sesameandginger
In the Brooder
My 1yo Cochin has had quite a week, as we found her severely prolapsed on Sunday. She has been purse string sutured up after we got the closest egg out, hoping she will chill out and heal.
Well, today she has been straining to get a poop out rather violently and I went in to investigate: she has the smelliest, graniest, biggest poop of all time trying to emerge but she's mostly stitched up! The best I could do was use a fecal sample scoop thing (to test for worms as the cause) that allowed me to excavate some of the blockage out but man, is it ever extensive! I didn't want to risk putting too much pressure on the sutures so gave her an epsom soak and towel wrap to sleep. The only time she seemed comfy was in the bath, I wish she could stay there all night!
She had been broody for the last couple weeks, so I assume the infamous broody poop is here but the prolapse caused an unfortunate situation. Should I get her stool softener and hope for the best? I've already taken her to the vet more times than I can count but I might see if they can help? Chicken enema? Her stitches are due to be taken out Friday but I fear she'll tear them with her constipation...
Anything I haven't thought of? Olive oil, molasses and probiotics have all been administered orally thus far
Aye aye aye
Well, today she has been straining to get a poop out rather violently and I went in to investigate: she has the smelliest, graniest, biggest poop of all time trying to emerge but she's mostly stitched up! The best I could do was use a fecal sample scoop thing (to test for worms as the cause) that allowed me to excavate some of the blockage out but man, is it ever extensive! I didn't want to risk putting too much pressure on the sutures so gave her an epsom soak and towel wrap to sleep. The only time she seemed comfy was in the bath, I wish she could stay there all night!
She had been broody for the last couple weeks, so I assume the infamous broody poop is here but the prolapse caused an unfortunate situation. Should I get her stool softener and hope for the best? I've already taken her to the vet more times than I can count but I might see if they can help? Chicken enema? Her stitches are due to be taken out Friday but I fear she'll tear them with her constipation...
Anything I haven't thought of? Olive oil, molasses and probiotics have all been administered orally thus far
Aye aye aye