Treating Wounds and Dehydration in Camels, Surgery for a Goat and Helping a Buffalo Calf After a Dog Bite
Thanks to the continued support of our generous donors, the team at Help in Suffering (HIS) Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) is able to provide essential care to working animals across India.
The following recent cases from the field show the difference your compassion makes in the lives of camels, goats, buffaloes and other animals in need of care:
Relieving a Camel’s Jaw Wound
One day, the team visited the village of Luniawas, where a camel owner named Sitaram approached them with his camel. He explained that the camel had a wound on its lower jaw, which was infested with worms. The camel was in significant pain and visibly restless.
The team cleaned and dressed the wound, removing all the maggots. They administered medicines to reduce the pain and applied an antiseptic ointment.
The owner was advised to monitor all wounds on the camel to prevent fly eggs from being laid and to seek timely treatment without delay.
Supporting a Weak Camel in Sindoli
At another site, Sindoli, a camel owner named Ramphool, who works at a brick kiln, sought assistance. His camel, which was the sole source of income for his family of five, had been unwell for 10 days. The camel had stopped eating despite Ramphool trying homemade remedies, which had not worked.
Administration of fluids and oral medicines to the camel suffering from loss of appetite
When the team arrived, Dr. Himanshu examined the camel and found it to be very weak, dehydrated, and running a slightly elevated body temperature. The camel was treated with the necessary medicines, and fluids were administered. The team also provided oral medicines for the owner to use later.
Ramphool was advised to allow the camel to rest for a few days to aid its recovery.
A Case from Daily Clinics/Monthly Camp
Throughout November, the team attended to numerous cases involving working animals such as horses, goats, dogs, and cows. These animals presented with a variety of ailments, including those requiring deworming and vaccination.
Teat Laceration in a Goat
One day, a woman brought in her goat, which had a torn teat caused by barbed wire. Such injuries are not uncommon in goats due to their long, hanging teats.
Lacerated teat and its surgical repair
The owner was deeply concerned about the goat’s pain, and milk was leaking from the injured teat. Dr. Himanshu decided to perform surgical repair under anaesthesia. The procedure was successful, and the goat made a smooth recovery.
The grateful owner expressed her heartfelt thanks to the team.
Treating a Buffalo Calf After a Dog Bite
The team also treated a buffalo calf that had sustained a wound from a dog bite. The wound was carefully cleaned and dressed with antiseptic to prevent infection.
The team at HIS thank AAA supporters for being a part of their mission to provide compassion and healing to animals. Together, they can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.