april. 9 2022
rushing to get $1100 of stone dust in the "tanners barn". a 2 tractor job... markkkkkkkkkkkkkk????????
the 2 tiny horses are tiny.!! up to lynns hip joint ! 35-36 inches... and definitely horses..not ponys. plus a darn small mule ...
whaty was iubterestinbg ... when we had an unexpected clatter both mini horses were startled and jumped around..'
the mule just said whaaaassss that? this is why i have said a mini horse is not a good option for service-- but a mule or donkey would get my approval!
maybe just maybe i should........
hey... those are facts !!!
rushing.......tractor....
tail docking....
Been down that road with several Danes, one kept chewing not just the bandage but her tail off, it got shorter and shorter! The trick to avoid phantom pain, which hopefully your vet knew, is to numb the tail several hours before the surgery, preferably the day before, and keep it numb. (They use it with soldiers to great effect) We did that on the last one, and it was so easy.
The other trick (my vet raises Danes) is to use a plastic syringe casing from a 60 cc syringe. With a hack saw, cut off the case above the tapered end to the length you want from the flared end. (6-8" or so is usually enough.) Shave the tail to the skin, put a round of Elastikon on it, then put the tail thru the tube with its cut end first, towards the dog's butt. Slide way up the tail, put a light bandage on the stump or injured tail end (one that will fit under the case), slide the case down over it and tape the cut end of the tube to the piece of Elastikon on the tail. The dog can't get to it, it can't whack the bandage, just the case, easy to replace if they crack it. Easy to change the dressing, and some dogs don't even need an e-collar with it on.
Also, a 5 gallon bucket can be modified to make a great e-collar, attached to a flat nylon collar. So much easier for the dog to get around than with the huge flared e-collar. I have a picture of the one I made--and still use--if you want to see it.
Just my $.02 from the West Coast!
~Sue
The other trick (my vet raises Danes) is to use a plastic syringe casing from a 60 cc syringe. With a hack saw, cut off the case above the tapered end to the length you want from the flared end. (6-8" or so is usually enough.) Shave the tail to the skin, put a round of Elastikon on it, then put the tail thru the tube with its cut end first, towards the dog's butt. Slide way up the tail, put a light bandage on the stump or injured tail end (one that will fit under the case), slide the case down over it and tape the cut end of the tube to the piece of Elastikon on the tail. The dog can't get to it, it can't whack the bandage, just the case, easy to replace if they crack it. Easy to change the dressing, and some dogs don't even need an e-collar with it on.
Also, a 5 gallon bucket can be modified to make a great e-collar, attached to a flat nylon collar. So much easier for the dog to get around than with the huge flared e-collar. I have a picture of the one I made--and still use--if you want to see it.
Just my $.02 from the West Coast!
~Sue
