How to Help with GI Problems

[CallMeCash]

I have a 9 month old New Zealand/Rex named Cashew. Yesterday he was happy and even more energetic than he usually is. When I went to get him out of his night time pen this morning, he didn’t want to come play. He still helped me open the door like he usually does, but then he later back down on his fleece. I was instantly suspicious. He’s been lethargic and not eating solid foods all day. I called the humane society (he is still technically a foster animal) and they said it sounds like gas or mild statsis. I’m kinda panicking because I’ve never dealt with either. I’ve been giving his stomach massages and started giving syringes with water. He is still pooping (but small pellets occasionally with some mucus) and producing celotropes. I also blended up lettuce with a bunch of water and have been spoon feeding that. I gave a lukewarm heating pad as his temp was low and he really enjoyed that. Is there anything else I can be doing for him?

[kurottabun]

I think some of the others on here have recommended baby gas drops or/and Oxbow critical care as home remedies for stasis/gas.

He is still pooping so it may be a partial blockage. You could try the above first but if he stops pooping then he needs to be seen by a vet immediately as stasis can be fatal. Sending recovery vibes for Cashew!

[Sirius&Luna]

If he’s in stasis, you need to take him to the vet. They’ll feel to check if there’s a blockage, and if not, will just give subcutaneous fluids, a painkiller and an appetite stimulant, and give you critical care to feed him.

Painkillers really help.

While gas meds and stomach massages can help, they shouldn’t be substituted for vet care if the situation has gone on longer than 6 hours or so.

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