At 05:49 AM 7/2/2008, you wrote: >I have a question regarding my ram that has been sick. It started from what is >assumed being bit by a dog he backed off from his girls. He has been to the >vet and found he had an infection and very low blood count which led to his >stiffness and bloody nose. We have gone almost 3 wks w/out a nose bleed. >(knock on wood) and he is gaining wgt. I am still giving him vit b shots >every 3 days, probious to keep his stomach working every 3 days, a shot for >pain apx 3 to 4 days, and I have him on a round of la 200. I have also rubbed >his hocks down w/absorbine to see if it will help. He seems to not be as stiff >but his hocks are still swollen. >What has anyone seen or done to help w/swollen hocks that were a result of >infection. The vet thought he would be dead the first week I took him in but >the little guy is getting better and even has gotten to be turned out for a >little to graze. Would appreciate any idvice. >Oneta in OK > >Oneta and The Gang >www.johnsonquarterhorses.com Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for >duty!
It sounds like "joint ill" to me... it's supposed to be a lamb thing, but in principle an animal of any age could come down with it(especially if he was immune compromised at some point). You should call your vet and find out how to diagnose, and what the prognosis is. Julian _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
