pepsimaxrock
Well-Known Member
Please do not post in reply to say that you would never consider colic surgery. That would contribute nothing at best and be unhelpful.
My horse colicked on 4/8 and was operated for LDD straightaway. Discharged after 11 days with recovering v serious wound infection.
That wound has been problematic since and my mare developed a very bloated abdomen. Following box rest she was turned out into tiny paddock has had in hand walking is now in large paddock on her own for about 4 hours a day. She's now lunged in wtc every other day for about 15 - 20 mins.
The bloated abdomen has retreated somewhat. But the wound persists. She has been on loads of antibiotics noradine and Baytril amongst others.
Vet reckons she is abcessing due to adverse reaction to internal sutures. Every so often pus breaks through the wound she is relieved and then it starts to build again.
She is in pain when you clean her wound - daily task - but otherwise fine and happy good appetite normal temperature etc.
I was insured but am now 3k over limit. I cannot afford even £100 more.
Any thoughts friends?
My horse colicked on 4/8 and was operated for LDD straightaway. Discharged after 11 days with recovering v serious wound infection.
That wound has been problematic since and my mare developed a very bloated abdomen. Following box rest she was turned out into tiny paddock has had in hand walking is now in large paddock on her own for about 4 hours a day. She's now lunged in wtc every other day for about 15 - 20 mins.
The bloated abdomen has retreated somewhat. But the wound persists. She has been on loads of antibiotics noradine and Baytril amongst others.
Vet reckons she is abcessing due to adverse reaction to internal sutures. Every so often pus breaks through the wound she is relieved and then it starts to build again.
She is in pain when you clean her wound - daily task - but otherwise fine and happy good appetite normal temperature etc.
I was insured but am now 3k over limit. I cannot afford even £100 more.
Any thoughts friends?