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Sunday, August 02, 2009

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

so sorry---------we also lost our first cria this year, 1st one in 5 years, he was born breech, i keep beating myself up, for not being able to save him,  I guess i'm  just lucky to still have the dam, she is doing better now, but still sad.  i knew it would be just a mater of time, before it was my turn.  I guess these things can happen. so sorry to hear when any one looses a cria, or any animal for that matter.
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posted by Chaddo at 11:50 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Darnit, I sent reply like an hour ago and it still hasn't shown up as far as I know... 


Robin, I'm so sorry he didn't make it. After reading your post this morning all sounded like he was going to do fine. I hate this part of it all... You just never know. I know you did your best, and it seemed like you really were on the right track! 

Best wishes,
Heather


On Aug 2, 2009, at 11:00 PM, LunarStruck@aol.com wrote:

So sorry, Robin.  Sometimes these things can't be helped.  Good luck with your next one, when is it due?
 
SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 11:06 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

So sorry, Robin.  Sometimes these things can't be helped.  Good luck with your next one, when is it due?
 
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posted by Chaddo at 11:00 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry. I meant to congratulate you on your luck this morning.


I lost a boy a couple of years ago at about 10 weeks. I took him to the vet, and got some prescriptions. He had scours but that cleared up, he had lost weight, but nothing was found in fecal cultures, and after his death nothing remarkable was found in his necropsy, except that his bladder was full, about 1 liter... and he had moderate hepatic lipidosis, which can be explained by his weight previous loss.  

I'm so sorry. You do your best at all times, and you can never predict the future. Hugs to you,

Heather


On Aug 2, 2009, at 9:22 PM, Richard & Robin Vasquez wrote:


Yes it is very sad and yes we cried and I am not done yet.  You feel so darn helpless and feel like you should of protected them or done something to prevent  it.   It is all part of the world of alpacas.  If we worked with computers we would not have the heartbreak but we would not have the joy either.  I keep telling myself that.  This is still the best job I ever had.
Thanks for the support.
All the best
Robin

Richard and Robin Vasquez 
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue 
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911
 
       A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
                          LTA

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posted by Chaddo at 10:30 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Yes it is very sad and yes we cried and I am not done yet.  You feel so darn helpless and feel like you should of protected them or done something to prevent  it.   It is all part of the world of alpacas.  If we worked with computers we would not have the heartbreak but we would not have the joy either.  I keep telling myself that.  This is still the best job I ever had.
Thanks for the support.
All the best
Robin

Richard and Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911
 
       A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
                          LTA
 


--- On Sun, 8/2/09, Wendy Edwards <wendy.edwards@shaw.ca> wrote:

From: Wendy Edwards <wendy.edwards@shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 9:03 PM

 
hi Robin - i'm so sorry your little guy didn't make it - i lost a cria due to "blocked intestine" too, and my husband and i both cried.
 
it is the saddest, losing the little ones - my heart goes out to you.
Wendy
DreamWeaver Alpacas
Port Alberni, BC
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:48 PM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 
Well our little guy did not survive. On necropy his stomach was full of fiber and he had a huge air bubble in his large intestine. Not sure what all that means. I did not ever see him chewing fiber other that the normal rough house play the cria's do. Very sad for us all.
Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch
Gilroy, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 9:22 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

hi Robin - i'm so sorry your little guy didn't make it - i lost a cria due to "blocked intestine" too, and my husband and i both cried.
 
it is the saddest, losing the little ones - my heart goes out to you.
Wendy
DreamWeaver Alpacas
Port Alberni, BC
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:48 PM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Well our little guy did not survive. On necropy his stomach was full of fiber and he had a huge air bubble in his large intestine. Not sure what all that means. I did not ever see him chewing fiber other that the normal rough house play the cria's do. Very sad for us all.
Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch
Gilroy, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 9:03 PM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

I am so sorry. That is a very hard thing to have to deal with. God Bless You.

Wendy Cruz
Humming B Alpacas
Lebanon, TN
www.hummingbalpacas.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Robin Vasquez <rv@lovethemalpacas.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Aug 2, 2009 10:48 pm.
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 
Well our little guy did not survive. On necropy his stomach was full of fiber and he had a huge air bubble in his large intestine. Not sure what all that means. I did not ever see him chewing fiber other that the normal rough house play the cria's do. Very sad for us all.
Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch
Gilroy, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 8:54 PM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Well our little guy did not survive. On necropy his stomach was full of fiber and he had a huge air bubble in his large intestine. Not sure what all that means. I did not ever see him chewing fiber other that the normal rough house play the cria's do. Very sad for us all.
Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch
Gilroy, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 8:48 PM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] sick cria

 

Hi Robin,
My first thought is- have you seen him eating fiber off of his momma or anyone else?  If he is and/or if he is starting to eat solid food (probably at his age) he could be impacted.  I would get the vet out today and not wait on this one.  Little ones this age crash so quickly- good luck and call me if you want!
Rachelle
 
 
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P.O. Box 457
6500 Digier Road
Lebec, CA
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(661-248-6568)
 
 
 

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posted by Chaddo at 5:20 PM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

Hi Robin,

            I understand your reluctance to run up a high vet bill- we have goats, alpacas, poultry, dogs and cats and you can bet a vet could make a living at our farm, alone.  Having said that, I still think you should call one.  When I know what the problem is, and feel comfortable treating it, it works out and I save money.  BUT, these little ones are unpredictable and don’t show anything wrong until there is a LOT wrong, sometimes.  I hope he is alright and gets through this.  Good luck to him and you!

Laura

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

540 895-5877

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Vasquez
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 2:34 PM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Sick Cria Update

 

 

Our little guy made it through the night. He is still weak, still drinking water. Walking around a bit very wobbly.

 

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posted by Chaddo at 11:47 AM 0 comments