Soft grass under his feet instead of hard concrete. Gentle voices guiding him instead of bullhook pokes. And small treats waiting every few steps along the way. That’s what Veer’s first walk with us looked like yesterday at our Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC), just days after his rescue.
Soft grass under his feet instead of hard concrete. Gentle voices guiding him instead of bullhook pokes. And small treats waiting every few steps along the way. That’s what Veer’s first walk with us looked like yesterday at our Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC), just days after his rescue.
The week wasn’t filled with just medical examinations, Veer spent some time in the hydrotherapy pool at the hospital.
It was his first time around the pool so Veer was a bit hesitant, but we’ll patiently wait for him to build his confidence and work up to longer hydrotherapy sessions.
The week wasn’t filled with just medical examinations, Veer spent some time in the hydrotherapy pool at the hospital.
It was his first time around the pool so Veer was a bit hesitant, but we’ll patiently wait for him to build his confidence and work up to longer hydrotherapy sessions.
Even while Veer is undergoing a comprehensive medical assessment, including blood tests and x-rays, some treatments have already begun including laser therapy.
Our team will soon develop a full rehabilitation program to address both his immediate medical needs and long-term health.
Even while Veer is undergoing a comprehensive medical assessment, including blood tests and x-rays, some treatments have already begun including laser therapy.
Our team will soon develop a full rehabilitation program to address both his immediate medical needs and long-term health.
The first X-rays have revealed a cracked 3rd phalanx in the 3rd and 4th toenails, and an abnormal fusion of the dorsal spinous processes in his spine.
This level of damage does not happen overnight. For years, Veer carried heavy saddles on his back while walking hours on concrete.
The first X-rays have revealed a cracked 3rd phalanx in the 3rd and 4th toenails, and an abnormal fusion of the dorsal spinous processes in his spine.
This level of damage does not happen overnight. For years, Veer carried heavy saddles on his back while walking hours on concrete.