Stasis and bloat

[AllyW]

Oops, I'm not trying to be annoying... Just looked like previous post hasn't gone through

 

[ticklechin]

If the chin is on reglan the poo should be coming, make sure you get him up and running around even if he does not want to-I usually put them in the bath tub and make them move around the tub. Its a strange place for them so it puts a bit of stress that helps get things moving. Also, what goes in should go out so if there is not enough food being consumed then there wont be much output.

 

[AllyW]

Ok thanks. I think I have failed by not giving him enough. And it was hard to get him to move around. And with the vet he hasn't been on reglan regularly.

 

[ticklechin]

Chin needs to be on the reglan, it keeps the gut contracting, without it the gut can stop and die. Give the chin 5ml of CC every 2-3 hours, its not enough to stop weight loss but its enough to give the gut something to contract against. I like the tub because you can tug a bit on the tail and get the chin to move a bit, I get them to move around the tub, at least a few laps, any exercise is better than no exercise.

 

[AllyW]

Thank you. I hope it's not too late.

 

[AllyW]

Thank you for your help Dawn. The vet says Kirby's prognosis is good, you're right he needed to be eating more. He's actually staying at the vets for a couple days because its almost two hours away so he can be more closely monitored.

 

[AllyW]

He's not pooping. They think there's a blockage? He hasn't had a problem after Saturday and I may need to decide to put him down. I'm so sad.

 

[Claire D]

Did this chin get X-rays to check if there is an obstruction?