Ellie update :( :( :(

[MrsElle]

The vet came over to see Ellie this evening and as soon as he saw her he said 'dog attack'

This confirmed my initial thoughts given that she has wounds on all four legs.

He shaved all the wounds, most were superficial but the worst was a puncture wound to her offside hind which had hit an artery. I forgot most of what the vet said (stressed and upset) but basically his decision, given her age (27) was to leave the wound open and draining to try to flush any infection from the dogs saliva out. He did say that he would treat a younger horse differently but I can't remember why and what he would have done. She had some antibiotic squirted into the puncture wound and three injections, tetanus, anti inflamatory/painkiller and antibiotic. I have antibiotic injections to give her and bute and the vet will come back in three days.

The vet did say that should Ellie get an infection then the prognosis wasn't good. Please send huge vibes for the old girl.

Some pics, all after the vet had been

 

[Hedwards]

oh god, they look horrible - i'll send as many posititive vibes as i possibly can. I really hope everything is ok. hugs!

 

[tabithakat64]

Oh God how awful

Sending Ellie loads of vibes and you some hugs

 

[Honeypots]

OMG...how awful.

I do hope she gets well soon.x

 

[k9h]

Oh my :-(

Big hugs for you & Ellie ((((()))))

 

[MrsMozart]

F' he!! Poor baby! When did this happen? Sorry, I missed your post.

Aw hugs to you hunny and all crossed for Ellie girl.

C.x

 

[3Beasties]

Loads of (((VIBES))) coming your way

I will keep my fingers crossed for you both!

Do you know who's dog it was?

 

[samstar]

Omg poor ellie, is there anyone in your proximity who would have seen a dog on the run

Sending (((((Vibes))))) on getting well soon

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

That is horrific - poor girl. Sending lots and lots of vibes.

 

[AmyMay]

Oh, love - that's just awful.

Healing vibes to Ellie. Keep us posted.

 

[f_s_]

OMG...dog attack!!!!

Big (((((vibes))))) to Ellie, how awful!

I'm actually very shocked! Do you have any idea who's dog it might be?

Poor Ellie, I hope that she makes a full recovery, fingers, hooves and everything else crossed for her x

 

[TinselRider]

Oh my! sending ***HUGE vibes*** poor girl

 

[Digger123]

huge hugs((((((((((()))))))))) for you and Ellie
How horrendus to find your mare in that state. I hope she makes a speedy recovery.

 

[Rebels]

OMG thats awful. (((((((((((((((Vibes)))))))))))))))) Hope she gets better quickly. How anyone could let their dog do that i dont know.

 

[Charmaine18]

Oh no, they look nasty! Massive vibes for Ellie and you. Any idea whose dog it was?

 

[Chico Mio]

Poor girly

Damned irresponsible dog owners who don't keep their animals under control

Big vibes for her <<<<<>>>>> that there is no infection and a Hug for you (((()))

 

[reddie]

Oh dear that's awful, hope she gets better soon. any idea who's dog it is?

 

[ForeverBroke_]

(((Vibes!))) Wishing her a speedy recovery . x

 

[MrsElle]

Haven't got a clue who's dog it was, no one saw anything. First thing I noticed was that Daisy had runny crap down her legs and her tail and I said to OH that something had scared her. We then saw Ellie's legs.

I am putting something in the village paper and also going to phone the local vets to see if a dog was taken in injured as Ellie will definately have kicked it.

She didn't bat an eyelid through all the poking and prodding the vet did, bless her.

 

[Sags_Deer]

Fingers crossed for you, lots of healing vibes for you. Have you considered some homeopathy as well.

 

[christi]

oh god your poor horse !!

i hope she gets better soon xx

 

[YorksG]

Hope she makes a good recovery poor old lady. I hope she got the dog a couple of goo'uns!

 

[FeatherPower]

she is such a good girl - I am in absolute pieces here. as many vibes as are possible being sent.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Oh no, poor Ellie and poor you.

{{{Vibes}}} to Ellie, {{{Hugs}}} to you and fingers crossed all goes well.

 

[spotty_pony]

aww that's awful!

[[[vibes coming your way]]] I hope she gets better soon!

 

[Chumsmum]

((HEALING VIBES))

C x

 

[sueeltringham]

I've got everything crossed that her injuries heal well. It's appalling that someone's dog has caused her injuries. I bet someone, somewhere knows something as it's hard to believe the dog would have got away unscathed.

Sue

 

[saddlesore]

Oh my goodness!! Thats awful

Huge huge ((((((((((vibes)))))))))) for your girlie

 

[charlie55]

OH god!! Poor Ellie, lots of healing vibes and hugs, and of course a big kiss for her too. Poor girly

x

 

[jenbleep]

Oh that's terrible! I wish Ellie all the vibes in the world!!!

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