This is a tale of Teddy's new beginning. Teddy is a quarter horse paint who once had a job at a feed lot working cattle. On his week-ends he would take the neighborhood kids, sometimes three at a time, and carry them wherever they wanted to go, I hear with just a halter and lead rope sometimes! Then one day he was given to a family. I don't know how long he was there but this is how he came back. He had already gained about 50 lbs when I took this picture.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Not So Good News
It's with heavy heart that I write this post. I took Teddy to the veterinarian yesterday. His breathing has not improved even though he's getting more alert. It seems that Teddy has a type of pneumonia or influenza. He has what the doctor called a water line in his chest. He told me that the prognosis is not good but we could try antibiotics for 10 days to see if it can turn itself around. Then I called another vet in Bakersfield to see how much it would cost to drain the fluid since the fluid may harbor the bacteria. Unfortunately not only was it really expensive but the prognosis is still not great. He suggested trying antibiotics as well only do it for 2 to 3 weeks if he's still eating and drinking (which he is.) I'm not sure if I'll write during this time. I don't want to get my hopes up but I don't want to give up hope. This is the chance part in taking chances.
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awe. love and strength to you both.
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry Debs
ReplyDeleteSending lots of hope and love from the Savage household!
How lovely you are to give Teddy that extra bit of help that is your love :]
(P.S. The last post was mine, but something went weird with it so I deleted it)