Dermot Today.

Well he's a fighter, that's for sure. I really hope he pulls through. Fingers still tightly crossed for him.
 
Aww Pidge that is so sad.
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I think it is the eyes you have to look at - once the spark is gone it often tells us something....however not always, so while Dermots still here, there is still hope but I would agree with you that FMN should remain aware of the possibly sad outcome.
 
Have been following all your posts - but not replied before ....... Keeping everything crossed for you and Dermot ! Sounds and looks to me like he's not prepared to give up just yet - he's fighting so keep fighting with him! My boy had 4 anasectics in 4 days at the age of 23 after a severe knee injury - vets didn't think he'd make it through the ops or be able to save him, or at very least certainly he'd never be ridden again ....... he wasn't prepared to accept that verdict ! That was 3 years ago and now at the age of 26 he is stronger than ever and still happily carries me for miles and there's nothing he can't do!
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Our equine friends can sometimes surprise even the most qualified of people!
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Be strong Dermot - healing vibes winging their way to you from a veteran who has been there .......... !!

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Agree with both side of it - don't give up on him unless you feel it is in his best interests - big hugs to you, dread to think how I'd cope - don't forget though that vets always come across as negative.

I really hope he pulls through this and you have lots more fun together
 
It's not about getting your hopes up - its about remaining positive . Which is important for the owner and more importently the horse.

And at the moment he's being treated for colic surgery - it may well (and probably isn't) grass sickness.

Keep possitive for Dermots sake FMN!
 
Thank-you pridge, you totaly understand what its like, he is a fighter but even in the bestest possible out come he may never be fully well again. The vet just called to give us and idea of vet bill so far (we have little insurance so I don't know where this money will come from) he said he is going to pester and pester to try and get the result tomorrow. If he is postitive we will have to rethink things. I have been very strong and positive till now but I can't kid my self, it may be better to prepare for the worse and anything more be a bonus.
 
I know Tia, whilst he's still here theres hope but I just wanted to show that even with the worst form of GS horses can look like Higgs did and Dermot does
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Apart from a bit of saliva round his mouth he looked fine, until you saw his drips, and colic surgery scar
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He too lost a lot of weight and had the shakes. I just don't want FMN to get her hopes up too much like I did with Higgs as it is a long way down
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FMN, I hoped you'd understand the point of my post. It was never intended to upset you, just trying to help prepare you for when the vets get the results of the tests. If you prepare yourself for the worst then anything else is a bonus.
Was it impacted colic he had then? All the signs and symptons are unfortunately exactly the same as Higgs
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Dermot isn't that old is he?
I know though that whatever the outcome of the GS tests that you are a strong person and Dermot always comes first. If you want to talk let me know and I'll PM you my phone number. thinking of you both and sending you lots of love and hugs.
Sue and Pidge xxxxx
 
Ive seen your previous posts too and always hoped for good news with your updates. Keep your chin up and I really hope he pulls through!
 
FMN - I think you are so right in what you have just said. The vets must do the medical stuff but it must mean a lot to Dermot that you are able to keep on popping down to visit him and keep him stimulated by short walks out and just there being his mum.
 
(((((sending all the vibes I can muster for your gorgeous horse.)))))

must add that I'm very impressed by how you seem to be handling this and keeping a level head..
 
My fingers are crossed for him, it appears there is a spate of grass sickness around at the moment, there is an article in H and H about it. One poor owner has lost several horses within a week.
I do hope he hasn't got it, it's good he is looking brighter and taking an interest, the one grass s case I saw was nothing like that, desperately ill with green gloop pouring out of it's nose and mouth.
you can't do any more than you are, he's in capable hands, and if you just keep his morale up that's a huge boost to him I should think.
 
He does look a lot brighter in the pics of him going for a walk.

I really hope he pulls through for you FMN, i have everything crossed
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FMM, please keep your hopes up. We have lost 2 to GS, and both of those literally looked like death warmed up - nowhere near as bright as Dermot.
Remember horses do recover from GS also. I know of 1 who is now 5yo (he had it as a 3yo) and he has no problems since. He is also the fattest, bolshiest thing I have ever knwon (probably because hes a WB).
Good luck.
 
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[/ QUOTE ] Well its a spring ilness, with may being peak, 2-7years of age is peak age and Dermot is 6. It also tends to be when they have moved in the last two months... Dermot moved a few months ago too. There is a link to stress of moving, new horses, breaking, castrating all of which Dermot has had bar last.
 
He is precisely the sort of horse at risk as you say. It may well not be GS. If it is, it is chronic. I have known 9 cases of GS in the past year (this spring and last), our area has the highest rate in the country. Of those 9, 3 were chronic. All three survived. It takes time, and a lot of effort with a little bit of luck but it can be overcome. Dermot is fit and strong and still appears bright. If the worst does happen, you know that you gave him happiness and strength.
If it is GS, I don't know how much experience your practice will have. If in doubt, insist they phone a more experienced hospital such as the Dick vet or liverpool. x
 
He does look very bright, I really really hope he gets well and you get some answers soon.

Yes unfortunately Dermot is in the age bracket where GS is most common, there is actually a feature on it in Your Horse I think it is this month.

Hugs to you both.
 
just read your other posts , So sorry to hear about whats happened to dermot xx


Keep your chin up and stay positive for dermot .
After all hes got abit of the auld irish blood in him and the irish dont give up easily :P

When do you think you will get the results of the GS ?
 
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I believe hes at the surgery in Arundel.
If I was in that area, there would be nowhere else id wish to take my horse.
 
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