There's no rest for the weary & CMK is pretty weary. Fortunately CMK's boss is very understanding regarding Filly's needs because CMK is working short days this week to give Filly's legs more time without the splints. Ideally the filly will be splint free for 2-2 1/2 hours per day. That seems to be just the right amount of time to work the tendons without tiring them. A disturbing development is that the filly has figured out it's easier to knuckle over onto her fetlocks to eat. She's found it's easier to do that than try to stretch her neck to the ground. Grrrrrr....poor CMK has to walk behind the filly to keep her from doing this as it's really counter productive to using the tendons correctly. At least we know the filly is smart. She's also a little stalker, not wanting to be touched or looked at, but enjoys sneaking up behind CMK & nibbling on clothing. She also loves to chew on everything, including the wheel barrow & manure fork. She sure is a cutie.
Mama is holding her own but doesn't seem to be doing well in the heat. She still has some of the odd sweating patches but at least the oiliness is mostly gone. During the hottest part of the day she really sweats & her respiration is a bit high. It's going to be tough managing her in the heat this summer. She's getting electrolytes daily & appears to be doing better at retaining her fluids & not dehydrating. Poor girl's had a tough time, but at least her coat is now shining & her eyes are bright.
Both Mama & Filly got doses of probiotics to help with their gut flora. Filly's diarrhea is still under control, soft but heading towards normal. Mama's manure is a bit soft but very normal & a great improvement over her diarrhea upon arrival. All in all Tue was an ok day.
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