Rushed Cookie to vets early hours this morning as I could tell he had a poorly tum, second time in a month, poss onset of stasis. Don't know whether his poorly tum is being caused by fur as he does groom rather a lot and also grooms Bella too, both are short haired - or whether I was heavy handed with the treats yesterday.
Vet gave him a thorough checkup especially around his tummy and bowel area but couldn't feel any blockage then gave usual anti-inflammatory and the jab they give to move things.
have spent all night up with him. He was jabbed at 2.30am this morning and as of half hour ago still looked to be suffering until I opened their pens and they both shot out for a mooch cus they are both so nosy, he seemed to perk up all of a sudden as soon as I opened the pen. He has eaten a little hay and has had water from his bowl through the night, but not passed anything yet. Last jab he had couple of weeks ago, he did a large squitty one which was to be expected, but 6hrs after the jab he hasn't yet passed anything. What actually is the expected time in the jab working, anyone know please? If he hasn't passed anything by 9am should I take him back to vets. He has perked up quite a bit, but I won't be happy until I see POO.
Vet has also given me 5 sachets of Bio-Lapis to be added to their water. Is this something I should be using every day anyway or only when either of them have had a tummy upset?
Vet also recommended a few drops of unsweetened pineapple juice from a tin in their water which apparently has an enzyme in it which helps digestion.
Cookie is just over 5 now and I am also wondering if he needs special things in his diet or should I just carry on?
Sorry for the all-over-the-place posting, just so very tired after having no sleep
Vet gave him a thorough checkup especially around his tummy and bowel area but couldn't feel any blockage then gave usual anti-inflammatory and the jab they give to move things.
have spent all night up with him. He was jabbed at 2.30am this morning and as of half hour ago still looked to be suffering until I opened their pens and they both shot out for a mooch cus they are both so nosy, he seemed to perk up all of a sudden as soon as I opened the pen. He has eaten a little hay and has had water from his bowl through the night, but not passed anything yet. Last jab he had couple of weeks ago, he did a large squitty one which was to be expected, but 6hrs after the jab he hasn't yet passed anything. What actually is the expected time in the jab working, anyone know please? If he hasn't passed anything by 9am should I take him back to vets. He has perked up quite a bit, but I won't be happy until I see POO.
Vet has also given me 5 sachets of Bio-Lapis to be added to their water. Is this something I should be using every day anyway or only when either of them have had a tummy upset?
Vet also recommended a few drops of unsweetened pineapple juice from a tin in their water which apparently has an enzyme in it which helps digestion.
Cookie is just over 5 now and I am also wondering if he needs special things in his diet or should I just carry on?
Sorry for the all-over-the-place posting, just so very tired after having no sleep