AppyLover2
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember that several months ago I asked for advice on what to do about my little girl. She was obese and I had just found out she had laminitis. Several of you offered great advice and (because of your suggestions) I found out that she had thyroid problems. I'd had her on a diet all winter and was getting some of the weight off, but thanks to you I knew to have the vet check her thyroid and he started her on Thyro L. She's doing soooo much better I wanted to thank you again and thought you might be interested in seeing before (diet and meds) pictures and the way she looks this summer.
Last summer - poor baby - I called her Momma's Little Piggy.
This spring. She's not exactly svelt but she runs and plays now like she's never done before.
She and the 2 geldings have been on dry lot all spring (seems like forever) and I'm hoping that eventually the grass will dry out enough to be able to turn them back out on the pasture. My question is - how do I go about conditioning them to being able to graze again? I know it needs to be done slowly but would appreciate advice on exactly how to do it.
Thanks again for your help!!
Last summer - poor baby - I called her Momma's Little Piggy.
This spring. She's not exactly svelt but she runs and plays now like she's never done before.
She and the 2 geldings have been on dry lot all spring (seems like forever) and I'm hoping that eventually the grass will dry out enough to be able to turn them back out on the pasture. My question is - how do I go about conditioning them to being able to graze again? I know it needs to be done slowly but would appreciate advice on exactly how to do it.
Thanks again for your help!!