I've had the feeling for the past couple of months that something isn't quite right with my beloved long ears. It's not something I could easily put my finger on, just a bunch of little things that are off. It's Emma not wanting to be scratched or petted. It's the rash she got that turned into a staph infection. It's the way she turned back into her lovable, huggable self two days after I started her on antibiotics. It's Ramsey shifting his weight off his
good foot or stomping at flies that don't exist. Ramsey acting grumpy. Ramsey is many things; he's bratty, pushy, spoiled, charming, huggable, lovable, nosey, but never grumpy. I knew there was something wrong.
When the vet was here last week I had her test them for Lyme disease. The results came back today. Emma is off-the-charts positive and Ramsey just a little less so. I knew what she was going to say as soon as the phone rang. I really, really hate being right.
We'll begin treatment just as soon as we figure out what the best option is for donkeys.
Oh no! Sorry to hear this! Sending get well wishes x
ReplyDeleteAfter yesterday's post about your wonderful success with Ramsey's formerly bad and still tricky foot, this feels like a bucket of ice being emptied over one's head. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this nasty disease now. Poor you, the three of you! However, you are so knowledgeable and resourceful, no doubt in my mind that you will be successful in treating, and curing, your sweet longears. I hope you protect yourself well against this nastiness!?! Sending a mountain of anti-tick and anti-Lyme (and anti-meningo-encephalitis?) vibes your way! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteoh dear! Glad that you trusted your instincts. I just treated my BC for lymes this fall. I am thinking it's a course of antibiotics?
ReplyDeleteOh crap! When you have that nagging feeling, it usually means something...I'm sorry. I'm glad your fuzzy long ears are in such good caring hands. Best of luck with the treatments.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news. If anyone can beat this, you can. Is there anything you can do as a preventative for Tessa and Conner?
ReplyDeleteNow you got me scared. I never realized donkeys can get Lyme disease... (we live in a forest with a lot of ticks in summer)
ReplyDeleteI hope your vet will find adequate antibiotics !!
Crap.
ReplyDeletei'm very sorry. i hope treatment can be effective!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is awful news! I hope there is a treatment that will bring them relief and won't empty your bank account at the same time. :(
ReplyDeleteOh crap! But your gut knows and good that you trust that!
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ReplyDeleteWhat about yourself?
ReplyDeleteI get tested every year and, so far, the tests come back negative. Lyme and anaplasmosis are epidemic here now.
DeleteOh my gosh, I'm so very sorry. Could Tanner have had it too? I'm just stunned, I would never have suspected it.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of the first things we checked for when Tanner got sick as Lyme can cause kidney failure, but he tested negative.
DeleteCrap is not a strong enough word.
ReplyDeleteDid the doc give a name to the problem? I know mites and issues with skin. I've had it happened and treated with ivermectrin and iodine scrubs when the weather was cold. I understand a staph infection is serious so antibiotics would be in order.
ReplyDeleteI have that "donkey-radar" too - gives me a stomach ache! Wow - I'm surprised by the diagnosis - did you see ticks on them last year? please keep us posted as to the treatment program. Hugs to you and the gang!
ReplyDeleteNo!
ReplyDeleteWas going to ask what the normal course of action is, but see from previous posts it appears to be antibiotics.
Sending your babies all positive and healing vibes.
I'm sorry that your intuition in this case has brought news such as this. I know that you will do all in your power to make your long-eared kids well. Wishing you much success!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you were right. But the path to healing sounds like it is already in the works. I do hope your sweet donkeys are going to be completely healthy again. Healing thoughts being sent your way.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope you and the vet can come up with a good treatment plan.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are on the ball! I had the damnable thing for over ten years before we even heard it might be a possibility down here in Oz (where many doctors still say it doesn't exist) and by the time I started treatment my body was well wrecked. I'm improving slowly, but not sure I'll ever be what I was. Prompt treatment is the go for sure!
ReplyDeleteOh, good gravy. What next?! Good that a diagnosis could be reached. So many times illnesses remain mysterious despite tests. You have to test for the right thing....... I"m sure you'll be on top of it in no time, but who needs the headache and worry! Sorry..... good luck!
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