Llorelei Needs Here Own Thread -- She's Doing Terrific

[SkyWarrior]

I did read that White Paper. It was very informative. Even though I don't have llamas or alpacas, I might know someone some day who does and this tidbit of knowledge tucked away might help someone else. I am glad that they are showing improvement.

I had read some other pieces written by veterinarians. Epe seemed a possibility but I discounted it when the vet said it had to be Nematodirus. Roland paid for my trust.

I truly hope this is the solution.

I do too.


Here's the update after feeding. Neither Terry or Llorelei want me to touch their heads (good -- llama behavior). Llorelei is annoyed at the shots (excellent); Terry was too busy eating to care (jury out on that). Terry ravenous (should be given how much weight lost). Llorelei wants mostly sweet feed (jury out on that). Terry is shaky (bad); Llorelei still won't get up (bad). Terry's eyes are still indicative of anemia (bad); Llorelei's eyes are showing pink (good).

What does this all mean? I don't know. Guardedly possibly good news. Gave them some more oxytetracycline even though the dosage is every other day. (Won't hurt) Gave them B complex again. Emotionally wrung out. Wish I could bring back Sid and Roland.

Realize it could happen to anyone. Why me? Because of screwed up weather.

 

[promiseacres]

hope they are both truly mending, how frustrating with the vets.

 

[Hens and Roos]

sending a few your way, hang in there!

 

[Latestarter]

<---one more time with hopes of a good outcome. Man... you've had a tough year..

 

[SkyWarrior]

Another update:

Llorelei's belly had been tight and for a while, I was pretty sure her rumen was trying to stop. No longer the case.

She's pooping again now that I gave her the tetracycline. No clue why. Her belly is more like a llama belly than a drum. She is eating pretty well.

Terry looks awful and I wonder how in the heck he can stand up with that little amount of weight. Poor guy has been on Quest, oxyfenben, and valbazen. And of course tetracycline. He's eating like crazy. His anemia is still pretty obvious. I'm giving him and Llorelei another iron shot today. It's been 6 days since they had one. More B vitamins too. Maybe banamine.

SIGH.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Oh, SkyWarrior, this must be so hard, all that you've gone through!!

I hope Llorelei and Terry recover quickly!!

 

[Mini Horses]

Is there a zoo anywhere near, that you could call for advice from their vets?? I'm just thinking "specialization". Well, zoo comes to mind in this case.

I'm sorry for the deaths and lack of results. Sometimes we just can't win and have been down that road. Hard to take and very stressful. Wish I could help you out.

 

[Baymule]

I've had animals die in my arms after throwing everything I could think of at them. Sometimes it seems that no matter what you do..... and I'd go sit and have a good cry, get up and start again. No matter the heartbreak, the rewards are greater than the pain. My thoughts are with you and my prayer is for their recovery.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Is there a zoo anywhere near, that you could call for advice from their vets?? I'm just thinking "specialization". Well, zoo comes to mind in this case.

I'm sorry for the deaths and lack of results. Sometimes we just can't win and have been down that road. Hard to take and very stressful. Wish I could help you out.

I think if it is Epe, I'd have to find a camelid vet. There are no zoos here for literally hundreds of miles. I know Denver has camelids, but I suspect the better phone call would be to CSU because they do have a vet who published info about it and llamas in Colorado.

I get the weird stuff. I think it's because I know the symptoms of the traditional stuff and get on them quick. It's the diseases that perplex everyone else that gives me headaches.

 

[SkyWarrior]

I've had animals die in my arms after throwing everything I could think of at them. Sometimes it seems that no matter what you do..... and I'd go sit and have a good cry, get up and start again. No matter the heartbreak, the rewards are greater than the pain. My thoughts are with you and my prayer is for their recovery.

Well, so far, they're still alive. That is something, I suppose. Oh and no word from the veterinarian.