Now for the bad news. Poor old BBH fell off the tractor and the big wheels ran over her. I think she is beyond repair. She will go in the barn for the mice. If the cats can share their food then I can share my BBH. Rest in pieces, Old Hat.
Good news. Dr. Darling cannot figure out what is wrong with Belle. She definitely has foot and leg issues. We moved she and Charles to the lower barn and she will get super duper shots for a week. She gets another week for us to try to help her. Next week she will get re-evaluated. Come on, Belle. Keep getting better.
Charles and Belle had been grooming each other all day. As soon as the vet came Charles panicked and needed to touch Belle the entire time she was being examined. The bond they share is extraordinary.
Juan was very footsore and didn't feel good at all. When we decided to try to fix his foot we knew his other feet would get sore. He's getting pain shots, too. He felt better at dinnertime.
Rosie is doing well. her swelling under her jaw doesn't seem to be bothering her. She has put on a lot of weight and her feet are not sore now.
Quest has put on 50 pounds in two weeks!!!! Way to go, old boy. Keep it up.
Maggie B hadn't eaten in two days. This morning she didn't want any grain. She stood off in the corner and even treats didn't tempt her. I was really worried. When I fed tonight she ran to the fence and nickered. She ate and ate her grain. Since she has only 3 chewing teeth, grain is her main source of calories. Maybe she will be OK.
Tonight was a "nose night." Bobbie shared her nose.
The calves shared their noses.
I guess the nose knows.
"Nobody nose the troubles I've seen..."
Quest has put on 50 pounds in two weeks!!!! Way to go, old boy. Keep it up.
Maggie B hadn't eaten in two days. This morning she didn't want any grain. She stood off in the corner and even treats didn't tempt her. I was really worried. When I fed tonight she ran to the fence and nickered. She ate and ate her grain. Since she has only 3 chewing teeth, grain is her main source of calories. Maybe she will be OK.
Tonight was a "nose night." Bobbie shared her nose.
The calves shared their noses.
I guess the nose knows.
"Nobody nose the troubles I've seen..."
Smoke and Smokey share their noses.
Here is Tucker's nose.
Charles thinks we have seen enough noses and this is what he thinks of them.
Your support has been phenomenal during the strangles crisis. Thank you for the emails, calls, cards, donations and FaceBook notes. We appreciate the care and concern you have shown. Dr D thinks we'll have a few more outbreaks, but probably have passed the huge outbreak time. At one point we had 15 horses sick. Pico and Breezy Summer still have open abscesses, but they are healing nicely.
I leave for Denver to be with family next week and didn't want Jim to have a herd of sick horses to care for by himself.
Here is Tucker's nose.
Charles thinks we have seen enough noses and this is what he thinks of them.
Your support has been phenomenal during the strangles crisis. Thank you for the emails, calls, cards, donations and FaceBook notes. We appreciate the care and concern you have shown. Dr D thinks we'll have a few more outbreaks, but probably have passed the huge outbreak time. At one point we had 15 horses sick. Pico and Breezy Summer still have open abscesses, but they are healing nicely.
I leave for Denver to be with family next week and didn't want Jim to have a herd of sick horses to care for by himself.
Mercy...what a horrible trial to live through. Bless you and Jim, and the real friends you have who could assist you through this quarantine! Having had a litter of pups with Parvo...I hear and feel your pain! I'm so glad to hear you're finally on the downhill side of this outbreak. I hear the strains of the Hallelujah chorus echoing through the canyon!! ~ Glennis
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