I understand. My kittie, Potty, was caught in a beaver trap. Apparently after 24 hours the (illegal) trapper freaked out, released her, and she dragged herself home.
She was not expected to live. Once she made it clear that she WOULD live, (Thank you, great Dr. Case) she was expected to have 1 1/2-2 years max, for many of the same reasons that Barbaro is having trouble. (the weight imbalance, calcium? problems, etc.)
Potty celebrates her 10th anniversary in Dec! Best wishes to Barbaro!
P.S. I have been permanently vegetarian since the night Potty came home. Just a note.....
P.P.S. 1500$ later, too, (for the 3 surgeries, tx, etc) and it was worth it! :-)
Oh yes, fyi, Potty has 2 1/2 legs.
She gets around just fine. If only a horse could do this!
It is all about the unconditional love our animal friends show us and in return we try to do the best for them.