Berts Trip To Kulshan Vet

Bert has been limping since the Derby on Saturday. Larry, our Ferrier, looked at his hoof this morning but couldn't find the problem. We called Kulshan and Dr. Plotts had time to see him.

And there it was...a small abscess in the hoof. Dr. Plotts opened and drained it...

...and then wrapped it. I took one look at this and said "now that's a bad memory to me." Seeing his hoof wrapped like that with duct tape is just what we had to do for Emma before we lost her. It was also very emotional for Taryn.

But when it's all said and done this is the best diagnosis we could have hoped for today. If it had been a joint or tendon issue the healing would have been far more difficult and could have potentially taken many months to resolve. Bert should be good as new in a just a few weeks and we are thankful!