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Friday, June 15 was a beautiful summer day in comparison to that of June 1 when a tornado hit Central and Western Massachusetts.  June 15th was the day that Cajun was well enough to be discharged from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s Hospital for Large Animals.

Cajun won his race and was well enough to leave the hospital after being injured by a piece of wood that entered his leg during the tornado that destroyed the barn he was in.  The wood entered the joint of his right rear leg tearing the tendon sheath.  It wasn’t until June 2, when Cajun arrived at Tufts and was immediately operated on to remove the wood.  He has undergone subsequent surgeries.  As the wound healed and pieces of wood came closer to the surface surgeries were performed with the aid of ultrasound to ensure all the wood was removed.

We’ve all had splinters and know what it feels like, but in the case of a horse an injury of this type can be fatal if all the wood isn’t removed.  With the help of ultrasound, these fragments could be seen and then removed.

Cajun is now at the Ross Haven Farm working on getting back in shape and enjoying the breeze blowing on his face.

The Hungry Hound Bakery will be handing out free samples of treats at the Paws for Applause! A Picnic Brunch Celebration for Cummings Veterinary Fund Supporters