Bo's Prognosis

The vet came out this morning to take a look at Bo. The prognosis is guarded at this time. I don't really know what to think. Poor Bo has been through so much. His system was compromised from being starved. In the last two months while I was in the hospital and unable to get out to even look at the horses, Bo's weight dropped. We'll work on getting his weight up.

The vet figures that Bo has a chip in his knee and that there is definite arthritis. I know that before he came to us, that he was ridden on the ice and went down. So I'm guessing that's where the chip came from and the arthritis is an aftermath of the chip.

The vet drew blood and we are in a "wait and see" mode until we hear back. The vet is figuring that it's either EPM or West Nile. The West Nile test goes to Brookings and the EPM test goes to Kentucky. There's really no way to treat the West Nile but the EPM treatment is pretty intense. I'm afraid it's EPM. It's just a feeling I have.

It's not just lameness, it's nerilogical. I'm hoping that whatever it is, that its' treateable. But if Bo is to remain in this condition even after treatment, we are going to think of the alternative. It's a sucky situation. He's still so young (only 11 years old) and he's been through so much. But we also need to be prepared for the worst.

When I hear something more, I'll post. Our luck seems to be failing as of late. Bo's condition on top of losing both Thor and Queen is a bit hard on my heart (and on my bank account).