I have a miniature donkey that has foundered. Took her to the vet and they say it is from green grass. I can understand that, as we have an abundance of it here, owing to the rains, and it really is for first decent forage they have had for two years. Anyway, I have had her stalled for about a week. I take her out to exercise and to muck her stall. Everything has dried up for now and her foot isn't getting wet. I have it bandaged and I change the dressing every day, soak it in Epsom's salts, pack it with Ichthomal, (SP?). She is also getting an anti biotic daily. Had some Bute, but was only supppoed to give it to her for 5 days.
Is there anything else I should be doing? And the larger question: How hard is this to manage now that she has it? She's a good brood mare and she makes good foals that are easy to train. I would hate to lose her, and she isn't limping now. If she were in chronic pain, I would certainly euthanize her, as she doesn't deserve that.
What experiences do you all have with this issue? Vet wanted me to keep her stalled for another week and conmtinue the treatment regimine we have been following. I am attached to her, but I don't want her to sufffer.
Is there anything else I should be doing? And the larger question: How hard is this to manage now that she has it? She's a good brood mare and she makes good foals that are easy to train. I would hate to lose her, and she isn't limping now. If she were in chronic pain, I would certainly euthanize her, as she doesn't deserve that.
What experiences do you all have with this issue? Vet wanted me to keep her stalled for another week and conmtinue the treatment regimine we have been following. I am attached to her, but I don't want her to sufffer.