Three Bull Heads Equine, LP

08/27/2025

08/27/2025

Progressing through Rio's healing. Yes they are gruesome but it's important to understand the healing process and when to call for help. As you can see, these go from right after the stitches went in on Thursday evening, at about every 12 hrs until Tuesday evening. Not counting injury day, 5 days post injury. The last two photos are before and after a good scrub after the sutures were removed. We're using Chlorhexidine for a scrub which is gentile on the delicate tissues but also antimicrobial. Underwoods was a mistake and caused the area to close up and probably kick started our abscess issue. Liniment gel in order to relax the muscles and increase blood flow. Josh gave us Critin spray for wounds and fly repellent which has been brilliant. Also wrapping all four legs to assist with lower limb swelling. Also petroleum jelly under her chest to prevent scouring of the delicate skin due to excessive moisture and the harsh pooling of blood and debris. Just 8 hrs from when the sutures were removed and the discharge is no longer yellow or foul smelling indicating regular discharge and no longer puss that would prevent healing progress. Still no temperature and she's eating and drinking well. Keep the good vibes coming.

08/27/2025

Rio's looking better tonight. Josh came out and opened up her bottom stitches to allow the drainage to increase. Unfortunately the injury left a pocket behind the severed neck muscle. The puss and blood/ platelets are having to squeeze out around the muscle and then through the stitches causing too much constriction. After it was opened up, the wound can be flushed and massaging used to encourage the build up to escape. This allows the body to focus on healing instead of battling the abscess while also trying to heal. She perked right up and can use her leg again to take a full step.

08/26/2025