Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Fun times in the dark!


Wimbley is growing up so fast! A week ago we passed his 3 month birthday! He is getting noticeably larger!

We're pretty sure he is done with his quilling as he is a lot calmer nowadays. For a while, he would pop and hiss at the slightest touch and itch constantly! I felt so bad for him! He was leaving heaps of quills all over the place!

Lately we've had a new routine with Wimbley. We put him on the bed and turn the light off. He is much more lively when we play like that. We leave the living room light on so we can still see but Wimbley likes the dark so he is hilarious to watch as he climbs, frolics, and throws himself all over the place. He is SOOOO adorable!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Wimbley's First Annual Check-up


Wimbley's first annual vet check-up was on the 17th. We took him to the North Country Animal Center. I was really excited to take him but I was worried about how he would act for his 2pm appointment. (Usually Wimbley sleeps until 8 or 9 at night before he is woken up).

Things started out okay. On the ride he was sniffing around and seemed his normal self, he was also fine for the vet tech while he was weighed (he has gained 78 grams!). He was a little grouchy but took a turn for the worse because as soon as the vet entered the room he refused to unball and quivered, popped, and hissed in the most vicious way I have ever seen! It was horrible!

The vet wasn't able to give him a full examination but she looked him over and answered some questions for me so it wasn't a total loss (the visit cost me $44 dollars because he is an exotic pet).

Overall it was ok. I was a little disappointed that Wimbley wasn't more well behaved during the visit but I want to make sure he's healthy! I'm really conscientious of his behavior, eating, and pooping patterns so I will know if something isn't normal. The vet said if they needed to really examine him, they have a small gas box they can put him in to sedate him. I hope I never have to see that!

Poor Wimbley was stressed from the day but at least I know he's a healthy and growing little boy!