BC Belgians
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I am still sitting on the fence with the tattooing. To feel more prepared, I purchased some topical anesthetic cream and a "thundershirt" intended for cats. I want to make sure that we have a really good grip on the rabbit when this happens.
Its been really hot here in British Columbia (Canada) and lo and behold my senior doe became afflicted with a case of GI stasis yesterday. This doe is extremely difficult to handle and I felt very discouraged to handle her to the extent that is required to administer all the treatments needed to give her the best chance of pulling out of this.
SC fluids went fine, but it was impossible to medicate her orally (Cisapride) or begin force feeding. So ... on goes the new "thundershirt" and it worked like a charm The constriction of the shirt sort of paralyses the animal. They are not entirely immobilized, but what a difference!
Its been really hot here in British Columbia (Canada) and lo and behold my senior doe became afflicted with a case of GI stasis yesterday. This doe is extremely difficult to handle and I felt very discouraged to handle her to the extent that is required to administer all the treatments needed to give her the best chance of pulling out of this.
SC fluids went fine, but it was impossible to medicate her orally (Cisapride) or begin force feeding. So ... on goes the new "thundershirt" and it worked like a charm The constriction of the shirt sort of paralyses the animal. They are not entirely immobilized, but what a difference!