Brrr it is cold today! High of 21. And snow! Started out with a 2 hour delay, but it soon turned into a day off school. Doc came out to see Tadg today. Since I had a snow day, I was able to be there. Doc came prepared with treats another client gave him. Tadg immediately became Doc's best buddy. They were some treat. Doc felt everything looked fine. He told me that it will take a while before the swelling is gone. First a blood clot forms then tissue will cover the blood clot. Another worry, however, is that Tadg might loose sight in his left eye if there had been any damage to the nerve. So far, his left eye seems fine. Originally I was told the stitches would come out in two weeks. We'll see. Even though Tadg is adjusting to being by himself for the most part, I sort of worry about putting him with the rest of the herd. I imagine that will be the next major obstacle. Which horses will he be with in the pasture?
Unusual noises still make Tadg jump, but he appears to be adjusting to the loss of his right eye. No longer does he turn his head to peer into his food dish with his left eye. He made me think of a duck. There is a tremendous change in ten days. It is hard not to rush things, but I know with Tadg's personality, he has to decide when it is right. Linda Parelli determined Tadg was a right-brain introvert and needs the time to think things through. Christmas break is soon which means I will have more time to be around Tadg and perhaps take him for walks.
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