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Jun 21 2007

Ndakasi has a respiratory infection and is not eating

Published by admin at 12:58 pm under Kabirizi Family, Mountain Gorillas, Threats

Ndakasi has been suffering from a respiratory infection since last night. The vet thinks it could be pneumonia. She is breathing with difficulty and since 1am today is not eating. We are trying to entice her to drink milk via a pipette. I will keep you all informed. Paulin

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17 Responses to “Ndakasi has a respiratory infection and is not eating”

  1. # Wandaon 21 Jun 2007 at 1:16 pm

    OH NO — I HOPE SHE GETS ANTIBIOTICS BUT I CAN TELL THIS CAN’T BE GOOD –
    GOSH THIS IS ALL SO SAD — THEY JUST NEED THEIR MOTHERS SO DESPERATELY TO SURVIVE — I AM SO SADDENED.

  2. # Von 21 Jun 2007 at 3:59 pm

    Sorry to hear. Wonder if hot water bottle
    or heating pad would help?
    (Surely they have a sense of humour, Stephanie.) Lil guy needs cheering up … fresh air? What
    about a mirror?
    Some rehabilitators use donated fur for their
    orphaned animals to sleep on.
    (It should be noted these furs are donated only
    and NOT purchased.)
    All the best.

  3. # SCOLSONon 21 Jun 2007 at 5:02 pm

    Uggh, little one cannot be sick….Paulin only by the grace of god, You and the valuable rangers and vets is this ndakasi even still alive. Think good thoughts, think good thoughts and all hopefully will be well. Ndakasi get well you have a bright future ahead of you…Look at all the people that REALLY do care. Steph

  4. # Fayeon 21 Jun 2007 at 6:37 pm

    I was also thinking of a hot water bottle, pureed banana or something to settle the stomach.

    Or maybe cover her in towels. Do they sweat out illnesses like humans do? I know that when animals feel ill, they don’t eat and this is good for them b/c it allows the toxins to pass. But she is too young to not eat. Keep us posted Paulin.

  5. # sherylon 21 Jun 2007 at 7:32 pm

    That’s just not fair. Poor kid hasn’t had a chance at a good start in life. I’ll keep hoping Ndakasi will improve. Thanks for keeping us posted, Paulin.

    s.

  6. # Erinon 21 Jun 2007 at 10:38 pm

    It’s been so sad reading the past several updates. I’ll be thinking about you all and Ndakasi. I hope that she gets better soon.

  7. # Von 22 Jun 2007 at 12:05 am

    Uh-oh, Ndakasi will grow into a silverback like his papa (previous posts refer to Ndakasi as a he,
    not a she). Misses his momma, right now.
    -
    Link for fur donations in the USA and Canada:
    http://www.hsus.org/furfree/campaigns/c4c
    (used to help rehabilitate wildlife)
    -
    Is it possible to donate to Gorilla Protection, other than via the internet?
    -
    You and your staff deserve a reward for hanging
    tough. It cannot be easy.
    I am sorry to hear about your terrible losses and the damage that has been done to the Kabirizi family.
    My initial reaction was outrage, and now I hope the takers of life can be brought to justice
    and your men compensated.
    -
    All the best.

  8. # Leanneon 22 Jun 2007 at 8:47 am

    This is my first visit to your site and I plan to check back on your work. I applaud you, your family and organization for helping the Gorillas. I wish you all the best, especially little Ndakasi.
    THANK YOU.

  9. # Habibaon 23 Jun 2007 at 2:59 am

    I applaud you on the efforts you are putting to save Ndakasi! However, what kind of treatment have the vets recommended for pneumonia and his general health? Is medication available locally? since one will have to move fast to save his life!

  10. # Habibaon 23 Jun 2007 at 3:00 am

    I applaud you on the efforts you are putting to save Ndakasi! However, what kind of treatment have the vets recommended for pneumonia and his general health? Is the medication available locally? since one will have to move fast to save his life!
    cheers

  11. # kevin mcfarlaneon 23 Jun 2007 at 4:03 pm

    hope the little one gets better very soon.take care.kevin

  12. # Von 24 Jun 2007 at 12:10 am

    Just posted a link to Paulin’s blog at “Native Voices Blog Out of Africa”, an article focused on Kenyan bloggers, by McClatchy Newspapers (Washington bureau), with your information about WildlifeDirect. How much happier the world would be, if we all cheered for gorillas and the native wildlife across the globe!

  13. # Dieudonneon 24 Jun 2007 at 10:21 am

    I am dieudonne, gorilla protection officer at Bukima, Virunga. We are just back from a patrol and we have found two missing females.

  14. # Von 24 Jun 2007 at 12:29 pm

    Wonderful news!

  15. # Wandaon 25 Jun 2007 at 8:15 am

    I hope we get an update on the little sick one today — I keep thinking of is mother and how he needs her so ——- Wanda

  16. # SCOLSONon 25 Jun 2007 at 10:15 am

    Dieudonne this is absolutley great news the females are found…Where are they at..are they with the rest of the group?????? Steph

  17. # Von 25 Jun 2007 at 11:28 am

    Hopefully, they can reassimilate … don’t need to know their exact loction. Keep on trekking!

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