The saga began last Tuesday. Gabby looked a bit off at breakfast but I wasn't terribly concerned.
Until later that afternoon. She was head-bobbing lame. Of course I picked her hoof and felt for heat.
Damn!
I talked to my farrier. She suggested epsom salt soaks for a few days before calling the vet.
Not knowing how cooperative Gabs would be, I dragged Rick out with me for the first soak. Afterwards he was able to pick her hoof better and out popped a stone.
Aha! Stone bruise, not an abscess?
Keep soaking the farrier advised.
I kept at it through Friday and thought Gabby was walking close to normal.
And then we went out of town for the weekend.
I forewarned the house sitter she might be a bit off, but I did not ask her to continue the soaks. Perhaps a mistake.
Last night upon our return when feeding at dusk she looked pretty owwie. Well great. So today I resume the soaking and she looks better.
What the heck!
I'll continue the soaking for the week.
Aww, sending Gabby healing thoughts and wishes. My daughter has been through the soaking with Epsom Salts lately, her male donkey had an abcess and was totally lame. All's well now thankfully !
ReplyDeleteYou are a great caring donkey mum :)
Hugs,
~Jo
Jo, maybe you could post photos of your daughter's donks on the blog?
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