08/10/2025
8/14 Thursday Update: Itโs good news! Eriq is rebounding and doing well. Body temp back to normal and he is self hydrating & eating very soft hay & passing it. ๐ฉ๐ There was definitely a problem in his C1 stomach and they removed a collection of undigested materials that weighed nearly 20 pounds. ๐คฏ He remains at UF for now being monitored. We appreciate the prayers and the donations! Thank you for caring about our boy!
8/11 Monday Update: Eriq had a CT today and will have surgery tomorrow to relieve a blockage in his C1 stomach area. Please keep him in your thoughts & prayers. Donations sincerely appreciated. ๐
8/7 Thursday evening we rushed our alpaca โEriqโ to UF Vet. He was bloated, had a low body temp, then cushed down and wouldnโt get back on his feet. We were hoping for a very quick turnaround. While making improvements under their care, he isnโt rebounding and isnโt passing any food. We fear there is a blockage and he needs a CT and possibly/likely surgery. We really need him to p**p today. ๐We want to do whatever he needs to be healthy and come home, so we are reaching out in hope of raising funds toward his unexpected vet bill. Per vetโs patient & financial update this morning, we are already at about $3,000, the CT planned for tomorrow if no further improvement today is about $650, and surgery would be several thousand beyond that. If you can help us help him, we would sincerely appreciate the support. Being in rescue is really hard, on the heart and financially. Thank you for any donation you can make, caring, prayers, good vibes, & sharing our post. ๐ฆ๐๐