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[Standards Equine]

Hooray for Rusty! It infuriates me that people breed these wee things haphazardly creating common things like parrot mouth that should simply never be passed on! Why/how is it a "common" thing for a mini to have? It's like club feet or poor conformation. Those animals should not be bred.
This community is full of such good horse people, owners who really give a darn and take the care needed of their tiny animals. It warms my heart to see the level of education and maintenance here. Rusty is absolutely a lucky dude. All our wee ones are lucky. Thank you Marsha, and everyone else who is responsible for their animals. I really appreciate you and I know your littles do too.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

The vet said the parrot mouth could have been less severe if Rusty had dental care as a youngster. He said it isn't really a problem, as far as being able to eat, and he believes he can help it as we go along.
I worked at rinsing Rusty's mouth with salt water this morning--it was difficult by myself, but we did it. My husband said he will try to help me this evening.
So, the moral is: anyone who has young horses, please consider having regular dental work done! I am fortunate that this vet invested in tools for miniature horses.

 

[HersheyMint]

The vet said the parrot mouth could have been less severe if Rusty had dental care as a youngster. He said it isn't really a problem, as far as being able to eat, and he believes he can help it as we go along.
I worked at rinsing Rusty's mouth with salt water this morning--it was difficult by myself, but we did it. My husband said he will try to help me this evening.
So, the moral is: anyone who has young horses, please consider having regular dental work done! I am fortunate that this vet invested in tools for miniature horses.

So true!

 

[1roadtoad]

Funny how animals seem to land where they are supposed to be! He'll be so much more comfortable now. I'm also glad on the good news about his overall health. Side note: I've had ticks on me in the middle of February in freezing temperatures, they have come from the hay bales

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Rusty is one happy pony to land in your barn! He must already feel better and will certainly be able to process his food much more efficiently.

Good news on his overall health and age!

I only consider ticks in the summer because of our winters, but they must be a year round hazard for you?

Yes. We get ticks year round. I can never tell if it is too dry--too wet--too cold--too hot... for them. We have a lot of deer here and I accuse them of spreading ticks. I found the tick right away on Rusty but it had already embedded. Since he is so sensitive, I will doctor any future bites. The furry coat makes it a challenge.