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Update on Parody and Novel

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Danielle Challender
President, New Hampshire Sanctuary

๐Ÿ’Š Pain Management Update + A Sweet Social Shiftโ€‹

Both Parody and Novel had a really positive response to the addition of Buprenex to their pain management plans!

Last night, Novel was eating celery on his own, and this afternoon, Parody munched on some pellets and veggies without help. Itโ€™s clear the medication helpedโ€”but just as clear when it wears off. Since Buprenex is a controlled substance, vets have to be careful with how they prescribe it. We were given just one dose each to test their response.

Now that we know it helps, we should be able to get a bit more at a timeโ€”but I expect Iโ€™ll still need to make regular trips to the vet to pick it up. (Not a problemโ€”Iโ€™m there at least once a week anyway!)

๐Ÿน A New Roommate and a Little Surpriseโ€‹

I also took a chance and moved Parody into the couch cage, and so far heโ€™s doing great! Heโ€™s very calm and seems completely smitten with Hero. Honestly, the babies really seem to lift everyoneโ€™s spiritsโ€”mine included.

And even as a lifelong crazy guinea pig lady, I never thought Iโ€™d be the kind of person with a couch cageโ€ฆ But here we are. ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’•

Parody the Guinea Pig

Novel the Guinea Pig

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Thank you for your continued love and support. Every life matters, and weโ€™re so grateful youโ€™re part of this mission with us. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’•