Marley and I saw the vet today and received our fall shots and rabies vaccinations. Rabies has been found in skunks, mountain lions, a cow, and a horse in Colorado this year. Better to be safe than sorry, so we had our rabies shots. My Lady is keeping a close eye on me because I had a bad reaction to my last rabies shot about 20 months ago. But they tell me the vaccine they are using now is not as harsh. Tomorrow will tell.
The vet said we are very likable horses. She also said we are both fat. She took one look at Marley (who has been dieting) and asked him if he was preparing to hibernate for the winter. She said he needs to lose 100 pounds; I need to lose 75 pounds. I think we over indulged on pasture grass this summer because this same vet told us our weight was good at the beginning of June. Our equine dentist also complimented us on our weight earlier this summer. But now we are both fat.
Pardon me, I prefer the term "fluffy". I'm fluffy. Marley is fat.
Let the dieting begin.
I do like 'fluffy' instead of just plain old 'fat'. I always like to say "I'm not overweight, I'm under-tall". I'm sure that extra padding will keep you two warm in the cold winter ahead.
ReplyDeleteHee hee, fluffy! I am sure you and Marley were just preparing for winter.
ReplyDeleteI also prefer fluffy!! My horses are both a little on the fluffy side, and that is fine with me, especially with winter right around the corner! I even think that little filly is getting a little fluffy, but I wouldn't tell her that!
ReplyDeleteOur Pie is the "fluffiest" Thoroughbred I have ever seen. Sovey is thin and not very interested in food. He is a dainty nibbler. Pie gorges.
ReplyDeleteMarley and Misty have very cute, fluffy figures.
Hope things go better this time, let us know.
ReplyDeleteAww Misty you are not "fat" or "Fluffy" you are "Fuzzy" with that gorgeous winter coat !
ReplyDeletelol "hibernate for the winter" that was good!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your cute comments about our "fluffiness". The vet was pretty close about Marley's 100 lbs. I weight taped him last night and he is measuring 125 pounds heavier than when I put the tape on him before summer. And I pulled the tape tight over his winter coat.
ReplyDeleteaurora, thanks, I think Misty was fine with the Intervet rabies vaccine. No problems this time. No swelling and her appetite is good.
Hm.
ReplyDeleteWe also have two "fluffy" horses at home. Maybe it is something catching?
Even if the winter is approaching I believe it is time for a diet...