It's the Molasses!

Who would have thought?

It appears that the hunger strike *may* be over!!

For whatever reason, Parlay has decided that he doesn't want molasses. Maybe it is some sort of weird reaction from the Lasix?? Who knows-- but he seems to be much more interested in any feed or treat that does NOT contain molasses, so I am eliminating it from everything.

Sooooo... over the next couple of days/weeks I am going to try and get Parlay plumped up a bit with regular 'ole pellets. I am using Agway Superior 12 and the Strategy Ovals. I will attempt to get him to eat about 3-4 times a day. I am hoping to also introduce some rice bran or Cocosoya oil to beef him back up, but first I just want him to continue being INTERESTED in food--something he has not been in weeks.

Tonight, heart rate was a bit high at 54, but the respiration was normal (YAY!) at 12. So strange!

It is humid (rainy) and Par HATES to get wet. However, it is so balmy out that he is going to have to deal with it. The atmosphere outside is better than it would be inside, I think. Hopefully the rain is over for tonight.

In the meantime, we had a little chat over his molasses-free meal. I explained that he really needs to communicate better so that I can do what he needs me to do. You know, a little telepathy or something?? I also told him that it would be okay by me if he wanted to stay here on Earth for a couple (10-15) more years...

He sighs. Nudges me for a carrot or some other tasty morsel. He then looks out to the paddock to see if anyone is at "HIS" hay pile. I give him a hug (much to his chagrin) and off he goes to kick some butt, pelting me with a bit of mud on his way for good measure.

I sigh. Another day in the life!