10/23/2026
Vet appointment today for Lani & Sugar π
This check up has been overdue.
Lani keeps giving me a run for my money. If it's not one leg injured, it's another. She's been mildly unsound on her left hind since summer. No hoof issues - big compliments to her barefoot trimmer on everyone's hooves π«ΆπΌ but vet does believe arthritis is setting in the ankle. Starting her on some pain meds and will assess from there.
Sugar is just keeping her namesake π« needing blood work done to have her insulin levels tested. I suspect Cushing's Disease with her past bouts of laminitis issues.
Other than Lani being a bit overweight (probably because she's not moving as much since being in pain), the vet complimented their management, particularly Sugar's - "Well managed equine metabolic patient." I do believe the track system has been essential over the last year for her!
I'll take all the wins I can get ππΌ
Not a fun vet bill, but relieved to confirm my assumptions and get them on the meds to help them stay sound and happier.