Recent content by Brae Robertson

She seemed to be doing better today. Visited her sister, nibbled on various things, drank about 24oz total. Fever came back at 7pm. Shaking, teeth grinding. By 8:40 she was drowning. At 8:59 I prayed that my hand be true and that her suffering end quickly. At 9:00 she cried out, released her...

Thank you so much for your help! Sometimes you need someone to tell you to bite the bullet and get help. Probably (hopefully) saved her life.

Blaze. :) I’m in western Oregon. Pretty normal 85 August heat, but I’ve heard of it happening more in the summer because of the dramatic changes in temp. Pretty sure on this case it’s the lack of adequate amounts of colostrum in the first 24. Just gave her 8oz bottle and had to cut her off so...

Yeah, I’m on here all the time but never had a reason to post until now. Vet said she has pneumonia. Doing what we can for her, guess next 12 hours will be awful for everyone. If she’s fighting than I’m fighting. Thank you for responding!

Turns out her mom wasn’t vaccinated. Did so five minutes ago to everyone. Also started LA200. Gave her nutri drench and actually got the selenium vitamin E down her throat instead of her lips. Still won’t drink milk but I forced an ounce into her. Pee and poop is still normal. If she’s laying...

She’s the runt of surprise twins. Rejected by mama. Currently 12lbs. Feed her 14oz milked from mama 2x a day and a last one before bed for 6oz. Doing great and growing though she’s the bottom of the pecking order. Went to give her bottle this morning (yeah, three hours behind schedule, I know...