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<blockquote data-quote="Cheyenne" data-source="post: 294335" data-attributes="member: 1519"><p>I guess I would try selenium and some B vitamins to try and stimulate his appetite. If you can't be home for multiple feedings I would tube him atleast in the morning and try the bottle in the evening if you have more time to try. That way you are sure he is getting at least something to sustain him through the day. If he isn't scouring then I would giving him just milk replacer. </p><p></p><p>Another good way to check for dehydration although the dehydration is more advanced at this time is to check the calf's muzzle and extremities. If they feel cold or colder than they should the calf is dehydrated and you need to pump fluid into him. My vet told me that a small calf can be drenched with up to 2 1/2 gallons of fluid per day. More if the dehydration is severe. </p><p></p><p>If you want to give him some probiotics put about a cup or so of yogurt in his milk replacer. Flavored or plain doesn't matter, especially if your tubing. Has the same effect as the paste, but is much cheaper. I personally buy the plain all natural yogurt, no extra sugar like in the flavored, but it really doesn't matter. </p><p></p><p>Also if you think he might be sipping water out of a bucket, try putting his milk in a bucket or shallow pan and see if he will drink it that way. Not as good as getting out of the bottle, but atleast he would be drinking it. </p><p></p><p>I know you have experience with bottle calves, but just remember if you are going to mix the electorlytes with the milk replacer, make sure the electrolytes are made for doing that. Most are not, says to wait 2 hours after milk or give 2 hours before milk. A brand we have around here ReSorb specifically states it CAN be mixed with milk replacer. That is my electrolyte of choice. </p><p></p><p>Hope this might help you a little. Good Luck with the little guy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cheyenne, post: 294335, member: 1519"] I guess I would try selenium and some B vitamins to try and stimulate his appetite. If you can't be home for multiple feedings I would tube him atleast in the morning and try the bottle in the evening if you have more time to try. That way you are sure he is getting at least something to sustain him through the day. If he isn't scouring then I would giving him just milk replacer. Another good way to check for dehydration although the dehydration is more advanced at this time is to check the calf's muzzle and extremities. If they feel cold or colder than they should the calf is dehydrated and you need to pump fluid into him. My vet told me that a small calf can be drenched with up to 2 1/2 gallons of fluid per day. More if the dehydration is severe. If you want to give him some probiotics put about a cup or so of yogurt in his milk replacer. Flavored or plain doesn't matter, especially if your tubing. Has the same effect as the paste, but is much cheaper. I personally buy the plain all natural yogurt, no extra sugar like in the flavored, but it really doesn't matter. Also if you think he might be sipping water out of a bucket, try putting his milk in a bucket or shallow pan and see if he will drink it that way. Not as good as getting out of the bottle, but atleast he would be drinking it. I know you have experience with bottle calves, but just remember if you are going to mix the electorlytes with the milk replacer, make sure the electrolytes are made for doing that. Most are not, says to wait 2 hours after milk or give 2 hours before milk. A brand we have around here ReSorb specifically states it CAN be mixed with milk replacer. That is my electrolyte of choice. Hope this might help you a little. Good Luck with the little guy. [/QUOTE]
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