The old owner is someone I'm still in touch with. He fed produce being discarded by grocery stores.
When she does eat she only eats when she's in her house and looking out and I must place the food in front of her. If she's outside she looks but then steps over it.
Today she passed up on her rabbi, banana,cooked plantain and red pepper.
I've got some really soft cantaloupe for tomorrow.
I'd like to put her in with her other "sisters" but I'm still worried about them also getting sick.
At 6.3kg her weight has not changed in ten days. However she weighed 6.9kg when I got her.
Thanks everyone.
I'm relatively sure she is beyond that point myself.Yes, probably at least one visit so they can teach you how to do it. But since you have basic experience it shouldn't be too hard. I think it is worth a shot. Otherwise she's going to hit the point of no return and it will be too late to try anything
It's amazing how quick animals can come back around when They get nutrition and hydration.I'm relatively sure she is beyond that point myself.
I'm relatively sure she is beyond that point myself.
Opening their mouths is the easiest part cuz they are so weak. My Vet gave me a plastic thing she uses to get the mouth open and hold it there. It's easier with 2 people.When I have tube fed I use critical care for herbivores made by oxbow, I get mine from amazon as it is cheaper than a vet. Your vet I am sure can provide a syringe and feeding tube and mark it so you will know how far to insert it. Also, he can provide instructions on how to do it. If he is unable to get her mouth open he may recommend a feeding tube installed thru surgery it runs about $350. I believe Aldbraman has used one with Hopie. Good luck!
I would force feed her .What will it hurt ?