I mixed up some warm beet pulp with oats and water and he started eating. My colic concerns started to ease, and I refocused my attention on his incision. It was weeping a little, but Doc told me to expect some of that. The temperature was plunging now to well below freezing as a Cold Front approached. Although Doc said I could cleanse the area around the stitches with warm, soapy water; I opted to skip this due to the cold temperatures.
The area around his right eye had been shaved prior to operating. Where his right eye had been was now stitched shut, swollen, and filled with blood. Infection was the next obstacle to clear. The optic nerve was still intact, and is a direct pathway for infection to the brain.
Ban-amine and antibiotics were prescribed. The ban-amine helped with the pain, and the antibiotics were used to fight off any infection that may occur. It was obvious he was in pain. Because he didn't want to be touched. This from a horse who always leaned over the fence or stall wall for a pet. I respected his wishes, and tried not to enter his space.
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