Possible GI stasis - vet unavailable for hours

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- 09/08/2017 at 7:47 AM
  Bunzi
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  Last night around 10 I noticed Bunzi was acting off, so I offered her a piece of apple and she didn’t even acknowledge it. Her stomach was quite loud, and she’s had gas before so I started giving her 1 ml simethicone every hour and massaging her stomach. In the past this has worked within two hours, but I saw no improvement. At this point the vet was closed, so I stayed up all night giving her simethicone, water from a dropper, and offering her various foods which she refused.
  
  I called the vet right when it opened this morning and explained what happened, but the earliest appointment I could get was 3pm. She still hasn’t eaten, pooped or peed since last night, and is more lethargic than usual. But she does get up and move around every once in a while. She’s sitting in her normal sleeping position, but clearly not sleeping. She hasn’t been grinding her teeth but her stomach feels rigid (but not distended). The noises from her stomach have stopped, so I’m worried the gas pain has turned into GI stasis.
  
  Until I can get her to the vet, should I continue giving her simethicone and water? Should I try force feeding her or wait to rule out a blockage? Should I let her rest, or try to keep her moving?
- 09/08/2017 at 4:11 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re on the right track. Trying to entice to eat some hay and other foods is a positive, and trying to make her as comfortable as possible too.
  
  Best wishes and sending good vibes!!!!
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 09/09/2017 at 2:02 PM
  Bam
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  How is she doing now?
- 09/09/2017 at 4:21 PM
  JuJooGuppy
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  I am far from an expert, but from our recent experience with GI stasis in our little guy that wasn’t responding to the motility meds from the vet, canned pumpkin mixed with water, fed from a syringe (Less messy, easier to track amounts, too) was incredibly effective for us in getting our bun through it. It gave him the water content he needed as well as lots of fiber, and was yummy enough he readily ate it. It was our last chance effort to get him through it though, so Hopefully, the vet found no blockages and was able to get his system going for ya… please keep us posted.
  
  Best wishes for you and your bun!
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