Anyone seen swelling like this?

[chaps89]

Hope you're both doing ok this morning

 

[Dontforgetaboutme]

Sorry you are going through this. My horse was diagnosed with this 18 months ago, her leg swelled up suddenly knee to shoulder and had serum oozing in couple places. I thought she’d had a bumble bee sting as there was a nest in the barn but called vet as she was lame with it. Other than a boat load of Bute and anti bs my vet said to hose and then bandage both legs and box rest for a week. She was hugely sorry for herself for few days and swelling stayed for 10 days but she came right. Vet did say it needed treated aggressively so hopefully as you picked it up early he’ll be better soon.

 

[PapaverFollis]

Hope you're all doing ok this morning, TPO. Glad Superdad is taking some of the strain and Vinnie sounds like he has perked up a little and is enjoying his walks.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

How is your boy today TPO?

 

[TPO]

Still quite swollen/no marked reduction and still a fair bit of heat in his (massive) hock.

Poor boy is pretty tired with all this walking bless him. He's been down a couple of times but can get up ok.

I called the practice with an update this morning as requested and my vet called back. He said we can scale back the night walks (yay!) so last one at 11pm and will give him a chance to get a semi decent sleep before going out at 5.30.

His skin is looking sore but hes not bothered about getting it touched and dried. No new sores but the ones that appeared yesterday are a bit bigger.

Vet is out at 1pm tomorrow to check up on him. Hopefully the swelling is down a bit by then.

Hes happy enough to weight bear and walk out once hea going. Getting hum started takes a bit of effort; he's just a bit tired and grumpy (understandable)

Thanks for asking after him. Hopefully some good news from the vet tomorrow ??

 

[PapaverFollis]

I'm glad he's doing ok and that you can get a bit more rest tonight.

 

[doodle]

More vibes that it keeps going in the right direction.

 

[Baywonder]

Thank you for the update OP. I hope he continues to make some progress, and both of you get a bit of sleep tonight.

 

[holeymoley]

Just caught up on this thread, what a worrying time. I hope he continues to improve even if its a slow progress. Well done for being so committed to that routine especially in this weather.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Fingers crossed for continuing improvement!

 

[DressageCob]

I'm so pleased he's looking brighter. I hope he makes a swift recovery

 

[chaps89]

He said we can scale back the night walks (yay!) so last one at 11pm and will give him a chance to get a semi decent sleep before going out at 5.30.

Never mind him having a chance for some sleep - you too!
It sounds like cautiously optimistic, fingers crossed for you he continues to improve

 

[Ambers Echo]

Only just caught up with your traumatic week. I'm so, so sorry. What a nightmare. You must be exhausted. Hope he is a lot better very soon and you can get some sleep. X

 

[DabDab]

Keeping fingers crossed.
Hope you both manage to get a bit of kip tonight

 

[meleeka]

Just catching up with this. Keeping everything crossed for improvement today x

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

TPO, hope you got some sleep, also hoping he is turning the corner x

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Popping in to check how you are doing, TPO.

 

[TPO]

Morning. The swelling appears to be down a little and the hock can be palpated now, before it was rock solid.

So hopefully that's a good sign ??

 

[Baywonder]

That's good news! I hope you both managed to get some sleep too.

 

[On the Hoof]

just popped in for news, good to hear that there is some improvement. Keeping everything crossed still though. x

 

[Alibear]

Really glad to hear things are looking at little brighter, fingers crossed for todays vet check-up.

 

[misst]

Good news. Hopefully he has turned the corner for you and you can get some much needed rest

 

[TPO]

Thanks again for the messages.

Vet not long away and he is seeing the progress too. Apparently Vincent (Sunday name!) is the worst/one of the worst cases that he has seen ? Normally cellulitis would have resolved around 48hrs but we are now 72hrs+ in and only starting to see progress.

So Vinnie didnt need another steroid injection. Vet said he rarely gives steroids, if ever, for cellulitis because it impacts on the immune system. The one he got on either Monday night or Tuesday morning (lost track a little) is supposed to last 3-4 days but vet came out expecting to have to give more. A relief for horse and bank account that no more drugs were required today!

So just to keep up with 1 bute and 30ml doxycycline twice a day and the same walking & hosing routine.

If he goes backwards over the weekend the on call vet has already been briefed about the case. Hopefully he keeps improving and then just to check in with vet on Monday and take it from there.

He said once they are back to normal it's usually around 2 days of rest then carry on as normal but Vinnie is to be kept wrapped in cotton wool for at least 5 days when the time comes ? I think the ACPs will come in very handy then.

Thanks again for the good wishes. Not like I can go anywhere during lockdown so might as well be trudging around a field at all hours ha ha

 

[Baywonder]

Thankfully it is all looking positive for you!

And thank you for the update again. It stops everyone chewing their fingers to the bone waiting to hear any news!

 

[SEL]

TPO - breathing a sigh of relief for you over here!

 

[ycbm]

Taking a cautious breath here but fingers still firmly crossed.
.

 

[Gingerwitch]

So pleased for the update. Hope Sir Vincent continues to enjoy his walks....m he will be banging the door soon saying oi surf my legs need stretching and that grass over their needs nibbling xxx

 

[photo_jo]

Thanks again for the messages.

Vincent (Sunday name!)

Fingers crossed thing's keep improving. As an aside Vincent's damsire Sandalay, who won the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot, was owned by Gordon Sumner aka Sting!

 

[Red-1]

Thank goodness! I have been thinking of you both, such a worry when the magnificent ones are poorly. X

 

[doodle]

Phew. I keep coming back to this thread for updates.