Muddy Goes For Injections

James and I took Muddy for hock injections on Wednesday, October 29th. It was very cold that morning so I put Muddy's blackwatch sheet on him for the ride over. We went inside the vet's office. Muddy wasn't too sure about it. Dr. Simpkins had to clip the areas where Muddy was going to be injected. Muddy stood very patiently as he was clipped. Then Dr. Simpkins and the vet tech scrubbed the areas very clean. It was explained to us that the environment has to be sterile as there is a chance of infection since the needle goes straight into the joint. Muddy then was given an injection to make him sleepy. I was told that it can be quite pain to inject into a joint. Muddy received three injections into each of the four locations. One was an antibiotic, one was a steriod, and one was like HA. Muddy didn't even flinch. Instructions were given to have Muddy on stall rest for two days and bute twice a day for four days. Total cost for the hock injections was $381.40 If all goes well, he will only need it done once a year.