Jenis Scare

This morning Jenis is so lame she won't put any weight on her foot. It took probably 15 minutes to get her from the paddock into the stall. It was panic time! Hoerr Vet clinic was called to get an appointment, Chris said Dr. Hoerr had a funeral to attend and Dr. Pallen was at the clinic all day but he would see what he could do. Chris called back within a few minutes to tell us that Dr. Pallen was on the way. Now I'm not usually the half empty type person but today everything bad that could be the problem was what was expected. Jenis had a big bump on her shoulder so of course the first thought was a broken shoulder and she would have to be taken to UofI for surgery or worse. Thoughts of Monica's Danika kept running around my mind. Dr. Pallen arrives, takes a look at the shoulder and right away knows there is not a problem with that, it just looks that way because of how Jenis is standing. She is sure the problem is in the foot and yep, it was an abscess. I was so relieved a hug was in order.

I'm not the huggy type so this picture is proof that when things are really scary and turn out fine even non touchy people do unusual things. Dr. Pallen has to put up with all kinds of weird owners! Ruth had Rebekah bring over their cat to help with the vet call. My family, what can I say, how I love them all. To spend money on a CAT to help a sister out, True love. The cat had a weepy eye so Dr. Pallen checked for a scratch but found a bit of infection.

Rebekah was given medicine for the cat and off they left. Jenis will be in a stall for a few days, her bandage will need to be changed once a day and where Dr. Pallen opened up the hoof to relieve the abscess it must be doused with iodine, then packed with brown sugar until it starts to fill in. She will be FINE!!!
Our walk this morning started kind of funny. Rachel's kids come zooming up with the golf cart when it starts to slow down on the hill, mom decided to push it up the hill for them.

Thought this was a funny picture, the old lady with her cane and all pushing the young boys.
We actually had 6 people on the walk today. Below is heading back from Joans, the silt pond is on the left and the big lake on the right.

Everybody comes bundled up for winter Diane and Rachel tell me this walk happens no matter how cold it gets.