TheresaW
Well-Known Member
Sadly lost my friends old guy Bren tonight. I have looked after him for around 10 years now, and he's lived with my 3.
We moved from Essex to Notts just before Christmas, and Bren came too, didn't want to take his mates away. Before we moved, me and his owner had a long chat, because she knew she wouldn't be able to just come up if needed. She also knew I loved him as much as my own, so would do what was right.
Got to the yard after work, and he was down in the field. Knew straight away something wasn't right, so got him straight in. He has colicked before a few times, and the last time we thought that was it, but he recovered. This time, there was nothing obvious, other than wanting to lay down. No sweating, no pawing at his tummy.
Ummed and ahhed, called the vet, something just wasn't right. His heart rate was very fast, and his colour wasn't good. She did an internal and surgery was the only option. Long chat with Nic, and we made the call. He was 26, and Nic had him since weaning. She was sorry that I had to deal with it, I'm sorry I feel I let her down. Lots of tears, but he went very peacefully!
Goodbye Bren, I will miss you so much. X
We moved from Essex to Notts just before Christmas, and Bren came too, didn't want to take his mates away. Before we moved, me and his owner had a long chat, because she knew she wouldn't be able to just come up if needed. She also knew I loved him as much as my own, so would do what was right.
Got to the yard after work, and he was down in the field. Knew straight away something wasn't right, so got him straight in. He has colicked before a few times, and the last time we thought that was it, but he recovered. This time, there was nothing obvious, other than wanting to lay down. No sweating, no pawing at his tummy.
Ummed and ahhed, called the vet, something just wasn't right. His heart rate was very fast, and his colour wasn't good. She did an internal and surgery was the only option. Long chat with Nic, and we made the call. He was 26, and Nic had him since weaning. She was sorry that I had to deal with it, I'm sorry I feel I let her down. Lots of tears, but he went very peacefully!
Goodbye Bren, I will miss you so much. X