Author Topic: bum lamb stopped walking (Read 2056 times)

weidner605 · « **on:** April 10, 2016, 11:43:05 pm »

My kids have a bum lamb project that has taken on a life of its own! But that probably for another forum

they have a bum that weighs about 20lbs that suddenly stopped using its front legs. Looks like a little kangaroo walking on its hind legs but mostly just lays around. today is day 3 of this and he's not drinking aso well as he was. All of the rest are doing well, gaining weight and the bigger ones are eating pellets already.

anyone else ever run into this?

Jukes Mum · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:00:27 am »

What has your vet advised?

Old Shep · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2016, 12:59:14 pm »

Could be joint ill and needs anti biotics asap, otherwise it will compromise the recovery. Vets

weidner605 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:48:17 pm »

The antibiotics were started on about the second day per the vet but the issue went from one front leg to the second. We'll keep up on the antibiotics and keep you posted. Thanks!