Selenium Overdose... Stupid Lamb Mom

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So we've acquired a dorper lamb. She has White Muscle Disease. She is mow 4 days old. I gave her 1 cc Bo-Se once a day for 3 days. Her breathing is labored now. Reading up further I realize I have overdosed her. How do I correct this?? I don't want to lose her.
 

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It this is truly what is wrong I don't know that there is a way to correct it. Acute selenium poisoning is often fatal.

Hope this isn't the case and that your lamb comes through this ok.
 

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I have no idea on what to do with a Se. overdose. :( It is best to get a vet involved at this point. Please keep us updated & I hope it all works out for the best :hugs :hugs :hugs
 

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babs I agree but it would be worth a try since I have heard of no other way to combat a selenium overdose. I've got only one source that points to charcoal combatting an overdose by injection (in this case, of an antibiotic), it's here.
 

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Thanks @mysunwolf for the information. It certainly would be worth a try but I had never even considered it for something like that. One reason I love BYH, so much good information.
 

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What did the professional say?
(I'm assuming you did call the vet as soon as you realized Se toxicity was the problem)
 
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