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Casper update

He seems like he is doing well now. He will not have his critical care. Have managed to get about two drops down him and most of the rest all over me and my son!!! I will try again later.

However, I sprinked some dried dandelion over some fresh hay and he nearly had my hand off in desperation to get at it. He is now tucking in!

Fingers crossed he continues!
 
Was he given pain relief? If so it sounds like it kicked in. :thumb:

if he is eating for himself, then in he were mine I wouldn't be worried about syringe feeding because that stress can make things worse again.
 
Yes he was given Metacam.

I don't want to stress him out more trying to force him to have the syringe again tonight, as he clearly didn't want it. I am about to lock them up for the night so will see if he will take his apple stick and some more hay.

Fingers crossed. But the signs are good!

He is quite perky now!
 
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