I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine,
I walk the line
~ I Walk the Line, Johnny Cash

Nearly three weeks of antibiotics and no more coughing or runny nose from Piñon. Looks like we've cleared up the bacterial infection. (It wasn't strangles.) Her fibrinogen level is high (possible indication of an internal abcess?), but the vet says that this is probably due to the respiratory infection. I'm going to keep a close eye on her and have it re-tested in a few weeks if she has a lapse. I've managed to put about 25-30 pounds on her, but she's still under 1,000 pounds (964 to be exact). When I separate her from the rest of the herd to give her her meds and Triple Crown Senior, she eats and walks up and down the fence line. Eats a few bites and walks up and down the fence line. She's nearly dug a trench.

I'm concerned she's going to walk off every extra calorie I'm giving her!