Colic

Merry Equimas said:
Glad hes doing a lot better, im late to the thread so took me a while to get through it all. What a journey!

Ive had issues with a "big" vet practice before re invoices/payment. i always paid on the day and the sum was minimal (like £70) and the invoice was sent to me, i ignored it as i knew i had paid so assumed it was just a receipt. Second letter came and i called them to say it was paid at the time so they said they would update my record. Third letter sent was to confirm that it was now being passed to the bailiffs and i would get a court date etc...for £70 i had already paid! I sent them screen shots of the payment going through and was thankful i had used my card rather than cash! Not been quite keen to use them again. I would though as they are a really good vet, just need to sort out their admin. My new vet (used because of change of location) sends invoices via email..i tried to pay them at the time of a treatment and they refused to take it saying they would rather have the invoice sent first to avoid issues later which was nice.
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My local vet sends them via email. Although the invoices are still coming for staples removal and antibiotics for wound ? I will write that email re my experience but at the weekend, I’m so exhausted going up three times a day and then working late to catch up I’m in bed by 9??
 
Gosh I am late to this but I’ve just read it from the beginning - what an emotional rollercoaster! It was like reading a book. OP I am SO please of this happy ending, you horse is beautiful, and I think you’ve done very well to keep you head screwed on with all the ups and downs. I can’t commend you enough in believing not only in the vets, but in your horse and his will and strength to survive.

Later the service from the RVC is appalling and I’d absolutely be complaining about this.

I just wanted to message to say how glad I am of this happy ending xx
 
alexomahony said:
Gosh I am late to this but I’ve just read it from the beginning - what an emotional rollercoaster! It was like reading a book. OP I am SO please of this happy ending, you horse is beautiful, and I think you’ve done very well to keep you head screwed on with all the ups and downs. I can’t commend you enough in believing not only in the vets, but in your horse and his will and strength to survive.

Later the service from the RVC is appalling and I’d absolutely be complaining about this.

I just wanted to message to say how glad I am of this happy ending xx
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Thank you. I am of course now worrying about the wound infection and getting through the winter- hand grazing frozen grass is a bit of a no no - and how to not wrap him up in cotton wool! Xx. I think I might ask for an amnesty on Xmas present buying ??
 
Red-1 said:
I had to settle up before leaving with my are who had an eye operation for a carcinoma. That as fair enough, I knew in advance the rough price, I was shown the horse, shown the office, paid by card, all nice and civilised. I knew in advance that this would be required, so had enough money in my current account ready and waiting, which I sorted out on the phone. When I arrived, the invoice was waiting.

So yes, payment before collection is usual.

That is VERY different to being contacted and having money demanded at the drop of a hat, in work hours, and court action threatened before you had a chance to sort it, with no invoice.
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I fetched one of mine from Leahurst and collected him on the Sat. I had paid a deposit of 1000, and we were 3 times that. I collected pony and they said bill was not made up and we left. They knew i was coming, as collection had been arranged.i phoned Mon Tue and we'd begorei could get final amount to pay. Got the itemised bill the following week. Si not sure how I slipped through the net ?
 
cheekywelshie said:
Thank you. I am of course now worrying about the wound infection and getting through the winter- hand grazing frozen grass is a bit of a no no - and how to not wrap him up in cotton wool! Xx. I think I might ask for an amnesty on Xmas present buying ??
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if poss put tarpaulin on a grassy area overnight, or tip some warm water around using a watering can, might sound mad , but needs must
 
PS the apple juice worked so thanks for that suggestion!


Now I need to write that email - sigh! Needs must I think. I doubt I'll get a response other than standard practice
 
Staples all out, Wound is oozing yellow pus so on antibiotics , vet been out a few times am just wiping it clean gently. All I want for Xmas is no more vet bills ?

finishing work on Friday so looking forward to being able to care for him without rushing around as going up three times a day and holding down a full time job has worn me out in bed at 9, no idea how those with horses full time job and kids do it!

pics to follow!
Once I’ve finished work I’ll draft that email..
 
cheekywelshie said:
Staples all out, Wound is oozing yellow pus so on antibiotics , vet been out a few times am just wiping it clean gently. All I want for Xmas is no more vet bills ?

finishing work on Friday so looking forward to being able to care for him without rushing around as going up three times a day and holding down a full time job has worn me out in bed at 9, no idea how those with horses full time job and kids do it!

pics to follow!
Once I’ve finished work I’ll draft that email..
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There was a thread a few years ago about a colic wound that wouldn't heal. If I recollect correctly, the horse was allergic to the internal stitches and didn't recover until they had dissolved, which took quite a while. Might be worth a search?
 
This happened to my old horse before I got him when he had surgery for septic peritonitis. He did end up with quite a significant hernia but it never effected him. Fingers crossed for you
 
cheekywelshie said:
Staples all out, Wound is oozing yellow pus so on antibiotics , vet been out a few times am just wiping it clean gently. All I want for Xmas is no more vet bills ?

finishing work on Friday so looking forward to being able to care for him without rushing around as going up three times a day and holding down a full time job has worn me out in bed at 9, no idea how those with horses full time job and kids do it!

pics to follow!
Once I’ve finished work I’ll draft that email..
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My kids got useful and horsey, but it's no guarantee they will be either!

I wouldn't be able to stand the stress, so you have my admiration.
 
Yes - fingers crossed turnout goes ok and then I can lie down and might not get up for some time lol. Finishing work Friday which I can’t wait for as completely wiped out. Had a chat with our Heas of Vet School which was interesting , I suggested a scenario based learning experience on colic ?
 
great update news....onwards and upwards CW! ?
He’s obviously a patient lad to put up with such long box rest and to be standing calmly on pasture when finally out! I think mine would be doing somersaults ?

i hope you enjoy a well-deserved xmas break and catch up with much needed rest and pampering yourself, now Jet is out of the worst of it...you’ve been a star to him, so do make sure you spoil yourself too!
Hugs and a warming sherry! ?
 
Thank you! Although I think it’s about a year before we can think ok he’s ok no colic ??

he is very ‘footy’ on anything other than grass (of course then worry about winter laminitis) so wasn’t sure whether to put shoes back on though it seems pointless as he won’t be ridden for a while. He has lost weight as expected about 20kg

top pic today, bottom 3 months ago

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Being footy isnt surprising. Change in bowel environment tends to translate to hoof changes. Ive noticed in mine if i dont watch/monitor strictly spring grass intake, after having majority hay in winter, the sudden influx of grass causes swift bowel bacteria changes and footiness within 2 days. I immediately put a footy horse on probiotics and its a swift fix for footiness caused by bowel distress.

Others who have dealt with colic first-hand can advise better than me, but i am wondering if low dose probiotics is a good step at this stage of his recovery to help slowly repopulate his bowels? Did your colic vet mention probiotics useful for recovery? Maybe worth a phonecall to enquire with the colic vet?

Just the movement of a few hours grazing will be great for his gut health anyway after being stabled so long....you may well find the footiness eases up by itself with the additional grass microbes slowly introduced into his gut.
 
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