Abe Update

Abe is doing well. He was trimmed more and had his dressings changed. We are treating topically with metronidazole and zinc sulfate. He has moments when he gets stubborn and unhappy when we are working with his feet. The areas of canker are more clearly defined. The demarcation between healthy and canker tissue is very clear now. His feet are wrapped and kept 100% dry at all times. He is going to be rechecked and we plan to x-ray his feet. If there is evidence of infection in the bone, there is nothing we can do, except euthanize him. We will know more in the next few days. He has been napping in the sun during the afternoon, and also continues to lay down at night. He is the only one of the group that will lay down when in the stalls. I think he is very much settled in now. He understands us and is enjoying the care and love.

The rest of the crew is doing great. Ozzie had a very special visitor take him for a drive around the property. He was such a champ. He is coming out of his shell and is a real character.
Sally is still completely bonded with Chinook. The big fella is snorting and spooking less :) He is figuring us out.

Oh, and they are all now officially spoiled! they tried Stud Muffins and all love them.

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