What is the padding made of on the hock boot? It looks like fleece or wool (or a synthetic variation), in which case, it would only create sweat during summer months here. It's too hot for that. Mine are also very nosy and particular about the stuff they wear, and Talia would probably rip those off in a heartbeat.

Speaking of hot... we reached like a 60 degree high today. IT IS/WAS SO NICE OUTSIDE! I'm ready for spring/summer!

If there was a vet student action figure, no children would buy it, and it would need to come with a warning label about increasing the depression in teenagers. Even the commercials for it would be depressing:
The new vet student action figure from Mattel! It has foldable legs for long periods of sitting and standing! You can watch its hair turn gray before your eyes! Comes complete with 50lb backpack and scoliosis! Happiness not included.

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