We often get calls from donkey owners whose animals have a health problem. We try and find out as much information as possible and on this occassion the donkey was very lame. We went with our vet to have a look and sure enough, the donkey had a very painful foot abcess. Poor thing was standing with his foot in the air.

Once a small hole had been cut, the infection started to come out and the pressure was released, the donkey was immediately a lot more comfortable although he was still sore. The lady that owns him is quite elderly and was unable to put a foot dressing on and change it regularly so every two days we went up to change his foot pad and make sure the owner was giving him his medication. After a week the donkey was sound and able to go back to work. A happy donkey and a very grateful owner!