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SammysMom
10-07-2017, 07:58 PM
I'm sure I know the answer to this, but my brain isn't working. 7 to 8 week old little girl I have had for several days. Never a great appetite, but getting worse and now she has odd, fast, shallow breathing. I have most ABs but can't decide which would be best. Thoughts?
Nancy in New York
10-07-2017, 08:07 PM
I'm sure I know the answer to this, but my brain isn't working. 7 to 8 week old little girl I have had for several days. Never a great appetite, but getting worse and now she has odd, fast, shallow breathing. I have most ABs but can't decide which would be best. Thoughts?

UGH is this a coin toss?
Is it only her breathing or does she have congestion, or nasal discharge?
Doxy, Clavamox?
Does she appear sore anywhere? Do you have a history?
Wondering if she took a bad fall.
SammysMom
10-07-2017, 08:42 PM
No congestion. Not sure about a fall...:dono
SammysMom
10-07-2017, 08:44 PM
I was also wondering about SMZ
stepnstone
10-07-2017, 09:01 PM
Not to minimize but if she did take a fall could it just be reaction from pain?
SammysMom
10-07-2017, 09:13 PM
Maybe pain, but ive had her for days and this is new
stepnstone
10-07-2017, 10:09 PM
SMZ is slow acting think I'd go with clavamox, could always stack later if needed.
Not knowing what your really dealing with clava might cover more ground then smz,
at least faster. :dono
SammysMom
10-08-2017, 01:03 AM
Great minds think alike! Clavamox it is! Also gave metacam...i think she needs prayers more than anything. I am very worried about her tonight...:sad
She's probably 8 weeks old and only weighs 135g...
stepnstone
10-08-2017, 02:27 AM
Great minds think alike! Clavamox it is! Also gave metacam...i think she needs prayers more than anything. I am very worried about her tonight...:sad
She's probably 8 weeks old and only weighs 135g...

I don't know if she's able to stay hydrated Gayle but if she's not taking much and sliding backward I'd subQ.
Considering the lungs are 90% water and internal dehydration could possibly be part of the problem it couldn't hurt.
I will pray for this baby....
LR
10-08-2017, 05:55 AM
Prayers for your little ones quick recovery from Ruby and me...💖
stepnstone
10-08-2017, 01:17 PM
How is this baby today, any improvement?
SammysMom
10-09-2017, 12:06 AM
Possibly a bit better. She did take 6cc formula just now. Slowly!!! I'm still just plugging along praying...:Love_Icon
Chickenlegs
10-09-2017, 12:12 AM
Thinking about your sweetie and sending prayers and loving vibes :Love_Icon