Star's tongue situation seems to be all better. I gave her her medicine for a week just like the Doctor ordered. After 2 days Star seemed entirely back to normal. No drooling, no sliming, normal eating, no more moping. I have been instructed many many times by the Vet though, to continue the meds. for the entire prescribed time. They will fight off infection etc. I believe the day the Vet came out and flushed the hole in Star's tongue, she must have flushed out whatever was in there causing the problem. It was a bit of an unusual situation, but Dr. Jensen got it right again! Star's temp. was normal throughout this ordeal. She was pooping normal. She was not eating normal though. and the drool and slime certainly was not normal. None of us likes Vet bills. But it's important that we, as horse owners, notice what is Not Normal in our horses. Monitor the situation closely. It never hurts to call the Vet right away and tell them the symptoms. Learn to check temp. and other vitals. And know when the situation really does require a Vet appointment, like this one did. There was no way anyone could have found that hole on the underside of Star's tongue, without the Vet equipment to hold the mouth open and shine the light in there.
Anyway, Star seems back to normal with the herd.
These photos were taken yesterday. It was still plenty cold, but the sunshine warmed things up enough for a romp and sunbath. Before the below zero temps set in again. Then it was back to the barn for supper...and breakfast this morning. All 16 are still in the barn. But it's climbed slightly above zero now, at 11 a.m., so I think we'll do lunch outside. It's a sunny day again!
Below, Star in between Rocky (well, part of his hip anyway) and Hiroki (Hero), 2 rescued horses.
