Jenk
Well-Known Member
Zoe was at the vet's office this morning for observation, an x-ray, fluids, and injectable meds. The x-ray showed what looks to be fecal impaction in the large intestine (up near the cecum). There appears to be more gas than food in the cecum.
The vet's office closed early, as the staff was leaving to attend a veterinary conference. For that reason--and because Zoe was alert and had a normal temp.--I was allowed to take her home. Tonight, I'll give her fluids--sub-Qs and a small amount orally--and injectable meds. (Metoclopramide, Metacam, and Baytril). Zoe is to return to the vet's office tomorrow morning for additional observation and treatment.
I've only seen Zoe eat a few pieces of hay since yesterday morning. I did give her pellet mash and watery Critical Care (CC) formula yesterday, both of which are risky because the protein content (especially of CC) seems to irritate her gut lining. The vet wants me to only give her about 15 mL's of watery CC tonight--i.e., 5 mL's given at a time. I don't know what else to feed Zoe; it seems risky, considering the situation.
I realize there's the chance of rupture with this issue, and I continue to hope/pray/care for Zoe the best that I can. Surgery wouldn't be an option for her, even if it looked necessary.
Jenk
The vet's office closed early, as the staff was leaving to attend a veterinary conference. For that reason--and because Zoe was alert and had a normal temp.--I was allowed to take her home. Tonight, I'll give her fluids--sub-Qs and a small amount orally--and injectable meds. (Metoclopramide, Metacam, and Baytril). Zoe is to return to the vet's office tomorrow morning for additional observation and treatment.
I've only seen Zoe eat a few pieces of hay since yesterday morning. I did give her pellet mash and watery Critical Care (CC) formula yesterday, both of which are risky because the protein content (especially of CC) seems to irritate her gut lining. The vet wants me to only give her about 15 mL's of watery CC tonight--i.e., 5 mL's given at a time. I don't know what else to feed Zoe; it seems risky, considering the situation.
I realize there's the chance of rupture with this issue, and I continue to hope/pray/care for Zoe the best that I can. Surgery wouldn't be an option for her, even if it looked necessary.
Jenk