Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
We've just got back from the vet. He's in a lot of pain. 
Please can we have some vibes for our special little man?
Please can we have some vibes for our special little man?
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Sprocket has bloat again- vibes please
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor boy I hope he feels better very soon xx
I hope he feels better very soon xxKittykat23uk
Mama Doe
Thanks, at the moment he is refusing crunchies.
he's had an injection of gut stimulent, 1 ml of infacol and 9 drops of oral metacam. I'm going to prepare him some rescue remedy but should we wait a while for the drugs to kick in? He has groomed himself half heartedly..
he's had an injection of gut stimulent, 1 ml of infacol and 9 drops of oral metacam. I'm going to prepare him some rescue remedy but should we wait a while for the drugs to kick in? He has groomed himself half heartedly..
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Did the Vet not give pain relief via injection ? Oral meds may be ineffective if the GI tract is not working.
Did the Vet say where the bloat is, stomach or intestines ?
This is relevant re when/IF to syringe feed
Did the Vet say where the bloat is, stomach or intestines ?
This is relevant re when/IF to syringe feed
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
No he only gave the gut stimulant via injection. It's his stomach that is bloated (he had us feel just below the ribcage for the bloat and siad it was his tum.
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
he's having a scratch and a bit of a groom now.. Ian rackons that if rabbits could break wind life would be better.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
No he only gave the gut stimulant via injection. It's his stomach that is bloated (he had us feel just below the ribcage for the bloat and siad it was his tum.
In that case I would be very reluctant to give anything but water by mouth. If the outlet from the stomach (the pylorus) is obstructed syringe feeding may make things much worse as the food will not be able to pass through the stomach and it will ferment and cause more gas/bloating.
I am assuming that the Vet was confident that there is not a full obstruction given that he administered metoclopromide ?
Did Vet give any fluids subcutaneously ?
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
no, he didn't give any fluids. he didn't mention any likelihood of obstructions either.
he didn't mention any likelihood of obstructions either.Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
no, he didn't give any fluids.
Then I would syringe him some cooled boiled water. Peppermint or Camomile Tea would be fine if you have any, if not just the plain water.
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
Ok thanks for the advice. I'll go and boil some. We haven't got cammomile or peppermint tea.
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Sending lots of vibes for Sprocket xx
rabbitz123
Warren Scout
vibes for sprocket
sending healing vibes for sprocket really hope for a speedy recovery
sending healing vibes for sprocket really hope for a speedy recovery
glitzy-paws
Warren Scout
Sending lots of vibes xxx
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
Thanks, He's not eaten anything yet and I don't think there have been any poops.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks, He's not eaten anything yet and I don't think there have been any poops.
Is he indoors ?
He really needs to be kept warm as he wont be able to maintain his body temperature if he is in pain.
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
yes he's indoors. We're keeping him in overnight. Last time he was up and about in no time. this time he's really not well. I can't even syringe him some critical care bacause the syringe keeps getting blocked. Should I try and get him moving or just let him be? I managed to get some water into him but he's not interested in food.
Kittykat23uk
Mama Doe
He's just started eating! :thumb: He had a small piece of spring greens and then went to nibble some hay..
