Dermot Today.

[Forget_Me_Not]

I went to visit him this morning, let are reducing the amount of times they drain his belly, and now only getting a little above normal. He is on millions of drugs for matiance, antibiotics becuase of surgory and drugs to help his small intestine work. They did a scan by the time we came about about an hour later, it was good news as the intestine was slowing moving.

However I think the vet was trying to prepare me for idea of letting him go, his heart rate is around 70 odd (should be more like 30) Then theres the weight lose and slightly trembling. The vets are all puzzled by him for sure. They are trying to hurry the grass sickness results. I know that if its positive even with chronic the vets aren't sure hes suitable to save. I think I was more prepared to let him go the first day, the longer he's suviving the more I get hope.

I got to take him out for 10minuits, He had one or two nibbles, much was more interested in surroudings, dragging me down to end of passage and more keen on walking then grazing.

 

[AmyMay]

This does not look like a horse ready to give up - don't you either!!!!!!

 

[Boodle]

Best wishes to him... its obvious he is receiving the best care.

 

[madhector]

My fingers are still crossed for him xx

 

[TiaPony]

[vibes still coming loud and strong]
he looks much better though
*hugs* xx

 

[smokeybabes]

Sending you best wishes, and keeping my fingers crossed for you both.
He looks quite bright in pics where you are taking him for a walk.

 

[Agent XXX999]

It has to be a positive thing that you were allowed to take him for a walk.

Good luck x

 

[Elise]

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This does not look like a horse ready to give up - don't you either!!!!!!

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I agree!!

Loads of vibes from me......................

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Don't give up, he hasn't. Best wishes xxx

 

[llewyn]

Best wishes to you. Hope he recovers. Dont give up keep stong. Keep us all posted on how he improves. Sending lots of Hugs

 

[Starbucks]

Poor Dermot.

My thoughts are with him and all fingers and toes crossed for a speedy recovery.

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

Keep going, he is !!! Hope he keeps fighting

Love to both

xx

 

[harrihjc]

he doesn't look like he's giving up, I have everything crossed for you both! x

 

[riotgirl]

He doesn't look as though he has given up the fight yet. Fingers crossed he picks up some more. xx

 

[starsky]

Keep fighting for him, don't give up, he definitely doesn't look like he has. Look at him enjoying his walk in the sun

 

[Judie]

I lost a horse to Grass Sickness and he didn't last 24 hours or look as bright as your chap, so fingers crossed it isn't that.

Thinking of you both...xx

 

[Tempi]

Dont give up, lots of positive vibes coming your way xxxxxxxxxxx

 

[BroadfordQueen]

have been following these posts/updates since the first one you posted, but didnt reply to them as what i wanted to say had already been said plenty of times, but i feel i have to let you know that me and all my family are thinking and praying for you (mum and dad have been following this with me).

 

[Rueysmum]

He's such a lovely boy. He looks happy in the sunshine. Am so hoping he pulls through.

 

[GinaB]

Don't give up hope. We all have everything crossed for you. xx

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

I know Amymay, he is slowly becoming more alert etc, its just when vets are talking negitvely then theres no point kidding your self, as long as theres hope however. God knows what I'd do without Dermot.


When I met him...

This morning pulling his face...

 

[RachelB]

Fingers still crossed, especially for a speedy (and negative) grass sickness result!

 

[anniedoherty]

What lovely photos. He looks much brighter than I thought he would. Keep fighting Dermot!

 

[WeeBrown]

Keep believeing in him, he definitely seems more alert outside the stable from the pics you posted. We'll all be thinking about you and wishing you both the best.

 

[Lady_Bug]

I hope it isn't grass sickness, or if it is and it's chronic then he can be saved. He does look a lot better and more alert in these photos so try and stay positive.

Still thinking of you x

 

[TheresaW]

Come on Dermot, you have to get better.

 

[TGM]

It is lovely to see him looking so bright - I am truly hoping he will make a full recovery. I know vets often veer on the pessimistic side just to cover themselves.

 

[Theresa_F]

Will keep everthing crossed for his recovery - he certainly does not look sad and sorry for himself so is hopefully mentally well which is a huge bonus for him getting back to normal.

 

[exracemad]

Think everything has been pretty much said what i was gonna say.

Good luck and fingers crossed for a negative grass sickness result.

x

 

[Pidge]

I know I will get slated for posting this, but FMN please do not get your hopes up with people posting how bright he is looking. Please prepare yourself for the worst. You know what I went through with Higgs and I'm sorry to say this but Dermot is going through exactly what Higgs went through 2 years ago. I more than anyone want Dermot to get better but I am trying to be realistic and don't want you to get your hopes up. I am crying again as I type this as it always seems to be the nicest horses that get GS and its just not fair

Sorry I don't mean to upset the apple cart but I really don't want you getting your hopes up with him, to possibly have them dashed right down. I've done it with Higgs and it was a long way to come down

These were taken on the Friday after Higgs had his colic surgery on the Wednesday morning, vets said he should have been dead on the Thursday and it was confirmed as GS on the Friday and he was PTS on the Sunday. It broke my heart and I just feel so bad that you are going through this with Dermot, if there was anything I could do I would as no horse deserves to get GS.