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Mojo Update
March 2011 WAA Feels and Looks Good!
Stay tuned for the latest
Mojo
updates by folllowing: Mojo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/go2mojo Mojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/go2mojo Annie Returns to Diamond D Ranch Diamond D reports that the
Mojo Filly returned to the farm
in good spirits, settled in nicely, and is on the road to recovery. There have been no signs of ailments or
post-op complications. In the coming days, weeks,
and months, a supplement will be
added to WAA’s feed that will help support Annie's joint,
bone, and hoof
density; improve her digestive and immune system; and promote healthy
skin. So, all’s well with
the Mojo Filly following her surgery. Please
stay tuned for the latest Mojo
updates. Mojo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/go2mojo Mojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/go2mojo Annie’s
Surgery On Friday, March 11, Wild
About Annie
had surgery at Weems and
Stephens Equine Hospital (Pilot Point, TX) to remove a small chip
in her left knee and allow Dr. Stephens to
examine the hairline fracture in her left carpal bone. Prior to surgery, Dr.
Stephens took x-rays of both knees and hocks to make sure there weren't
any other issues, and in doing so, he found
another
little chip in her right knee. As such, he
was
asked to remove that too. The surgery went well
and was completed as planned (pictures follow). Both
knees have been cleaned up; there are no additional
complications
or issues detected; and the crack in her left carpal bone can be left
alone will heal on
its own. The Mojo Filly was a
model patient—she was prepped with ease; recovered quickly as the
anesthesia wore
off; and then ate some fresh hay once she was back on her feet. Annie will spend a few days at the medical center for observation, and then she’ll return to Diamond D Ranch to recoperate. Her movement will be limited for several days; she'll be walked daily and given supplements to help the carpal bone heal; and then she’ll be turned out to a small paddock once she's allowed to roam more freely.
Mojo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/go2mojo Mojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/go2mojo Plans for Wild About Annie As you would expect,
Annie is fine, and there have been no further complications or issues
with her
condition since her knee injury (see February 2011 Update). After speaking with the
surgeon and her regular vet, we have decided that the right thing to do
for
Annie (while she has time off) is to remove a chip that’s
floating around in
her left/front knee. Though the chip isn't
causing Annie any pain, removing it is simply a
precautionary measure. While the surgeon is removing the
chip, he'll take a closer look at Annie's knee to make sure there
aren’t any other issues related to the hairline carpal bone
fracture
(that were not revealed on the x-ray). Annie will be shipped to the Pilot Point medical center (where she’ll stay two or three days there for observation after the surgery). Once the doctors release her, Annie will be sent back to Diamond D to allow the fracture to heel on its own. We'll know more about the recovery time after the surgery. Follow all of the Mojo
activity on Facebook and get the latest Mojo Tweets by going
to: Mojo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/go2mojo Mojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/go2mojo |
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