Joey not eating UD - Poo update Mon PM

Joey hasn't come out for his tea tonight He doesn't seem to want to come out his hut unless forced out. I've offered him a selection of things, dried herbs, rosemary, cranberry tree, banana and he's not going for it. He looks a bit off colour. He's also keeps stretching his stomach down if that makes sense?
I'm guessing it's stomach related. So what do I do?

A. Take him to emergency vets
B. Syringe feed/water and vets tomorrow

Any help would be appreciated, thanks x

It sounds like he might have a touch of stasis coming on. You can try syringe feeding him some water and trying to get him to move about a bit. You can try very gently massaging him tummy too. If things don't improve then the vets are probably needed.

Hopping Mad, our e-magazine created a helpful flowchart to help you assess what the try first and when to get specialist help. Hoping this helps.

http://www.hoppingmad.org/E3/GIstasis.htm

Oh no, poor Joey I hope he is feeling better really soon!

Has this happened before?

Thanks for the link. He does look in some discomfort which is obvious really. He moves if forced, but it's pretty obvious he just wants to sit alone. Gonna ring the vets for peace of mind as to what do.

No Thumper, Joey hasn't had this type of issue before. Barney did every other week.

Let us know how you get on I know you'll be worried sick

Oh no keep us updated!! Vibes for Joey.

I am so worried We're off to the vets after having a chat with them.

Thanks for the vibes they're appreciated.

Hope it goes ok.

Keep us posted x

Thinking of you both! xx

aww nom nom vibes for joey
get better quick x

Oh no Joey, come on fella - be well.

Lots and lots of vibes for it to be something really minor

I'm not going to bed until I know how he got on at the vets....

you have done the right thing taking him in hun.

Please let us know how he is. Im sending him loads of vibes.

thinking of you too x x x

Goodness Im really worrying about him.

I'm checking in every 5 minutes too!

Same!

Came back on to see if he was any better.

Well we're back. The vet checked him over and the suspicion was right, it's a touch of ileus (stasis). She said he felt quite bloated What was a bit of a shock was he may have a couple of ulcers on his tongue from his teeth. Apparently they looked a bit sharp He's also been on Zithromax for a snuffle issue, which can surpress their appetite so she reckons it's a combination of the two.

He's had gut motility drugs and Metacam, and of course we have the dreaded syring feeding to do! He's back tomorrow to see his usual vet.

Thanks for the vibes, you're the best x

So glad that you went and had it checked tonight. Sending lots of vibes for poor Joey. Hoping he is feeling better soon and that his poor little tongue heals up quickly. xx

I'm glad they've given him something to make him better.

I hope he's feeling better real soon

Good luck with the syringe feeding!!

So glad he's back home. I hope he takes to the syringe feeding well and the medicines do their jobs quickly!

He's had his first lot of Critical care, and has managed a little nibble of his Cranberry and Dill tree so that's encouraging. He looks a little more comfortable than before too.

Definitely did the right thing taking him tonight.

Oh Fran I am so sorry I don't know how I have come to miss this thread whatever must you think of me

I'm glad he has nibbled something and is looking more comfortable, I'm on my computer till about 2.00am if you are worried about him at all or need any advice, I will keep checking.

Come on Micro Joe get better for your Mummy xxxxxxxx

Tuckerbunnies wrote:Oh Fran I am so sorry I don't know how I have come to miss this thread whatever must you think of me

I'm glad he has nibbled something and is looking more comfortable, I'm on my computer till about 2.00am if you are worried about him at all or need any advice, I will keep checking.

Come on Micro Joe get better for your Mummy xxxxxxxx

No worries Maysie Since I last posted he has been nomming little bits and pieces - dried herbs, plantain, cranberry & dill tree, a bit of hay and nuggies. He's also had a bit of water from his bowl. He's moving around too, which is an improvemnt.

Just saw this. Come on sweet Joey! let your mommy give you what she needs to and nom nom!

for you Fran and nose touches for your little man!

JoeyBunsMum wrote:

Tuckerbunnies wrote:Oh Fran I am so sorry I don't know how I have come to miss this thread whatever must you think of me

I'm glad he has nibbled something and is looking more comfortable, I'm on my computer till about 2.00am if you are worried about him at all or need any advice, I will keep checking.

Come on Micro Joe get better for your Mummy xxxxxxxx

No worries Maysie Since I last posted he has been nomming little bits and pieces - dried herbs, plantain, cranberry & dill tree, a bit of hay and nuggies. He's also had a bit of water from his bowl. He's moving around too, which is an improvemnt.

Oh that sounds very promising

Keep up the good work Joey xx