jaquelin
Well-Known Member
Horse colicked Tuesday morning and by 1pm not responding to treatment so went to equine hospital where he was operated on. Found small intestine trapped in the epiploic foramen ( small opening in gut near liver), this was freed up, no necrosis and he was sewn up.
48 hours have passed and gut still not active, and intestine filling. Pulse is not high, but vet has suggested that he may need a second surgery to empty gut. We are in wait and see mode, but if he deteriorates, then we will take this route; also if the gut doesn't start responding soon. He looks ok-ish not stressed or shocky, although quiet.
I am distraught as I feel very pessimistic. Will the gut every start responding, is this all hopeless, is it the end of the line? Any thoughts please - I do not want to lose him...
48 hours have passed and gut still not active, and intestine filling. Pulse is not high, but vet has suggested that he may need a second surgery to empty gut. We are in wait and see mode, but if he deteriorates, then we will take this route; also if the gut doesn't start responding soon. He looks ok-ish not stressed or shocky, although quiet.
I am distraught as I feel very pessimistic. Will the gut every start responding, is this all hopeless, is it the end of the line? Any thoughts please - I do not want to lose him...