Riley the comeback kid (a must see video!)

Since Riley's 102 low-grade fever last Wednesday, his caretakers agreed -- he just wasn't right. Although a little bute stabilized his temp at 100, he was dull/glazed, his right pastern was swollen, and he clearly wasn't feeling well. I pulled him into the wash stall, where he normally gets wiggly and rammy. He stood listlessly with his head down while I changed his bandage--no signs of infection, at least. Over the phone, the vet guessed he had cellulitis from the antibiotic perfusion at NB. Since he is already on an antibiotic there was little to do but wait. Arrrgh!

On Saturday evening, the swelling was reduced, and I thought I saw a glimmer of the old Riley. Was I imagining it?

Sunday, the day of miracles!
At 8am I drove to the Riley's barn before going to see Harv. I could see the difference as soon as I opened the stall door. Riley was back! Rammy, invading my personal space, and generally being a nudge, he won't stand still to let me inspect his feet or take his temp. His hoof and pastern are more or less back to normal (no swelling). His temp is 99. Was I happy? You bet! I skipped and danced down the barn aisle (thankfully no one was around to witness), waving the thermometer and singing "Looks like we made it."

Yes, that would be Barry Manilow.

Let's get that image out of your head, shall we? Here's some footage of Riley...