oneyolktoanother Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 took pip in today to have her op they cut her crop open and got out the blockage said she is doing really well and has been a very good girl but they are concerned that her crop is'nt compacting back to size and have give her medcine and to keep a close eye on her, but they did say that it could just be the fact that she has had this ongoing probelm and that it might be a case of it taking time. Does anyone know anything about this? and can share some knowledge, like what will happen if it does'nt shrink back? it's worrying me like mad Have to pick pip up at 5-530, just can't wait to get her home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Crop Compaction can cause the crop to stretch and distort the muscles so like us damaged muscles take a while to heal. It also means that the compaction is more likely to happen in the future as muscles are weakened and can't push the food through to the next stage. The vet should be able to offer advice on the best route forward after her operation. Close monitoring is key of course Keep is updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hope she has a quick recovery. She will be glad to be home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Crop Compaction can cause the crop to stretch and distort the muscles so like us damaged muscles take a while to heal. It also means that the compaction is more likely to happen in the future as muscles are weakened and can't push the food through to the next stage. The vet should be able to offer advice on the best route forward after her operation. Close monitoring is key of course Keep is updated. thankyou, she is doing well and taking all of her medication she has a tablet to get the muscles working again and i have to feed her wet mash every hour and a half a small amount. she is also on a strong dose of baytril and a painkiller the good thing is you can't see the stitches so the vet said give it a couple of days and she could go back with the others but i will see how it goes, but so far so good when i check her crop its fine like you said it will just take time. I'm just so glad she is doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Good news. Here's hoping she does really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
