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Need help with my 6 week old kid...

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Hey everybody,
This morning Cody wouldn't drink his bottle. Last night he was doing fine and drinking normal.
He pooped so that rules out being constipated. He did receive coccidia prevention treatment and is due for his second round next week.
He just lays around and bleats now and then. I did give him some Vitamin B complex, not sure what else I can do for him. Also he is getting grain hay and water, and there has been no changes in his diet.
Thank you!!
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Can you check his rectal temperature and Famacha?
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Can you check his rectal temperature and Famacha?
Yes I can, I will let you know when I find that out!
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Probiotics never hurt. Definitely get a temp.
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I agree check temp and mucous membrane color then go from there.
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Temp is 100.1 and his FAMACHA is pale white
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You need to get his temp up. Pneumonia will drop temp then spike it so keep an eye on him for that. It may not be pneumonia but one possibility.
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Okay, what do I do if his temp spikes? What else can I do for him?
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Electrolytes are a great thing to add
He died
Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry for your loss! Do you know the cause? 😢 😞
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Oh Iluvlilly. I am so sorry.
Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry for your loss! Do you know the cause? 😢 😞
Oh no!!! So sorry.
Thank you guy's! :grouphug: He unfortunately died of toxemia. Which sort of makes sense since he didn't receive the CD&T shot. He also had lice, luckily not the sucking lice.
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Well, at least you know the cause. Sending lots of virtual hugs!
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Well, at least you know the cause. Sending lots of virtual hugs!
Thank you!!
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That really sucks... I have never heard of toxemia before. Is it super dangerous and contagious?
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I am so sorry. :(
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