Debradley how is Honey today?

[seabiscuit]

Hope that she is getting better.... we are all thinking of you and rooting for Honey!

 

[debradley]

Hi there - she's not too bad today in herself thank you. There is a horrendous amount of debridement at the moment, so there is not a lot of skin left on the inner and front of the left hind now between the stifle and knee; and the right fore is breaking down even more now as well so would say will lose a lot of the skin between the back of the tendon at the knee joint down to below the fetlock/coronet band at the front. I'm finding it hard to believe that holes that big can actually heal themselves and it's not very pleasant being able to see the inner workings of your horses legs but I do trust my vet's judgement. Honey has taken a real dislike to having them hosed now (which I can't say I blame her); so I changed track and am now bathing and throwing cups of cold but not tap cold salted water at them. I still haven't got the stomach to actually get my hands in there to give it a scrubb so have resorted to using a natural sponge to try to loosen the debris. It's gross, but I actually think she's doing better than me at the moment, because she can't see it, or comprehend the impact of it (thank god)!! I might take some pictures and post them for you all to see - but you'll have to have an incredibly strong stomach, she has skin and hair falling off everywhere. If you'd rather not see them let me know and I won't post them.
But thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes.

 

[GinaB]

I was just thinking the same.

Still sending lots of get well soon vibes for Honey!

 

[franki]

I think you're incredibly brave, it's must be so hard to watch her suffer. Fingers crossed she continues to improve. Would she appreciate a little massage from you? Just very gentle strokes on her body, might make you both feel better.

 

[harrihjc]

Have been reading your other posts, I have everything crossed for her, and really feel for you

Poor honey ++++healing vibes++++

 

[Alibear]

Ouch that sounds so so sore. Think you're doing the right think in switching to bathing for now. Fingers firmly crossed that she pulls through this.

 

[Happy Horse]

At least she is ok in herself. I'd be interested to see how she is looking now.