Ooof, Flecky got bad again... hopefully he's back on the upswing. Dan looked the same.
vet visit tues
Stifle is still very effusive... still lame as all get out, but did at least trot. but definitely lame at the walk even. still holding leg resting. ultrasound showed mensiscus is good... middle patellar ligament has no tears but is huge! Tons of effusion and irritation... Dx: Severe synovitis and tendon inflammation. Injected it with PRP and am doing butacort topically. Then in 2-4 weeks will recheck... after that, can hopefully think about going back to work. Can also consider arthramid or noltrex in a month or 6 months to help that arthritis, but won't do much for the synovitis now.
Super sad because he was almost lamer the next day. but... today... (even though he's supposed to be on stall rest for 3 days but I didn't because he's just walking around anyways and doesn't feel good enough to be stupid) when I was riding lyric in the pasture he came cantering up! Being silly and then trotted some. Still lame BUT... at least he feels good enough to trot and canter. So... yay. maybe!
also, he's been such a good little brother hanging out with Fleck. maybe cause he's waiting for his leftover grain but still. I know he loves him and I'm pretty sure he's worried about him too.
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