Aaargh, think I might have to PTS my in-foal mare

hi there, have not scrolled through the whole topic so please excuse me if have missed something:D
My friends has started sellin this really good product that she originally tried for her own mare when she rescued it and it had a horrific hip injury from the transporter that brought her, it is called "well-horse" ill pm you the website if you would like.. lets put it this way i have NEVER and mean never seen anything like this product before in my life and i was alway one to stand on the back burner when all these so called wonder products came out but after seeing and using this stuff first hand myself it really is good, and totally organic as it comes from a special type of tree in the rainforest, non toxic and unharmful if swallowed.. i have even witnessed my own mother putting it on the holes in her mouth when she had her wisdom teeth taken out! heals rapidly an seems to clear out infection (same way i gues that the tree that it comes from would repair itself with i guess) so it might be worth you getting some and trying it??? just a thought! and i wish you the best with your mare never an easy decision im afraid! xx pm me if you would like web address details! xx
 
I'd like to make a suggestion but have to declare an interest. If you haven't looked at using Aloe Vera to help with this, I'd say it's definitely worth looking into.

I have to declare an interest as I market it for my business and I don't want to send you to my own website or anything or be seen to be spamming. But can I just say that generally it's excellent on wounds and can help speed up healing.

There's a lot out there on the market, generally you get what you pay for so avoid bargain basement. I don't want to mention brand names, for the reason I gave above, but hope this is useful info.
 
I have to say I used manuka honey on a wound that would not heal on both my horse and my self, and had good results with both. I would try (whatever options are available) while there is some chance of resolving - I would not be looking at skin grafts though.
 
Hi I started to read this thread on Thursday and it has been in and out of my mind ever since what a horrible position to be in.

I think that if the mare is in good spirits I would keep doing what I could with honey, creams, antibiotics etc. I would be dubious about skin grafts surely their sucess relies on the skin being able to fuse and heal, if it is not doing that at the moment why would it happen after the trauma of an operation.

I have heard great things about the Joanna Varden foaling bank so maybe you should make contact with them as well.

My heart goes out to you at what must be an awful time, I am sure your little mare will tell you when she has had enough xxx
 
So sorry about your mare, unfortunately the eventual outcome for her seems bleak but if she's not miserable (and you would know better than anyone on that) then saving the foal seems to be the number one priority here. In my experience adopted foals usually do extremely well as they don't know they are adopted. Good luck with whatever you decide and I hope Mum's fighting spirit carries her through.
 
Hi guys. She's going to the horspital tomorrow to have the hanging skin made into a 'lattice' and stretched up the leg. Hopefully this will take. I'm bricking it about taking her to the vet as I've never travelled her but had her in my wee 3.5tonner today and she was fine - vocal but fine. So she'll be at the vets for a week or two so that they can daily change the dressing. We managed her without any sedation on Friday too ;););). Must admit to losing her in the yard today - scary but what great form she is on and unbelievably sound in trot. Forgot to get pics but will get vet to email me before and after shots after the op tomorrow. Could really do with a change of fortune so here's hoping!
 
JanetGeorge said:
My own vet used Lotagen when working in Australia and agreed with me that there is NOTHING as good available in this country. I believe it IS available in Germany if we have any German residents on the forum????
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Glad the vets have something to try and help her, hopefully the lattice will give the new skin a start.

IF it does not work I would ditto the Lotagen, and if you need it I have a friend in Germany who I know would be happy to get some for you if you want to try it.

Good luck with her, hope she makes a full recovery for you.
 
Hoping all goes well at the hospital with your mare and she recovers from this. She sounds like she still on good form so hopefully that will help your mare.

Got everything crossed for you and sending you massive vibes your way.

Please keep us updated on how the op goes etc.
 
Fingers crossed for your mare and foal - it is truly wonderful to see someone like you trying your utmost to get a good outcome from this awful situation.

Best of luck.
 
nickslynn said:
Have been following this thread and hope no news is good news! Thinking of you and sending healing vibes your way.
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Gosh, sorry, yes I think it is - did an update earlier but it sort of fell off so to speak. Pasted from that:

Vet phoned last night - he has managed to lattice and stitch half the wound. It took him 4.5 hours Plan is that he will see how it is on Friday and if looks promising then do the other half.

He also said he is conscious of costs but wants a good result so we could negotiate afterwards a sensible number. Sounds promising though.
 
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