Bridgemoof
Overrun with beasties
Sandy,
Look under the emergencies thread. Somebody posted a response with some suggestions.
Worried.
Look under the emergencies thread. Somebody posted a response with some suggestions.
Worried.
3 week old Gulf Coast Native Lamb
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Nothing I can think of off the top of my head causes these symptoms... 
I would get some sheep nutri-drench in her so she can get some energy. It gets in the bloodstream real quick so you should see an improvement quickly.
I would get some sheep nutri-drench in her so she can get some energy. It gets in the bloodstream real quick so you should see an improvement quickly.
jodief100
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bonbean01
Herd Master
Hey Sandy, getting worried since no posts from you in a bit...really, really hope that doesn't mean something awful with your baby...I'm a bit under the weather tonight and have to go to bed soon here...will be saying prayers for you and the little one 
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ZoeytheLamb
Chillin' with the herd
Hi Everyone,
Thank you a million times for your prayers and concerns for Zoey and me too.
I do have good news- Zoey is better! Yesterday was so awful- I have never seen her so ill. After I posted my last post yesterday, I went into the kitchen and she was laying on the floor under the table- she appeared comatose. I laid down on the floor by her and put my head against hers and we stayed that way for a long time. She would at times open her eyes, but most of the time she just laid there unresponsive. I prayed that she wasn't in pain and that if this was the end, that she would slip away quietly. Well, after an hour or so she got up and walked around the kitchen. She was weak and groggy, but alert. I am got so excited- she still refused to eat, but at least she was walking around.
Then last night around 8:00 p.m. EST she began to act like herself- she took a little milk from her bottle and was eager to go outside!!! She walked in the yard on her own power- which yesterday morning she collapsed in the yard and was unable to walk.
Long story short- as the hours went by she improved, I checked on her regularly during the night and she was alert each time. Then this morning- she drank a whole 8 ounces of milk!!!! I cried I was so happy!
Someone wrote about giving her a B12 injection- where can I get them? Only from the vet or can I get them from the feed stores? I think that would be great for her.
Another miracle yesterday morning- when I called the vet, the vet was just going out the door to go on a week's vacation- so I caught her just in time- she has oncall people to cover for her this week, but she knows Zoey's case so well that I don't know if the other vets will let me have the B12 stuff. So it would be great to be able to get it over the counter.
Today we are in a wait and see mode- she appears to be a bit weak, but so much improved. Today is our 12th wedding anniversary- and her feeling better is the best gift!
I haven't a clue what happened with Zoey, but all I can say is that it was one of the worst times of my life- and if it hadn't been for my friends on the Backyard Herd it would have been a much more difficult time. Truly, I can't thank each of you enough. Just the feeling of support to know I can write and have such quick and caring responses. Bless each one of you!
I'll keep everyone posted on how things continue.
Love and hugs back to each of you!
Sandy
Thank you a million times for your prayers and concerns for Zoey and me too.
I do have good news- Zoey is better! Yesterday was so awful- I have never seen her so ill. After I posted my last post yesterday, I went into the kitchen and she was laying on the floor under the table- she appeared comatose. I laid down on the floor by her and put my head against hers and we stayed that way for a long time. She would at times open her eyes, but most of the time she just laid there unresponsive. I prayed that she wasn't in pain and that if this was the end, that she would slip away quietly. Well, after an hour or so she got up and walked around the kitchen. She was weak and groggy, but alert. I am got so excited- she still refused to eat, but at least she was walking around.
Then last night around 8:00 p.m. EST she began to act like herself- she took a little milk from her bottle and was eager to go outside!!! She walked in the yard on her own power- which yesterday morning she collapsed in the yard and was unable to walk.
Long story short- as the hours went by she improved, I checked on her regularly during the night and she was alert each time. Then this morning- she drank a whole 8 ounces of milk!!!! I cried I was so happy!
Someone wrote about giving her a B12 injection- where can I get them? Only from the vet or can I get them from the feed stores? I think that would be great for her.
Another miracle yesterday morning- when I called the vet, the vet was just going out the door to go on a week's vacation- so I caught her just in time- she has oncall people to cover for her this week, but she knows Zoey's case so well that I don't know if the other vets will let me have the B12 stuff. So it would be great to be able to get it over the counter.
Today we are in a wait and see mode- she appears to be a bit weak, but so much improved. Today is our 12th wedding anniversary- and her feeling better is the best gift!
I haven't a clue what happened with Zoey, but all I can say is that it was one of the worst times of my life- and if it hadn't been for my friends on the Backyard Herd it would have been a much more difficult time. Truly, I can't thank each of you enough. Just the feeling of support to know I can write and have such quick and caring responses. Bless each one of you!
I'll keep everyone posted on how things continue.
Love and hugs back to each of you!
Sandy
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The B12 injectable can be found at TSC. We just bought a bottle ourselves at our local TSC. It will be labeled as Vitamin B Complex. WE got a 250ml bottle for 12.99. Ours is labeled as High Level Vitamin B Complex. Your vet will probably have to give you the dosage for it. Glad to hear Zoey is feeling better.
Bridgemoof
Overrun with beasties
Thank goodness for miracles! Tractor Supply or Southern States may have the B12. Or you can try Nutridrench, they may have that.
I really hope she continues to improve!
Hugs back to you and Zoey.
I really hope she continues to improve!
Hugs back to you and Zoey.
bonbean01
Herd Master
Whew!!!! I was a bit afraid of bad news for Zoey...so glad she is doing better and hope she continues to improve and improve!!!!
Enjoy your anniversary!!! And thank you for the update...have been wondering and worrying and love that she is doing better!
Enjoy your anniversary!!! And thank you for the update...have been wondering and worrying and love that she is doing better!
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ZoeytheLamb
Chillin' with the herd
Hi!
Here's another update on Zoey- she is still acting like she is feeling better. She has been eating grass and drank another 8 ounces and a tiny bit more of milk replacer this afternoon.
I noticed something that has me concerned- as we were out in the yard- it looked like to me that her right back leg when she walks appears stiffer than her other legs. I don't want to say it drags- that's too dramatic - a slight stiffness might be a better description.
That is the leg that was afflicted with Joint Ill when she was just a few days old. So maybe she has had a flare up? It's not keeping her from walking around or going up and down the steps into the house. I hope she didn't have a stroke...
I can see that she has lost weight since all this began.
That is SO great that I can get the B12 at TSC!!!! I get fascinated when I am in that store with all the animal stuff they carry. NutraDrench- that sounds good- what is it? Is it sublingual or an injection?
Thanks again dear friends for sharing your knowledge and caring for Zoey!
Sandy
Here's another update on Zoey- she is still acting like she is feeling better. She has been eating grass and drank another 8 ounces and a tiny bit more of milk replacer this afternoon.
I noticed something that has me concerned- as we were out in the yard- it looked like to me that her right back leg when she walks appears stiffer than her other legs. I don't want to say it drags- that's too dramatic - a slight stiffness might be a better description.
That is the leg that was afflicted with Joint Ill when she was just a few days old. So maybe she has had a flare up? It's not keeping her from walking around or going up and down the steps into the house. I hope she didn't have a stroke...
I can see that she has lost weight since all this began.
That is SO great that I can get the B12 at TSC!!!! I get fascinated when I am in that store with all the animal stuff they carry. NutraDrench- that sounds good- what is it? Is it sublingual or an injection?
Thanks again dear friends for sharing your knowledge and caring for Zoey!
Sandy
