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calf won't take bottle
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<blockquote data-quote="Speckles" data-source="post: 1627692" data-attributes="member: 40052"><p>I've got a 9 day old calf that was born in a blizzard - we aren't sure if he got colostrum because his mom had plugs. Put him the barn and she stepped on him and now part of his hoof is falling off. We never did get him colostrum because we realized she had plugs too late. She also has a terrible udder, teats are huge. He had respiratory issues and he's had penicillin, resflor and metacam. I've been tubing him with milk replacer and electrolyte for the last 9 days. He will move his mouth side to side when I put my finger or the bottle in it but he will not suck or do anything useful. He will stand on and off but doesn't move much. At a loss of what to try. The bottle I am using has a "peach teat" which is supposed to be easier for them to suck out of but still doesn't seem to be working. I inquired about vitamin shots with my vet and he said "its not proven to work" and thought it wasn't necessary. Any ideas are appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Speckles, post: 1627692, member: 40052"] I've got a 9 day old calf that was born in a blizzard - we aren't sure if he got colostrum because his mom had plugs. Put him the barn and she stepped on him and now part of his hoof is falling off. We never did get him colostrum because we realized she had plugs too late. She also has a terrible udder, teats are huge. He had respiratory issues and he's had penicillin, resflor and metacam. I've been tubing him with milk replacer and electrolyte for the last 9 days. He will move his mouth side to side when I put my finger or the bottle in it but he will not suck or do anything useful. He will stand on and off but doesn't move much. At a loss of what to try. The bottle I am using has a "peach teat" which is supposed to be easier for them to suck out of but still doesn't seem to be working. I inquired about vitamin shots with my vet and he said "its not proven to work" and thought it wasn't necessary. Any ideas are appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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