Colin has been progressing along nicely. His day consists of being fed senior grain every six hours. He is handwalked and allowed to graze up to three times a day. He even started eating some Purina Hydro Hay and small amounts of 2nd cut hay.
Wednesday evening though, Colin wouldn't eat his supper. He had been very quiet all day - and the staff felt he wasn't looking quite as bright as he has been. His temperature was also starting to rise. We contacted Dr. Pantano at Black Pond Veterinary Services. She came right out and felt Colin might be fighting an infection at the incision site.
The incision is about 15 inches long - and was still slightly open in two small spots. Dr. Pantano cultured the site and prescribed some antibiotics immediately. She also suggested we back down on the introduction of hay in case that was also adding to his discomfort.
The lessor amounts of hay meant returning to higher frequency of grain feedings. The staff at The Riding Center rallied. People signed up for round the clock feedings. There is no barn staff on site, so the efforts and dedication of the staff and volunteers was proof of how much this big draft is loved.
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