Chelokee update: Donated to U of AZ-RTIP

[Merlinsky]

An update from their FB page:

Originally Posted by University of Arizona Equine Sciences Program

We had a question about how Chelokee is doing on his feet. He had a bad bone infection in his left front foot over Christmas. We worked with Dr. Dryden, Dr. Shamis, Dr. Conaway, Dr. Mansfield, Dr. Pearson, and Brandon Nunn to treat it. X-rays showed the infection was seated deep in the coffin bone, and had demineralized a large section of it. With aggressive treatment and management from our above panel of veterinarians and industry professionals, we were able to beat the infection for now. Due to the bone loss, and because both front feet are compromised, he is sore on both front feet. We feel blessed for each foal, and each day we get to spend with this horse.

I had no idea the poor guy was ill. This sounds pretty nasty. Don't know what kind of long term prognosis we're looking at.