Baggy Eats Very Small Amounts, But Force-Fed

From the time we came back from the clinic until now, Baggy has had 7 water-sipping sessions. It was at 3.00pm that I got a bit overly ambitious and gave her 6ml of water – she couldn’t take it; she vomited and had diarrhoea within 15 minutes. I contacted the vet and she said to try 3ml.

So, after that, 3ml of water had been fine. I know I won’t be able to make that 150ml target at 3ml per session, but it’s still better than having her vomit and pass out everything.

�I suppose the consolation is that she can still sit on her chest, and that is an encouraging sign.

�Pole keeps watch and Indy…sleeps nearby.

At 6pm, I crossed my fingers and all my toes and gave her half teaspoon of boiled chicken….

�Only this much….I don’t dare push my luck.

�Of course she had no appetite, so that small amount was force-fed in 5 mouthfuls.

After half hour, I gave her the antibiotic followed by just 1 ml of water.

�I gave her another 1/2 teaspoon of food at 8.30pm, but this time, she spat out the last bit.

�Little by little, moment by moment….we do, we pray and we hope for the best.

I hope Cow wakes me up for feeds tonight.

I haven’t taken her temperature yet as I need someone to help me do it. Can’t do it alone.

I hope the Universe helps me in this as I’m already doing everything that I possibly can.

Rest and sleep help in recovery.

Source: http://myanimalcare.org/2012/05/23/baggy-eats-very-small-amounts/

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