Understandably, Colin was not out of pain on the next morning.
Colin tested positive for endotoxemia (toxins released into the bloodstreat) - which while not entirely unexpected, added to concerns about his recovery.
The next 72 hours were critical for him. It could go either way - the toxins can cause inflammation and attack vital organs such as heart, kidney, lungs or even leave him fighting laminitis.
The photo shows Colin packed down in ice on his front legs and hind hooves. This was a preventative step to combating possible laminitis.
When our Barn Manager, Judy, visited, and describes what she saw, "Colin was shaking - partially from the medicines flowing thru the IV and partially from being packed in ice. He was obvious he was not out of pain yet. I did some reiki and told him how much people were praying for him and how much he was loved. Despite his discomfort, he turned his head towards me and leaned against my hands. I may be reading into it but I felt in my hear he said he was trying but was hurting and very tired. I told him to hold on for 24 more hours - that he had gotten this far and could do just a little more to get past all this. That the pain would go away if he could hold out just a little longer."
It was up to Colin's body now to fight the endotoxemia. Everything that could be done, had been done. It was just a waiting game now.
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