Feet part 2
Posted by on Jul 6, 2008 in Donkeys, Hoofcare, Rescues, Welfare | 0 commentsThe pictures pretty much say it all! Jim came back to work on Wilbur’s hind feet and to start Nanette’s treatment. Thankfully for everyone concerned it was a cooler day. Wilbur was dosed with Quadrisol but still found the whole experience difficult, whereas Nanette couldn’t have been calmer – as long as she had food on hand she was completely relaxed.
Wilbur before:
And here’s Nanette;
The hoof had curled all the way under her foot and had to be carefully trimmed back to reveal her sole….
Both donkeys will require regular and careful trimming for several months but we are all hopeful that the hooves will begin to grow back normally.