I am totally amazed at how big Gus is they make a beautiful pair, Great news about his full recovery
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And you will, matter of fact I have your thread bookmarked to share when others come in with these kind of problems. You are a big help and it's always so nice to be able to share some ones experience that worked. Keep up the pics and events in their lives I love following them.That is some solid advice! If it weren't for you and Miss Lydia I know for a fact Gus wouldn't be here today! I hope someday I can pay it forward and help somebody else the way you both helped me. That's the best part about these message boards.
If legs are swollen or warm could mean some kind of infection going on, Do you give your gosling water therapy? if so does he use his legs in the water? I'd put him in a tub or pool at least 2X a day to take pressure off his legs and to get him moving around and building his leg muscles up. What dosage of niacin are you giving? if 100-150 megs then increase it as LYbbe did for Gus as soon as she increased his dose she noticed a difference. And your right about keeping him from being stepped on or taken by a pred. keep looking after him the way you are and hopefully you'll begin to see improvements soon. Make sure to stay with him when he is in deep water. please keep us updated.gm21255, When you ask if the legs are swollen or warm, why is that? My 2 month old Sebbie has leg issues, yes, because of a niacin deficiency I think. I started a supplement and then found waterfowl feed in town that actually has the niacin in it. I also put the Sebbie out at the edge of the grass to eat the mud that I hear has niacin in it. Sometimes I think the legs feel warm, but not sure if they're swollen or not. If they are, it's minimal. But what does it mean if they're warm. He's still unable to walk after 1.5 weeks and getting the niacin for about that long. He's otherwise totally fine, growing and super friendly. He's getting used to me carting him around to put him outside. I bring him in the house to lay on his towel because of the heat outside and he can't get around. I'm more afraid a dog will walk on him, our adult geese might hurt him, or a hawk will see him and swoop down and grab him. I'm not sure what else to do for him or what else might be wrong. I've done hours and hours of research.
Thanks so much. I will increase his niacin intake. I do put him in the pool a few times a day, and I move his legs around and try to get him to stand so he doesn't get atrophy. I've been stretching out his feet because he won't, that kind of thing. My boyfriend thinks we should euthanize him, but I want to give him some time to heal and develop properly. He isn't sick or anything. Growing still.
Does he move his legs at all when he's in the water? and doing massage and leg exercises is a good thing too. Your right never give up on him as long as he is growing eating and drinking.Thanks so much. I will increase his niacin intake. I do put him in the pool a few times a day, and I move his legs around and try to get him to stand so he doesn't get atrophy. I've been stretching out his feet because he won't, that kind of thing. My boyfriend thinks we should euthanize him, but I want to give him some time to heal and develop properly. He isn't sick or anything. Growing still.