One Week Later

Well, it's been one week and Tessa is totally sound on her punctured foot.  I haven't wanted to talk about it for fear I'd jinx it.  I have kept it wrapped with the Magic Cushion doing it's magic under the wrap. 

I am going to continue with the wrap and magic goop until I am sure the puncture has filled in from the inside out and the frog has a chance to grow in a bit.  Tessa has horrible, weak frogs to begin with and they are only just starting to get healthy.  I want to protect what we've got.

Call me paranoid, but I'm going to knock on wood and keep wrapping her foot until even a superstitious worry-wort like me thinks its safe to stop.  This combination of Magic cushion with Elastikon wrapped directly around the hoof works very well and will hold up for a week at a time in the snow.  It doesn't interfere with Tessa's movement in any way and won't harm the hoof = effective and cheap peace-of-mind.  Not that Tessa seems to care...

"You worry too much Ma, close your eyes and enjoy this tiny bit of sun we've had."

"Actually Ma, seeing as how the sun only comes out once every four months, I think I need some shades, I can't seem to open my eyes."