Nervous newbie here, looking for advice, reassurance or a slap to the head, whichever is appropriate! I did do a search but couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for.
Mare foaled 10:45 Sunday night. Foal passed one turd right away, another about a half hour later once walking around, then a little log once in the stall, so last witnessed bowel movement would have been around 1 am on Monday. Vet advised enema not necessary since he did defecate right away.
However, I have not seen any evidence of poop since then. Can’t find any in the straw, no evidence of it on his bum, nothing. Little squirt is nursing and bouncing around, active in pasture, bright eyed. I did see his tail raised on Monday afternoon when I put him out the first time; it seemed he was maybe thinking of going, but no obvious straining was seen.
Called vet last night who said I could give an enema if I wanted, but since he was eating and acting well he was likely ok. I did give the enema this morning before I went to work - needed a second set of hands for that one! I hung out for 10 minutes or so after administrating it and no poop presented itself. His tail was lifted, but it was more, “hey, I am offended by what you stuck in my butt” than I gotta go - though I did hear a few little baby farts. I am desperately hoping to find poop ANYWHERE once I get home from work.
So, basically, should I continue panicking? Is it possible I missed the stool in the straw? He’s a super neat pooper with nothing on his behind?! Help!
