Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: alpaca down/can't rise

 

I consider anything over 101 to be a possible temp.The key here is that you can see she is sick.So 103 is likely to be a high temp.My normal temp is 97.7 and by the time it gets to 100 I am feeling very ill... Tina in Missouri

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From: "Patty Mattingly" <patmar@erols.com>

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Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:06:25 -0400

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Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: alpaca down/can't rise

 

Janice,

 

I am not a vet, but when we had a client's alpaca here she was lethargic and had a similar temperature – about 103.  My vet started an antibiotic right away and then pulled blood work.  This particular alpaca ended up testing positive for Epe, however, we had already started her on a course of LA-200 (which is what epe is treated with).  You may want to talk to your vet about this possible scenario.

 

I know you are working hard to support her and get her the help she needs.  I wish you the best.

 

Sincerely,

Patty Mattingly
Nobella Alpacas
Royal Treatment All the Time
Leonardtown, MD
240-925-6959

 

From: jelizabethfarms1@bellsouth.net

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 6:23 PM

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Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: alpaca down/can't rise

 

<<<It is neurological in nature that's why she can't flip her toes when they go down the wrong way.M-worm usually effects lower back and back legs.103 is a fever unless it is very hot where you are if its hot she is over heating.In either case her body is not regulating body temps properly,That is all I can tell from the information.

That said West Nile sounds like a possibility,I have not dealt with it so my knowledge is zero.You need to find a teaching vet school and get some tests run on this girl. She needs more water to flush her body of toxins and to hydrate.Sure wish her the best,poor girl...... Tina>>>


According to Dr Evans normal temp is 99-102.5; so I did not consider 103 a fever; perhaps low grade, likely due to stress was my thought, and it was a very warm day; quite hot today - in the 90s.
I haven't taken it again.
She seems stronger today.....up for 3 hrs morning; let her rest for about 2 hrs; got her back up and out into the yard for grass.   Stayed up for 3 hrs grazing.  Now she's resting and I'm on my way back out to get her back up for a few hrs before bed.
No way to get her to a teaching hospital....or anywhere.
Only have a small car these days.
Janice

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