Sorry to ask here but vets aren't open yet - thought someone might have experience of this. I can't find it on google.
We have three post operative females, one of which was apparently syringe fed after surgery yesterday - she has eaten a bit of grass and an apple, there was also half a pear left last night but I don't know which of them ate this.
The other two don't seem to be interested in food, still sitting rather blankly, and I know they need to eat within 24hrs - not sure why.
Last night I panicked a bit and I'm afraid I was so sleep deprived I imagined they could have cow's milk through the syringe - they both had some, fairly happily, but now I've looked it up and it isn't suitable
Firstly could I have done them some harm, and secondly what CAN I put in these blooming syringes - the vet nurse didn't seem to have a clue but suggested liquidized broccoli. like that is going to go through the 1mm hole.
Nevertheless I will give it a try if they still look dodgy later.
Help - any advice gratefully received.