Celesta Update 06/11/13 PM

Celesta had a fever of 105+ this morning. We gave her alcohol baths and she got Banamine after I spoke with Dr. Lugo. Then she stood in front of the Port-A-Cool. Her temperature went down but I noticed when I tried to give her meds via IV catheter that something appeared to be wrong with the catheter so I contacted Dr. Lugo again and asked that someone come out. Dr. Martinez came out and found the catheter had been compromised – some of the meds could have been leaking when I’d give them to her through a tiny hole at the skin level which was covered with tape. The catheter was removed and a new one was inserted another on the other side of Celesta’s neck. Blood tests were done. Tomorrow Dr. Martinez will be back to x-ray and inject antibiotics into the infected area. Depending on what is learned tomorrow her medications may be changed.

Dr. Julia Simonson (holistic vet) was also here and discussed Celesta’s case with Dr. Martinez. A couple of things have been added to what Celesta is being given and we will all regroup tomorrow after the x-rays. I’m wondering about hyperbaric therapy which I’ll discuss with the Dr. tomorrow. I hope all of this makes sense – I’m tired. It’s been a long day. I’m really looking forward to going to bed tonight. I’m happy to report that Harvey is doing well. CaryLou and Wally, well, when I came up for this update they were running around playing.

Please keep Celesta in your prayers. If anyone would like to donate to help us to help this beautiful baby you can do so via our website (www.bhfer.org) or PayPal at theresa@beautysequineerscue.org. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
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