We have had quite a time over the past few days since my last post nursing our sick baby along. On Saturday we felt quite hopeless and it was left up to Miss Lily to determine her fate. Chris was most surprised to see her alive today. But yes, she is still with us but still quite sick. Her temperature is down to 38.5 today from 40.5 (Thursday), she has some appetite, some scouring and quite some way to go to get back to good health.
I have been spending alot of time with her in her stable with my fold up chair and book, reading to her and generally just being there. Iam sure that that has had nothing to do with her fighting whatever this bug is, but I didnt want her to do it alone. We have been trying to stimulate her appetite by syringing mush down her throat. Funny now when she sees me with a syringe she walks right away from me (I dont blame her!).
Today Chris drenched her with some Pepsil and some of Shortpant's fresh manure in an effort to put some good flora back into her gut. Let me just say, that that was pretty revolting. Especially when she sneezed it all all over us.
I can say now that we are cautiously optimistic. This filly has fought a huge battle so far to come back from being very, very ill. However, I guess time will tell. Lily has been very lucky to have the support of her friend, Shorts, who has been there for her and has been a good support system for our filly. Shorts thinks this is a good deal because her belly has grown bigger from all the extra hay that is around at the moment.
All the other residents here at Massie Lodge are very happy after consistent rain over the past month with the paddocks knee high in grass and the dams full to the brim.
We're not out of the woods yet, but there is some light on the horizon.
To all of our friends who have contacted us, thank you for your kind thoughts and support.
I have been spending alot of time with her in her stable with my fold up chair and book, reading to her and generally just being there. Iam sure that that has had nothing to do with her fighting whatever this bug is, but I didnt want her to do it alone. We have been trying to stimulate her appetite by syringing mush down her throat. Funny now when she sees me with a syringe she walks right away from me (I dont blame her!).
Today Chris drenched her with some Pepsil and some of Shortpant's fresh manure in an effort to put some good flora back into her gut. Let me just say, that that was pretty revolting. Especially when she sneezed it all all over us.
I can say now that we are cautiously optimistic. This filly has fought a huge battle so far to come back from being very, very ill. However, I guess time will tell. Lily has been very lucky to have the support of her friend, Shorts, who has been there for her and has been a good support system for our filly. Shorts thinks this is a good deal because her belly has grown bigger from all the extra hay that is around at the moment.
All the other residents here at Massie Lodge are very happy after consistent rain over the past month with the paddocks knee high in grass and the dams full to the brim.
We're not out of the woods yet, but there is some light on the horizon.
To all of our friends who have contacted us, thank you for your kind thoughts and support.
Helen & Evan.
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The saying is true: No news is good news; but I really wish and pray that the news we next hear (and soon) is that Lily is as she once was. No more mystery illness, no more syringing, no more disinterest in her food. I guess as long as you have her on her feet things look reasonable. One thing to keep in mind: miracles DO happen.
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