Fighing on

The vet was out yesterday and we created a new plan for Abe. We have started a deep treatement using a catheter to insert Metronidazole oral suspension and zinc sulfate into the deepest areas. Then a mixture of metronidazole crushed to a powder mixed with zinc sulfate and DMSO gel. This is packed into the foot and all the fissures and crevices. This will be done daily with dressing changes. Today we'll unwrap and see how the canker is responding to the new treatment.

Abe is being a real good fella about the treatment. He had a nice long grooming session last night. He stood halterless in the aisle, content to stand and enjoy the spa treatment. We want to make sure he also has sessions where we do not bother his feet. Hopefully this will offset and unwillingness, if he thinks we only handle him when he needs his feet done. As I was grooming him he kept turning around to nuzzle me. He is enjoying his newfound home and care.

The rest of the crew is doing great. They had their rabies vaccinations yesterday and today will get wormed. Their quarantine period is reaching its end and they can be integrated into the general population.

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