First thing is the legs -- she said it's scratches. She recommends some T-Zon stuff that I can get at the feed store. I have picked off the stuff and there is healthy pink under it. We just need to treat it and it should be fine.
Second, the rain scald. She actually recommends a Betadine Scrub wash. That's easy enough and I already have some on hand.
Gia's heart and lungs sounded great! Her teeth confirmed she is no older than 10 but she does have some points and will need a float. Dr. Pam didn't have time yesterday, so we will have to have her back out soon so Gia can maximize her eating!!
Speaking of eating, Dr. Pam was happy with my feeding regimen which has leveled out (since I know she is only 900+ lbs!) at 3/4 scoops of the LMF Gold in the morning with a flake of grass and a flake of the 4-way. In the afternoon I give her a 1/2 flake of the grass and in the evening she gets a 1/2 scoop of the LMF, 1/2 flake of grass and a full flake of the 4-way. The 4-way has some straw that she picks at all day and night and keeps her (and Cupcake at night) busy.
Gia was nice enough to supply some fresh "matter" for us to put in a long glove, add water and check for sand. There was a small amount down in the finger so she recommend I get some Psyllium.
Since Gia had her 3-way, rabies and West Nile in May, she was not due for any vaccinations. Her last wormer was late July and was ivermectin ... Dr. Pam recommended worming September 1 (easy to remember!) with the ivermectin with the praziquantel.
She checked her legs and gait and did say I should get the farrier out -- so I will call my friend's guy today, as I gracefully got out of my last "relationship" because I just wasn't feeling the love as it were, you know? I need someone with a bit more interest in the horse. 'nuff said.
So... all good! Whew!
No pictures of the vet visit but do have one of Gia very worried because her new friends "disappeared" into the barn!
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