The saga began last Tuesday. Gabby looked a bit off at breakfast but I wasn't terribly concerned.
Until later that afternoon. She was head-bobbing lame. Of course I picked her hoof and felt for heat.
Damn!
I talked to my farrier. She suggested epsom salt soaks for a few days before calling the vet.
Not knowing how cooperative Gabs would be, I dragged Rick out with me for the first soak. Afterwards he was able to pick her hoof better and out popped a stone.
Aha! Stone bruise, not an abscess?
Keep soaking the farrier advised.
I kept at it through Friday and thought Gabby was walking close to normal.
And then we went out of town for the weekend.
I forewarned the house sitter she might be a bit off, but I did not ask her to continue the soaks. Perhaps a mistake.
Last night upon our return when feeding at dusk she looked pretty owwie. Well great. So today I resume the soaking and she looks better.
What the heck!
I'll continue the soaking for the week.
