.
Thank you all SO much for your help!!!
Rose
P.S. Gypsy and I figure she probably miscarried, and that's why no baby Panzer.
