More About Pimmy

Monday, August 26, 2024

Here’s a quick update on Pimmy. Late yesterday, the veterinarian said her vital signs are improving, and she is more interested in the foods offered. They will start to wean Pimmy off the IV fluids and get her ready to go home.

I am waiting to hear more from the hospital this morning. Wouldn’t you know, a hay hauler will deliver a load of low-sugar hay this afternoon, and I must be present. Hopefully, that won’t conflict with Pimmy’s homecoming opportunity.

This caps an enormous learning curve for me. My stoic donkey displayed no visible signs of her failing health before it became patently apparent, and by then, she was close to dying. This hospital intervention has returned her both to alertness and appetite.

Going forward, we must deal with her Cushing’s disease. That requires providing only hay tested for being very low in sugar. That hay will be best for her two buddies, and the three may eat together. So, two problems are solved: low-sugar hay and family dining.

A hanging issue is medicating Pimmy. She will need daily doses of bad-tasting medication and won’t easily be captured for them. This morning, I’m wrapping my head around getting in the new hay and bringing Pimmy home. When it’s time, I will face medicating challenges.

Dear Friends: Their origins and genetics set donkeys apart from their horse cousins. Diana