My morning started with Tiddles who didn’t want his breakfast. Instead he lay down in front of me and said he would like to die, please. Please, no!
I got him up and he did an enormous sloppy poo, then each one was more watery. I immediately put him in a stall, gave him a small bucket of soaked sugar beet to tempt and phoned the vet.
While we waited I dosed him up (talked it over with vet first) – Kaolin, probiotic, slippery elm, gut-bind. He was very good and had eaten his bucket. His stall was awash with many more watery poos.
Then over the hill to feed the others and I noticed Haakon could barely walk. He was hobbling. So I led him home with the others following.
I phoned the vet again and extended my list, adding Iacs on as well because his eye infection is not responding to treatment.
While we waited for the vet, OH and I soaked Haakon’s hoof to see if that helped.
Tiddles was a bit brighter now, so he rejoined his friends with haynets and, yes, he ate, not very enthusiastically, but he ate.
The big ones were around the house.
I went back to check on Tiddles every minute, secretly.
When I looked again at Haakon’s poorly hoof, I found a deep stone chip embedded at the front. It left a hole when I eventually prised it out.
His hoof went back into the bucket to draw out any nasties. At least I now knew why Haakon was hopping lame.
The vet came and, after thoroughly examining Tiddles, said he was much better.
I opened up a bit more of their track.
I left him stuffing his face.
Iacs’ eye – nothing was found so keep going with the ointment. He may have developed a blocked tear duct. He was a good boy.
Haakon needs his hoof soaked regularly. He is on painkillers too and I put them all in the field near the house as it makes it easier for me to treat him.
My last job this afternoon was to give Haakon a bucket of his favourite food, mixed with Bosmerix (boswellia supplement), while soaking his hoof and spraying it with antibiotic spray. He was such a good boy. Kolka is furious at all the food and attention he’s getting.
So that was my day. I need a lie down and now I shall worry about Haakon and Tiddles and possibly Iacs.
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Oh my, that’s a lot to deal with in one day, you had quite a scare. Glad the vet could come right away and check out the guys. Now that you got the stone out Haakon’s foot can heal up at least. Yes, time to take care of you! Sending healing vibes, love and extra TLC to everyone for speedy healing and the best possible outcome. Do let us all know how they are over the next few days. Hoping the weather stays calm too while you go through this.
I shall watch them all hawk-like! (and thank you) x
Glad you caught Tiddles and Haakon before things got ugly. Sending healing thoughts to them and you, The Sassy Sister Kittens are sending big purrs.
Dear God, I hope so. Haakon looked so old suddenly
Oh, what an awful day! Saying a prayer for all of you.
All prayers gratefully received
That’s some day! Miriam highly recommended strong, cooled, Camomile tea for bathing eyes. Said it was as good as any ointment and was in her first aid kit. I’ve used it ever since.
oh, that’s interesting. Will do.
What a truly horrible day! Poor Tiddles! Poor everyone!! So many worrisome events. Sending healing thoughts and energy your way.
What an awful day! I hope Tiddles continues to get better and it is good that you know the cause of Haakon’s lameness. Prayers all around.
Blimey – that was a lot to cope with in one day! I hope Tiddles is back to normal quickly and that the other two make good progress quickly.
Oh that all truly stinks. I’m with you, I’m still doing epsom salt soaks on my old mare Sally. She developed a hoof abscess and was 3 legged lame, so hard to see. Farrier couldn’t find anything so the vet was out ($$$).
Ended up Bute administered for a week and twice daily soaks. Never thought I’d be so happy to see pus! It finally burst out at the coronet band so after soaks I plug it with Hairy Gnome drawing salve, such fun.
Sending healing vibes across the pond to all your loved ones and you as well.
Been away, not online.
What an absolutely foul day for you.
Sending crossed fingers and much love to you all.
Like all of other surrogate-Aunties, will be anxiously watching out for today’s update.
Oh Frances, that’s too much. Let us know how it goes.