Tonight, when I returned home from work, I was pleased to see Ellie wagging her tail, waiting for me and her afternoon treats. Today I came bearing broccoli and spinach. That she has very much regained most of her strength was borne out by the vehemence with which she tore at the broccoli- nearly ripping it from my hand... and I couldn't be happier. Keep it up, dear Ellie. ♥
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She made short order of her treats and was left with only fresh hay with which to console herself. I love seeing that she is getting back a nicely rounded "hay belly". I want to see her gain more weight- muscle and fat stores- over her haunches and hind legs, though.
Ellie won't be bred this year. We had planned on resting her before this trouble began.
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But, with THESE being produced at regular intervals, it is
(thankfully!) only a short time before Ellie will rejoin her herd in the barn. And, I am getting more confident each day that she will enjoy a full recovery.
Thanks for visiting tonight.
Sonja ♥
Yay, Ellie! So excited when I see good updates. Be careful when holding that broccoli; looks like she could take your hand off with it!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, full on pellets! Funny how us human and animal Mommies can get so excited about poo!!
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