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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Sidelined

Poor old man
When I went to turn Cuna out this morning, he threw a fit about me putting the halter on. He did get a little cut on his face yesterday, so I thought I must have accidentally hit it. I walked to his other side so I could handle the halter more tactfully, and saw this:

The little cut caused a huge lump of swelling on the left side of his face. Poor guy! He was clear-eyed and cheery otherwise, so I carefully maneuvered the halter on and took him to the BO for a consult.

It's ugly, but it's not infected (yet) or getting worse. He is now getting SMZs and a little bute to help with the inflammation and of course, I am monitoring the situation like the neurotic nelly I am. He seems fine otherwise, but the swelling is right where the cheekstrap of the bridle lays, so he also got the day off.

Looking like a giant chipmunk

I do sort of wonder if that was the plan--he was pretty tired of trail riding (which we've been doing all week) and he did look pretty bummed when I told him we were going to jump today until this happened.

I did discover that Mr Cuna is wonderful about taking his meds though. I put them in with a cup or so of senior and some applesauce and he licked out his feeder. No worries there.

10 comments:

  1. Poor boy! Hope it's better tomorrow!

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  2. Oh no!! Poor guy! Heal quickly, Cuna!

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  3. It only slightly marrs his handsome, chiseled looks. He'll be better in no time!

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  4. Poor pony! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

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  5. Poor Cuna! Hope it heals up fast.

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  6. Poor guy! I'm glad it's something minor - looks like it should heal quickly and hopefully he'll be 100% in no time!

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  7. Oh dear. I've seen bumps like that before. You could put a cold compress on it--ice it for a few minutes. That might feel good if he will let you touch it. Otherwise, sounds as if you are doing everything just right and he'll be fine in a few days.

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  8. Awww Mr. Cuna. Get better soon!

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  9. Aww poor baby! I hope he feels better soon!

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