MightyMax
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No it's not minuscule, it's important :thumb:
This could be the start of something very good x I hope so x
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Milo is in GI Stasis UPDATE: EATING AND DRINKING
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No it's not minuscule, it's important :thumb:
This could be the start of something very good x I hope so x
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
At 1am Milo came down from his perch where he had sat since getting back from the vet, he hopped around which I was so happy to see as it can only help move his gut along.
Then he surprised me by jumping in the litter tray and eating a few strands of hay! I took the opportunity and stuck a few small pellets under his nose and he ate a few of those too. There has also been some poos there, they are darker, softer and misshapen, but at least they are THERE. I'm so relieved.
Not out of the woods yet, but a step in the right direction. He has had another small syringe of critical care with some pureed apple in ti make it yummy, which he actually seemed to be enjoying, but still not happy to eat it on his own. He is now curled up with Finn on the dolls bed.
I'm going to bed for a few hours now. I'm exhausted. I'm getting up at 6 for the next dose of meds and more fluids and things.
Fingers crossed xx
Then he surprised me by jumping in the litter tray and eating a few strands of hay! I took the opportunity and stuck a few small pellets under his nose and he ate a few of those too. There has also been some poos there, they are darker, softer and misshapen, but at least they are THERE. I'm so relieved.
Not out of the woods yet, but a step in the right direction. He has had another small syringe of critical care with some pureed apple in ti make it yummy, which he actually seemed to be enjoying, but still not happy to eat it on his own. He is now curled up with Finn on the dolls bed.
I'm going to bed for a few hours now. I'm exhausted. I'm getting up at 6 for the next dose of meds and more fluids and things.
Fingers crossed xx
xxxxJack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that Milo has continued to show signs of improvement ?
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
He does Jane. Slowly.
This morning I have given him his next dose of meds (6am) and he has eaten a little pellet along with Finn, I do think having Finn beside him eating is helping to encourage him to do it as well.
He is hopping in and out of the tray now and then for a nibble on the hay, he even ate a fibafirst stick too! Its nothing like his usual appetite but its getting there. He seems to go from having a rest on the dolls bed to having a roam and small nibble then back to resting.
My only concern is I have not yet seen him drink. I have tried regular water, peppermint tea and a little drop of juice in his water but nothing seems to be encouraging him. I'm keeping my eyes peeled though. He is very determined to not let ne syringe him water...:roll: Obviously that doesn't stop me from trying.
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Is he used to Veg/grass ? That would get some hydration into him
Sending lots more vibes xx
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
Thank you to all who have offered me support here. I was really stressed yesterday and wasn't sure I could deal with it. I'm obviously so glad that I did as Milo is showing improvements.
We aren't quite there yet but its a huge improvement from yesterday afternoon. My first "fight" with stasis has certainly shown me how awful it can be. X
We aren't quite there yet but its a huge improvement from yesterday afternoon. My first "fight" with stasis has certainly shown me how awful it can be. X
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
He is but he's being very fussy with veg. I've offered parsley, basil and kale again this morning and he had the tiniest nibble and then turned his nose away. X
dumblepaws
Mama Doe
Well done Milo and Sarah!
Waffles also didn't like herbs as I think they're a bit fragrant when you're not well
But fresh grass or dandelions or plantain might be more palatable ?
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
We do have some dried dandelion herbage and I've been sprinkling that on hay to get him going. X
After a stasis episode, I always find that mine go back to hay first and then wild plants out of the garden, dandelions, plantain etc. Raspberry leaves are particularly good for tempting them to eat, I grow raspberry plants in pots just for that reason. Of course, during winter wild food is scarce so it's more difficult.
I also wash the weeds/herbs and give it to them wet, so that it gets a bit more water into them.
I also wash the weeds/herbs and give it to them wet, so that it gets a bit more water into them.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope Milo has rewarded you with lots more poos by now ??
Sarah1991
Warren Veteran
There's quite a few at the moment yes, last night at about 3am they were soft and different shapes. Today they are formed golden coloured balls but are a little smaller than usual. I'm assuming that thus is a good sign and with more eating they will get bigger.
He is still eating now and then, favouring the hay and fibafirsts. I'm feeling more relieved. He has had another set of meds at 2pm which were his gut stimulant and gut protector, I'm giving him another dose of metacam at 6pm. He is due another dose of gut stimulant and gut protector at 10pm.
Does anyone know when I should stop giving him the gut stimulant and gut protector? Should I be stopping now as he's began to eat or do I need to use up all I have?
Jo Hinde suggested I give him more metacam at 6pm. She said that pain relief only lasts 12 hours in rabbits (which I already knew) and the vets initially told me to only give the metacam once a day in the morning, he had it at 6am but he's having a smaller dose at 6pm.
Any help appreciated x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Personally I would err on the side of caution with doubling up the metacam given that he is not eating as much as normal and he is not drinking much. Obviously if he appears to be in pain still then the higher dose in the safe dose range may be needed. But I would really want to confirm this with the prescribing Vet, no disrespect meant to JH
I would keep on with both the GI tract meds for at least 24 hours AFTER his input and output appears almost back to normal. If you do opt to double up the Metacam then the 'gut protector' is an absolute essential to keep on with.
It sounds as though he is on the road to recovery now xx
I would keep on with both the GI tract meds for at least 24 hours AFTER his input and output appears almost back to normal. If you do opt to double up the Metacam then the 'gut protector' is an absolute essential to keep on with.
It sounds as though he is on the road to recovery now xx
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