Joined Jun 2009
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I have a yearling doe that has had a problem with food impaction. About 3 months ago she got and impaction and almost died from it. She lost weight so quickly from not eating, and then developed an abcess just above her cheek which we assumed was from the impaction. We got her back on the road to good health; gaining weight back quickly, eating great. Then 3 days ago bam...losing weight and both cheeks full. Had to dart her this time she was still too "lively" to clean out without darting. Cleaned out the cheek and the only noticable thing was a half broken acorn. Just to be clear, she ALWAYS seems to have food in her cheek. My questions are... Does anyone know what causes this and is there a remedy? I have a buck fawn that is starting to do the same thing and don't want to have this be a ritual. We only have 2 deer and do not have a chute so we would have to dart her everytime this happens since she will not let you clean it out occasionally. I am also wondering if we got the buck "used to us cleaning it out" would this help?