Lily’s injury looked great when the vet was out Monday to check the wound and change the dressing. I think the yellow one looks better on her than the previous pink one. She is being held by another vet who is visiting my vet and going on calls. This vet seemed to be an expert in finding and scratching the itches that a horse just can’t get to herself. Lily started doing a little reciprocal grooming and we had to gently dissuade her.
The sutured wound looked great when unwrapped: no signs of swelling or infection. Lily received another shot of long-lasting antibiotic, and I took a couple of dozen shots of the unwrapping / re-wrapping process. (The long-lasting antibiotic is more expensive than other choices, but I’ve had enough trouble getting antibiotics down reluctant horses that I decided to go for it.) I will be making the next two dressing changes, and we hope the vet will not have to come out again until it is time to remove sutures. I took photos so I could review the process before I do it, though I think I have a fairly clear mental picture. I have a lot of experience wrapping injuries, but every vet seems to have their own idea of the best way to do it.
So good there is healing! Poor Lily! Thanks for keeping us posted!