Talli
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Hi everyone I hope am posting correctly in right place etc. Basically have been combing this forum for a while now and have gotten several good tips that have helped my girl to make it this far, we are nearly at end of road she just had her second steroid injection in 3 days and is prone to laminitis its a matter of her being able to breathe and everything else comes 2nd and will deal with it as it arises now, so, long story short instead of being a maudlin mess I thought it was time to give back to the various people who have helped me to help her and share anything I have found useful that I did not look up here (ie have been using http://www.equinatural.co.uk/BreathePlus which several people reccomended, it helped me keep her away from steroids for 18 months and the lady who makes and sells it is a really lovely person, spoke to her on phone and she really is a good person). Also I raided this forum for advice and now have my own home made hay steamer made from water butt and several large flasks (no electric)
Evohaler - the first time I tried it as advised, side one, headcollar etc, well she has a thing about being trapped or held like that and the teeth marks are a permanent reminder of that attempt. What worked for me as I really wanted to make it an everyday part of my routine with least amount of hassle was a small squeeze of http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/dermoline-soothing-throat-syrup-250gm.html (have just picked random places to just show product I am talking about, I always shop around for price) then I chew up a couple of sugar free mints, kind of like a little horsy rocky road in my hand, she then comes forward (no headcollar involved) sticks hor nose between my cleavage hand held just under for her to lick and i turn in to cover the nostril not sucking in the good stuff, can hear her snorting it in ever since she realised it helps her has got easier and easier my mother has worked with horses all her born natural and she swore I'd never get it near her face, patience and determination won out.
Last winter, and this one, using the throat syrup above, what I did was save all my old tubes then when the harsh cold air came in then took small flask down to field and filled small bowl with hot water, cut tube up and soaked to make warm hopefully nose clearing water for her feed (happy hoof) - or just a teaspoon in hot water if no old tubes left. I also squeezed small amount on her apple slices and put ventipulmin on top of that before mixing.
Local honey - 3 days ago was first steroid injection for 18 mnths and considering the pollen this summer I put it down to a dab of local honey from 2 miles down the road morning and night, its only thing have changed since previous spring, have now stopped it as obviously sugar/steroids etc atm. Was harsh her coming down hard and fast after such a good summer but it is what it is.
Just a few little things which most people probably aware of but wanted to share if it can help anyone elses baby. Thanks to all the good people on this forum for sharing advice on all the different subjects its been a god send to us, appreciate it.
Evohaler - the first time I tried it as advised, side one, headcollar etc, well she has a thing about being trapped or held like that and the teeth marks are a permanent reminder of that attempt. What worked for me as I really wanted to make it an everyday part of my routine with least amount of hassle was a small squeeze of http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/dermoline-soothing-throat-syrup-250gm.html (have just picked random places to just show product I am talking about, I always shop around for price) then I chew up a couple of sugar free mints, kind of like a little horsy rocky road in my hand, she then comes forward (no headcollar involved) sticks hor nose between my cleavage hand held just under for her to lick and i turn in to cover the nostril not sucking in the good stuff, can hear her snorting it in ever since she realised it helps her has got easier and easier my mother has worked with horses all her born natural and she swore I'd never get it near her face, patience and determination won out.
Last winter, and this one, using the throat syrup above, what I did was save all my old tubes then when the harsh cold air came in then took small flask down to field and filled small bowl with hot water, cut tube up and soaked to make warm hopefully nose clearing water for her feed (happy hoof) - or just a teaspoon in hot water if no old tubes left. I also squeezed small amount on her apple slices and put ventipulmin on top of that before mixing.
Local honey - 3 days ago was first steroid injection for 18 mnths and considering the pollen this summer I put it down to a dab of local honey from 2 miles down the road morning and night, its only thing have changed since previous spring, have now stopped it as obviously sugar/steroids etc atm. Was harsh her coming down hard and fast after such a good summer but it is what it is.
Just a few little things which most people probably aware of but wanted to share if it can help anyone elses baby. Thanks to all the good people on this forum for sharing advice on all the different subjects its been a god send to us, appreciate it.
