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twice IV per day , double anti biotic , feeding trough tubing, able to drink , unable to eat
is reacting to antibiotics but need to get the temp up
started tubing yesterday , lost a lot of weight , went beyond the imaginable
just need that temp up
tried the tub, tried the electric blanket
any suggestions thank you
If the dog cannot sustain his own temperature, I'd put a heater in room until dog makes it or not.
Rubbing the dog to make sure he doesn't fade out ...
Would NOT put him in tub, as he'll get cold when you take him out.
a crate in a small room and a eletric heater. The smaller the room the better.good luck
Good advice.
Kingfish Kid said he kept his room warm enough so the dog would almost pant.
If a dog cannot maintain its own body temperature, then the room needs to be brought up tp the temperature the dog's supposed to be. That is the whole idea behind an incubator.
If your room is cold, and there's a draft, even with an electric blanket, the dog will still get chilly air on him.
Jack
Lectro heating pad http://www.amazon.com/Lectro-Kennel-.../dp/B0002IEQMS
Before I bought these I lined the crate with Bermuda hay then covered with a flat sheet so no hay is exposed to the dog ( cleanliness). This way there's insulation between the dog and the floor. The hay will also hold body heat well. I also keep the crate covered with a flat sheet as well, and crank the heat up to the mid 80's.
I lost one that chilled, it was my fault and I'll never forget failing my boy....so this may be overkill but it's what I do.
Good luck to you!
S_B
Make sure fluids are warm...not hot! Also warm the water the dog is drinking, if he/she will not drink it warm add some concentrated chicken stock.Originally Posted by bulldoghistorian
Good stuff S_B
smaller room will do that
just took nr3 no way I can fail him
We're all pulling for him ... best of luck.
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