Thanks guys.
She looks so unwell again And she was so bright before
We're going to give it another 35mins, which will be an hour after the Metacam dose, and if she still hasnt eaten we're going to give her some Critical Care and then try and get some sleep. I'll be checking on her every few gours in the night and giving her critical care if she needs it
I honestly would not give her any CC. I'd just give cooled boiled water, or chamomile tea/peppermint tea if you have any in.
The pain may be due to the impaction passing and the more hydrated the gut contents are the better.
You could also give her some Gripe Water/Infacol as gut stasis often involves a build up of gas pockets and they too can cause pain.
Ok thanks Jane.
She seems abit more comfortable again now. The rapid breathing has stopped and shes properly asleep. Do you think it could have been the Metacam wearing off? Or the hay she'd eaten passing through? :?
It could be that her intestines went into spasm, sort of like colic. You know that gripey type of pain.
Good mornng everyone :wave:
She seems much better today thankyou. We had a good night, every time I got up to check on her she was eating and drinking by herself so I didnt need to assist feed or anything
This morning she pested me for her pellets as usual and has eaten loads of hay and pooped alot. She even did me a little binky
Med time is NOT gong to be easy now shes so bright! And thanks for the tip Bluesmum, I will be sure to continue the metaclop for the prescribed course :wave: