Author Topic: Keeping an old sheep going? (Read 20382 times)

goosepimple · « **Reply #15 on:** November 14, 2012, 06:56:06 pm »

More likely to kill isn't it - we lost one of our ronaldsays earlier this year to rhode.

SteveHants · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:02:51 am »

I think it kills them in the end - was one of the things the vet mentioned when I hsd a cudspitter.

goosepimple · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:21:36 pm »

Yes, even if it doesn't kill them straight away, it can give them horrendous problems in the future.

Blackbird · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:26:04 am »

Just a little update - vet thinks problem is molar spurs, so as a last resport she can be gagged and rasped if I can't get condition on her through feed. I've been supplementing forage with a mix of dried grass pellets and soaked sugar beet, and sometimes hay with a bit of molasses and she's really gained weight - looks loads better and seems happy. Will now have to try and keep things in balance so she's not carrying a lot of weight on her arthriticky leg. Thanks all for the advice

colliewoman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:20:06 pm »

I know the burring/filing isn't pleasant but I would think better to get it over with rather than wait and see

BUT my experiences with molar spurs are entirely with rabbits. Sheepages may be different??
Though I think getting rid of sharp spikey bits would be a relief if the vet would do it sooner rather than later. Ever bitten the inside of your cheek? Ow!

Well done though for sticking by her and getting her to improve condition

I am so chuffed for youboth