Sudden Death [Update] - Coughing and Heavy Breathing

[3bird]

...and here are the mineral testing results:

 

[3bird]

So what do it all mean? I am sorry but looks like greek to me.

We'll hopefully go over the results with our vet later today. The state vet said the following: "it is suggestive of a fungal or bacterial septicemia. We saw no indication of leukocytozoan forms in the tissues, although these would be better detected via a blood smear."

 

[3bird]

...and here are the mineral testing results:

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You've likely noted the very high copper reading. We've switched them onto city water until we can test out well again.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How is Mouse?

 

[3bird]

How is Mouse?

She had an off day Saturday, according to our ducksitter, but she bounced back Sunday and was looking herself upon our return Monday. Starting her meds today. Thanks for asking!

 

[Sarkchick]

That is great news. Hope she continues in the right direction.

 

[3bird]

That is great news. Hope she continues in the right direction.

So do we. We just wish the necropsy on Piglet had yielded a more obvious answer. Thanks so much for rooting for our little Mouse!

 

[Sarkchick]

We are all learning along with you. Hang in there

 

[Miss Lydia]

I hope the meds help her get back to 100% and none of the rest come down with it. Do these flies hang around all summer?

Thanks so much for keeping up update on everyone and all your finding out.

 

[3bird]

I hope the meds help her get back to 100% and none of the rest come down with it. Do these flies hang around all summer?

Thanks so much for keeping up update on everyone and all your finding out.

Thanks so much for your help, @Miss Lydia ! The black flies are gone now--just a spring thing, and they are usually not too bad here on the coast. That's one reason this whole thing is so strange.