Robin has Cushings. Now, we need to carefully put weight on him and get him started on medication. Our vet is kindly donating the meds that he needs. A huge thank you to Dr. Anne Dick! The farrier came and worked on Robin and he's walking so much better already! She'll be back in a couple of weeks to have another go. He has foundered.
Robin has no reserves to deal with stress. We are trying to keep things as low-key as we can, though he does have a lot of people to see and things to be done to him. He had a down day after worming, but has perked up again. I would not call his appetite hearty, but we've put hay in all of his favourite hang-out spots and he seems to be eating enough throughout the day. After many hours, he is almost combed out. I wanted to be sure to get through that bearskin rug before it rained again.
Robin should be able to pull through if he will eat, and if he responds well to the medication. Everything else is managable. Keep your fingers crossed!
Robin has no reserves to deal with stress. We are trying to keep things as low-key as we can, though he does have a lot of people to see and things to be done to him. He had a down day after worming, but has perked up again. I would not call his appetite hearty, but we've put hay in all of his favourite hang-out spots and he seems to be eating enough throughout the day. After many hours, he is almost combed out. I wanted to be sure to get through that bearskin rug before it rained again.
Robin should be able to pull through if he will eat, and if he responds well to the medication. Everything else is managable. Keep your fingers crossed!
