GreyDonk Update - Vet's been (again)

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Vet came out to take another look at Kal this morning . . . now he's 2/10ths lame on his right fore, no digital pulses, no heat, but a slight dip in both (front) coronet bands. He will x-ray him on Monday afternoon so we can see what's going on in his feet. He's now less sure that it's laminitis but is unwilling at the moment to say what it is if it isn't lami. Certainly the depressions in the coronet bands could indicate some movement of the pedal bones - but without digital pulses and heats that would be a little unusual (but no unheard of).

So . . . continue as we are for now - in, soaked hay, no hard feed, etc. until we get a look at what's going on inside those feet of his on Monday. No bute. Vet's happy for him to stay on his straw bed rather than shavings.

Sigh.

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Thanks both - turning myself inside out with worry just at the moment . . . can't wait for Monday to get some answers. Vet perplexed - as am I.

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My donkeys both periodically go lame. It is always either an abcess or laminitis. If it is one foot lame it always an abcess (I have had donks for 14 years now).

For some reason it can be very difficult to find the abcess in a donkeys feet and can easily reinfect. After many years of hefty vets and farriers bills I now watch them carefully - if they start walking stiffly then I treat as laminitis (box rest & bute).

If an abcess then I soak in salt water, try and poultice and feed bute. Whether or not I involve vet/farrier it can take upto 3 weeks to clear.

Most donkeys in this country suffer from low grade laminitis due to the grass we feed. I keep mine on small grass paddock and feed a lib straw - lots of information on the Donkey Sanctuary website!!! I have found a hay hutch invaluable - it makes life easier and they like to pull out the straw to make a bed which keeps them entertained!

Good luck
 
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