This message is from: "LYNN BINKOWSKI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanks to all for the suggestions for hiding meds. Today's update from the
Barn Manager was favorable (though I was not there to witness it and am
therefore a little suspicious that it worked as well as she says).
Instead of bringing Trina in to a stall to feed the meds, she brought it out
to the paddock mixed with some sweet feed. Apparently, when the other two
horses that share her paddock came over to investigate, she said "MINE!" and
ate it up quickly. Horsey competition, I guess. I'm not confident this
will work everytime, but will keep my fingers crossed.
I did want to try the syringe route (mixing the powder with yogurt or
applesauce or something) but for some unknown reason the Barn Manager
doesn't want to do that. After the molasses experiment failure, she keeps
saying Trina is a "dry girl", let's feed it dry. Since I am not able to be
there consistently to administer the meds, I feel I have to let her try what
she wants. But it is surely frustrating! And I'm hoping the hot hot
weather stays away so Trina can get lots of exercise to work off all this
extra chow.
Another note/question...my farrier (who had been equally baffled by Trina's
"Swiss cheese" feet) suggested that I switch from applying a hoof dressing
(oil) to a hoof hardener. I've been using Keratex Hoof Hardener for about 2
weeks now, and I do think I see an improvement. Reading the instructions
and advertising for this product makes it seem like it should be up on the
Space Shuttle ("increases molecular bonds between hoof horn molecules"!) but
the nail holes in her feet are staying quite tight and while there are a few
shelly and chipping spots still, at 4 weeks out since her last shoeing they
are in much better shape than previous intervals. Anyone else had any
experience with Keratex? It's not cheap but perhaps worth it.
Keep on wishing me luck,
Lynn and Trina
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