That’s not good. I hope that she is soon eating xx
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Clementine isn't eating
- Thread starter Graciee
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MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
Oh, I get so frustrated with mediocre vets. 
I really hope Clementine improves but if not if there's anybody at the vet's you think might be better than the last she saw, perhaps poke them about the BG and see if they'll run one.
Poor Clem and poor you. I'm sending healing vibes with all due speed and hugs for you. xxxxx
I really hope Clementine improves but if not if there's anybody at the vet's you think might be better than the last she saw, perhaps poke them about the BG and see if they'll run one.Poor Clem and poor you. I'm sending healing vibes with all due speed and hugs for you. xxxxx
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I suggest sub q fluids to hydrate anything in her gut (you knew I would). Oral fluids if she will take any. Did she feel empty when you took her to vets? If empty, try small amount of syringe feed since eating can stimulate gut movement.
Checking glucose is a basic skill and does not need much blood. Even if vet did not know how to interpret the test, vet should have checked glucose level.
Has she had prior events like this?
Sending vibes for you all.
Checking glucose is a basic skill and does not need much blood. Even if vet did not know how to interpret the test, vet should have checked glucose level.
Has she had prior events like this?
Sending vibes for you all.
Same really, nibbled some herbs tho, so hopefully that's a good sign
Hahaha yea I'm always glad you say it tho, coz sometimes I forget how effective it can be!
Honestly she's still pooping but not really eating, I assume the poop will stop soon tho.
Yea it's so simple even I can do it. He said the ones he had only worked for cats and dogs... I did try but it was pointless.
She's not had stasis in years tbh.
She's 3.65kg atm so not bad for her
I can never really tell with her she's so solid. I hope she starts to nibble more
Thanks xx
I don't actually, maybe I can look for some tomorrow when I walk Freddie, I'll try anything
Yea the vet situation isn't easy, plus where William has moved to doesn't seem to even know if he works there or not.. Idk. All a mess!
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
It is always a good sign when they try to eat then stop. It makes syringe feeding easier too if they want to eat. Sending vibes.
Don't think so it's well controlled and monitored now. Has been for a few years now. Plus she's not straining etc atm.
So pleased. X
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Glad to hear that she’s started to nibble some food. Am I right in thinking she has some arthritis as a result of the orthopaedic surgery she had a few years ago ? If so it might be this is giving her more discomfort now, or she jarred herself aggravating the arthritis so an episode of more acute pain occurred. When Endeavour’s arthritic pain was in a flare up he would stop eating. Upping his doses of meloxicam and paracetamol for a few days helped. Sometimes he needed Tramadol too.He didn’t have to stay on high doses long term, just to get him through a flare up. If Clem’ does have arthritis I can highly recommend laser therapy. I bought one which I am also able to use on myself 
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
So glad she is eating veggies and she has some output. Sending vibes she is soon back to being her usual self!
