Curses, it's laminitis - but recovering well! Update 3 May

[Jane&Ziggy]

I called the vet because the poor boy was not improving. She came really quickly and it's definitely laminitis. He'll be in for at least 2 weeks.

Bugger and bum. We were doing so well.

 

[Calluna]

At least you know what you are dealing with I suppose, but oh dear!

 

[Kite_Rider]

Bugger! On the plus side you know what it is and can deal with it now.
Sending over bucketfuls of healing vibes for ziggy.

 

[Mary Poppins]

Oh no, poor Ziggy and poor you. I hope that he recovers quickly.

 

[KP nut]

So sorry. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

 

[joellie]

Oh no, but it sounds like you caught it early, so hopefully he will recover quickly...sending him tons of healing vibes, poor guy.

 

[tikkitti]

Oh no, hopefully he will be on the mend and pick up soon. x

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

Well, he's got a nice deep bed now and is much more comfortable with the vet's injection of painkiller.

I'm to Bute him till Monday and walk him out on Sunday to see how he's doing.

 

[Flipo's Mum]

I’m so sorry to hear this Jane. Sending healing vibes from flipo and I, hopefully you’ve caught it early and things will improve quickly.

 

[domane]

Oh no....sorry to read this, Jane. Get well soon, Ziggy xxx

 

[Trewsers]

So sorry. Sending lots and lots of healing and get well vibes for him. Give him a snuzzle from the girls and me.xxxx

 

[sophie33]

Oh no! Fingers crossed he will recover quickly. Hugs to lovely Ziggy xx

 

[chunky monkey]

Sending lots of healing vibes.

 

[Lissie]

Sorry to hear it's lami, sending healing vibes!

 

[Trewsers]

How is he looking today?

 

[Cortrasna]

Really sorry to read this - as others have said hopefully you have caught it early and it will clear up very quickly.

 

[MrA]

Oh no so sorry, hope he's better soon. Glad he's more comfy now

 

[Lemme]

sounds as if you have caught it early, healing vibes on the way from us

We are on lammi watch now, this weather is not helping at all one minute rain, then Sun , we are still feeding the boys hay in a restricted area once a day to supplement and layer for what bit of fresh they are getting!

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

He's much better today, thank you all. Standing easily with one hind hoof cocked when I arrived, long after the vet's pain relief would have worn off. He's a bit cross about the soaked hay but going mad for wintergreen and German chamomile essential oils.

On Sunday I'll try him outside the shelter for a few steps just to see how he is walking.

 

[Trewsers]

So glad he's a little better.