So greatful for my friends who care. The colostrum gave him a big boost, but he still isn't nursing and started going down quickly. He is at hospital close to here. We just got back. The swelling of his head has gone down. He got a suck reflex this afternoon.
out to clean all the neglected stalls.
I probably won't have any news before tomorrw morning....no news is good news.
Thanks all. La La is stressed to the max. She's a hot little mare anyway so this is making a basket case of her. She is very protective of her babies and having so many strange people doing stuff to him is very upseting for her. She was shaking like a leaf when we put them in the stall at the hospital. She feels like she can't protect him. If they are there longer than overnight she will go on Ulcerguard and ranitidine. Either way she will get it at home for a while.
So glad you did not mess around and did take him to the hospital. What happened that causes the oxygen deprivation? Poor lil guy, I am sure he will bounce back and its great news that he began to get his sucking reflex.
So sorry to hear La Las foal had a difficult start. Sending lots of prayers for the little one and momma. And strength for you guys. These things are so emotionally draining. Hugs Charlotte and Frank.
I so wish that we could be there in person to hold you hand though this difficult time. As Diane said he has made a major step in the right direction so lets keep praying