06/05/2026
Got some sad news today. Our mascot, Lightning Bug has been diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes. He will have to get drops in both eyes three times a day and be given nasty tasting Banamine that he hates every day. He also has to be trailered to Gulf Coast Equine Hospital in Summerdale, AL. weekly to check the pressure in each eye.
Bug will eventually lose his sight, but getting the pressure levels down will give him more time., although he may already have little sight in his right eye.
Bug has good days with minimal discomfort, but he also has bad days enduring pain. Our goal is that our horses have quality lives and poor Bug doesn’t deserve suffering with a painful eye long term.
We are discussing right eye removal. Our awesome veterinarian, Dr. Riddick wants to ensure that his non painful left eye pressure is under control, before his right painful eye is removed. She will have to monitor him closely while sedated because there is a risk factor, because Bug also has a collapsed trachea.
It’s gonna be a rough road for all of us, emotionally and financially. Removal of one eye was quoted $750 to $1200. Each recheck will be a minimum of $80, plus fuel, wear and tear on our old truck and taxing as we make weekly trips and fight Bug three times a day. Lord give us strength to endure and the funds to see him through this initial process.
We must have contributions for Bug, as this will be very costly.
If you would like to make a contribution towards Bugs care, please click here for PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R9JTDU7F8A2YY.
We also accept Venmo at https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3783383691822196490&created=1754603572.018559&printed=1
Or you can mail a check to PER, 3099 East Chipper Rd, Cantonment, FL. 32533. All donations are tax deductible.
Let’s show our love for the Bug!
