Even though she was quiet, Sinead was in a precarious state. There was still milk coming out of her teats, which was a clear indication that she had just recently given birth. Because we had reason to believe that she had sustained more than just physical damage, we ran a full blood panel and an IDEX test to determine whether or not she had been infected with parasites. The initial findings were troubling; although her limbs and pelvis were not broken, X-rays showed that she had a fractured spine, which impacted the nerves in her rear legs. On the other hand, the physician was of the opinion that laser therapy could perhaps assist in the patient's rehabilitation.