Big Emergency, Graphic help please...

[Kessel23]

Like tube feed? I have never tried it. What do I need?

 

[casportpony]

Like tube feed? I have never tried it. What do I need?

You need a piece of aquarium air line and a large syringe, like a 30, 35, or 60 ml syringe. If You use air line you have to melt the end with a lighter so the edges aren't too sharp.

 

[Kessel23]

You need a piece of aquarium air line and a large syringe, like a 30, 35, or 60 ml syringe. If You use air line you have to melt the end with a lighter so the edges aren't too sharp.

My sister has some of that aquarium stuff. She will not be back from school for another 3 hours though. I probably have a syringe around here somewhere.
Also, I have not offered food to her yet. Should I try that before the tube feeding?
I did not think I should try to give her any because I was worried about the food in her crop.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would get fluids into her before trying to get her to eat.

Hopefully it's just dehydration that is making the crop slow. Sometimes something like this prolapse can cause some more swelling inside and that won't allow the processing of food/waste or it slows it way down.

I do not know how much time you to get her antibiotics. I would start them as soon as you can. Look to see if any of these places offer faster shipping, that may be an option if it's not too expensive.

 

[Kessel23]

Ok, I will try to find a site with overnight shipping or something.

 

[Kessel23]

I talked to my sister and this might be a bit of a stretch but she has some antibiotics. I do not remember the names of them but maybe I could post some pictures when she gets back? Idk if they will work but I figured I would ask in case if the will.

 

[Fishkeeper]

You're definitely going to want to post pictures so we can figure out if they're safe kinds to use, and how much to use.

 

[casportpony]

My sister has some of that aquarium stuff. She will not be back from school for another 3 hours though. I probably have a syringe around here somewhere.
Also, I have not offered food to her yet. Should I try that before the tube feeding?
I did not think I should try to give her any because I was worried about the food in her crop.

I would do fluids only until her crop clears and she starts pooping. Can you weigh her? You'll want to give 2-3 ml per 100 grams of bodyweight.

 

[nightowl223]

I've just read through this. You're doing very well for something you've never dealt with before. You're asking great questions, and getting great answers.

Sending positive thoughts your way. I hope you can help her.

 

[Kessel23]

I would do fluids only until her crop clears and she starts pooping. Can you weigh her? You'll want to give 2-3 ml per 100 grams of bodyweight.

Yes I can weigh her. My sister has not gotten back yet, I need to call her and ask when she will be home.