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Doc's Recovery Journal - I won't give up, if you don't give up...

Posted by Danielle Hicks on Sunday, January 10, 2010, In : Doc's Recovery Journal

This cold weather we've been having has taken it's toll on Doc, and greatly slowed his recovery. It feels like he's giving up, and my heart is breaking. Doc is no longer trying to stand, I know his legs are tired, as is his old body. I'm hoping that with warmer temperatures in the week ahead, we'll see continued progress!

I love this big, stubborn, stinky ol' goat! He has to keep trying to get better. He HAS to get up and stand...

His personality is back completely, down to shoving his head in...
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Doc's Recovery Journal - He stands!

Posted by Danielle Hicks on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, In : Doc's Recovery Journal

Great news today!

After being in the sling for about 30-45 minutes, I untied the ropes to let Doc down. Only, when I did so, he didn't go down. He stood on his own! His right front leg is still pretty useless, but I could see him putting weight on it, and figuring it all out. He laid down on his own, in a very controlled motion, after about 15 minutes. He was exhausted, but what a triumphant day!

I got him a coat in preparation for the cold week ahead... It wouldn't be necessary, except he ca...

Doc's Recovery Journal - On the move!

Posted by Danielle Hicks on Monday, January 4, 2010, In : Doc's Recovery Journal

I already blogged about Doc today, but tonight, he amazed me yet again!

I took him a lovely dinner of spinach and mustard greens, along with his apple juice cocktail. When I peeked cautiously through the crack in the door, I was elated when I saw that Doc had remained in the sternal position! He hadn't tipped over! It was 5 hours since his PT session, and my last visit. I noticed, too, that he wasn't in the same place that I left him in... He hadn't moved far, but he had scooted about 2' forwa...
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Doc's Recovery Journal - When the goin' gets tough...

Posted by Danielle Hicks on Sunday, January 3, 2010, In : Doc's Recovery Journal

... Doc just keeps on goin'!

Last night I was so worried about Doc. He just looked so tired and depressed. I took him treats, and stayed longer with him than I usually do, but he remained very solemn...

This morning, he was very much the same. He ate his breakfast, and is drinking some, but his head was low, and not much like the proud buck I know and love.

After his breakfast, I had a lot of running around to do. I hated leaving Doc alone for so long, but it had to be done! When I returned home...
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