Ziggy, Piggy and Gah! No More Extra Ativan!

I was so worried last night.  I told my Grandmother that Ziggy is still biting me and she suggested giving him back to the breeder who I bought him from.  Ziggy is usually really sweet in his little hedgehog ways, but can be vicious to the point of attacking me and not letting go when he bites.  I told myself I would give him until December time before making a decision.  Here it is, December, and no change.  I was on the verge of tears.  I love my Ziggy.  I'd be so worried about him if I sold him to someone else.  I'd be worried they're not giving him the proper care that I give him.  So I talked to my vet about it this afternoon.  He suggested associating me with a mealworm when handling Ziggy.  I've been doing that for over a month.  I think my vet said he was going to talk to an animal specialist in the area, but stupid me, I can't remember his exact words.  I told my vet I was worried I'd have to part with Ziggy, and he was like "Nooooo, not yet you don't."  That felt reassuring.  I'm all Ziggy's known since he was 7 weeks old.  I don't want to give up on him.  I love my little quill baby.  And we've bonded a lot since I've had him.  I think it would be traumatic to suddenly have a new owner.  Plus I have a soft spot for hedgies.  As if you couldn't tell...

I slept most of the day today.  I feel exhausted.  Last night I took an extra Ativan to calm down.  But I felt like the room was spinning and parasites were killing me afterwards.  Gah.  I wish I didn't get so worked up over things.

Pig still isn't eating his pellets.  He'll eat some hay then go back to bed.  And he's been giving me the "I'm hungry!" look.  I feel so bad for him.  My vet thought the force feedings were stressful to Pig so he said to discontinue it.  Poor Pig looked so sad that night.  So we've been feeding him cucumber peels.  He's still having tremors, so I need to give him a special bath every week.  My vet and I have decided Pig is probably more itchy from something than stressed.  But I've been trying to keep my Pigger stress free and continue the baths.  Poor Pig doesn't understand all of these changes. 

Well time to take my pills for the night and head off to bed.  Hope all is well with everyone...