Orphan ram in trouble! (EMERGENCY!!)

[aggieterpkatie]

I think it's a little too early for this lamb to have cocci. I'd recommend taking him to the vet and asking them to do an intraperitoneal dextrose injection. What do you mean he has no temp? Do you mean no fever? All animals have a temperature. What exactly is his? If he's hypothermic, this is the quickest way to help him out. He also needs an IV perhaps, or just fluids (lactated ringers solution) subcutaneously. I really think he's having issues because he never had colostrum. Ask your vet if they have access to Bovi Sera, or call around lots of different vets to see if they have it. That could possibly help him out if he's not too bad off.

 

[littlelambx3]

UPDATE 3/26/13

So I got him to walk around for a bit and play with me. Lately he has had no energy and just wants to sleep. Thankfully, he liked playing with me and that lasted for about 10 minutes. I then gave him more Nutri-Drench. I gave it early this morning, and then tonight. It seems to have helped with his energy level and also his appetite. I gave him a bottle with his formula and electrolytes. He then immediately started having diarrhea again, so I think he is having a bad reaction to his formula. For right now, I am not giving him anymore of his formula and am sticking with just giving him fluids (Pedialyte).
He likes the Pedialtye a lot and got a good amount of it. I am going to keep him on just the fluids for a day or two and see if the diarrhea stops. If so, then I think I am most likely going to switch his formula.

He has perked up a bit and seems more in tune with everything. He is responding to me and his surroundings. I am trying to keep the diarrhea at bay, using pepto. But I don't want to use too much of it. I've only given it to him twice since I've had him.

What I meant by no temp was by not having a fever.

I am going to be calling a vet tomorrow, hopefully they can see me asap. He is doing better than before, but still not so hot.

 

[BrownSheep]

suddenly changing his formula will hurt more than help!

 

[SkyWarrior]

I would get a fecal done. I assume lambs can suffer Clostridium C and D? I'd consider maybe that. Do you have antitoxin available?

Good luck!

 

[aggieterpkatie]

What kind of milk replacer is he on? If he's on some "all species" milk replacer or something cheap, switch him over to an all-milk protein good quality one.

 

[littlelambx3]

suddenly changing his formula will hurt more than help!

What would you suggest I do? Half and half? Half the time give him his formula, the other half give him his electrolytes?

 

[littlelambx3]

What kind of milk replacer is he on? If he's on some "all species" milk replacer or something cheap, switch him over to an all-milk protein good quality one.

He is currently on Manna Pro Lamb Milk Instantized Milk Replacer. Do you suggest something else?

 

[littlelambx3]

I would get a fecal done. I assume lambs can suffer Clostridium C and D? I'd consider maybe that. Do you have antitoxin available?

Good luck!

Thank you for your concern, it is much appreciated!

And Antitoxin? I'm not sure..
Is there anything you suggest?

 

[littlelambx3]

UPDATE 3/27/13

This morning he was crying a good amount, which he has not done in a while. I got him a bottle of Pedialyte and he took it instantly. He got a good amount of it. Then I noticed that he was foaming from the mouth. It was a white color. I am not sure if it was from him drinking too fast or not. He is not foaming from the mouth anymore though. I changed his diaper, and he has diarrhea AGAIN. Does anyone suggest a home made remedy for it, or another medication to stop it? I've been using Pepto. I just don't know what is causing this. I am unsure if I have any antibiotics around, but am going to be calling the vet sometime today. He has not gotten any worse, he still is his total sweetheart self. Just a poor sick boy.

 

[littlelambx3]

Another Update..

So I got him Dumor Blue Ribbon Electrolyte Supplement for Stress and Scours. He took it immediately and enjoyed it. He still is going through scours though. I can't find a vet who deals with sheep yet, but I am continuing to look around. He seems to be doing well today, much more perkier and happier than yesterday.

So far, this is all that I have been giving him.

1.Pedialtye 2-4x a day.
2.Manna Pro Lamb Milk Replacer. Was giving it around 4-6x a day, now only going to give it 1-2x a day.
3.Nutri-Drench 2x a day (at least every other day)
4.Dumor Blue Ribbon Electrolyte Supplement for Stress and Scours 3-5x a day.
5.Pepto for the diarrhea when needed.
6.A paste like substance orally. It looked and smelled like Charcoal. I forget the name!

If anyone has any other suggestions, please feel free! Thanks to everyone who has given advice. It is much appreciated and I am super thankful for this website!