[Faye.Lear]

So I've just come in from my rounds and found one of my lambs (shes 8+ weeks) is stumbling around as if she's become blind overnight!

Shes also got a very wet chin and seems a bit disorientated, not interested in her creep or hay offered.

What on earth can be wrong with her?!

[Marches Farmer]

Vet asap.

[Anke]

CCN or possibly listeriosis.

[Faye.Lear]

Have been to vet, after two consults they are unsure but reckons either Cocci or Listeriosis.

She's had a dose of Antibiotics, Pain Killers and Anti inflammatories, so fingers crossed she starts to pick up, key is to keep her rehydrated for now.

[Faye.Lear]

So my next question is, can Coccidiosis cause bloat? - She just looks like she has a big tummy, which the vet did pick up on, but didn't confirm whether that can be caused by Cocci.

[Marches Farmer]

Wet chin + bloated stomach = watery mouth.  Speak to your vet again. 

[Faye.Lear]

He did mention watery mouth, but seems to think it could be this Cocci, I have to call in for a progress update in the morning anyway, she looks brighter already thank goodness, but will mention it again anyhow.

Thanks!

[devonlady]

Wet chin + bloated stomach = watery mouth.  Speak to your vet again.

My first thought!

[SallyintNorth]

Wet chin + bloated stomach = watery mouth.  Speak to your vet again.

Can they get watery mouth at 8 weeks?  .  I've only ever seen it in the first week.

[Hellybee]

Pneumonia.  I remember when our first Molly was diagnosed, she was a little dribbley, and it was pneumonia . 


I suppose the bloat could be a secondary to the bug.  Hope all goes well xx

[Marches Farmer]

Can they get watery mouth at 8 weeks?  .  I've only ever seen it in the first week.
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In older lambs the pH would normally be high enough to destroy the bacteria.  It's generally found in lambs under 36 hours old, but I believe E. coli can colonise the gut of older lambs, with broadly the same symptoms and result.

[Hellybee]

Wishy washy pH can cause proliferation of bacteria.^^


Hope bub is a little better today x

[Faye.Lear]

So it looks like my little lamb could have Listeriosis, the vet has given her a big dose of antibiotics, and lots of painkillers.
My question now is...has anyone had experiences with this? What was the outcome? - She looks a little better after her second dose of antibiotics and pankillers but I don't want this to go on too long. If shes not going to get better I'd rather have her put to sleep than suffer.

Any input much appreciated as always.

Thanks!

[Anke]

Difficult to get them back from listeriosis. A lot of it around due to wet, poor quality grass. Fingers crossed. Massive doses of AB's needed, also Combivit and painkillers.

[Faye.Lear]

She's had two doses, one Wednesday, the other yesterday eve. How much more will she need?