Horse not eaten or drank

[be positive]

Out of interest, for those reading this post.... how do horses get these ‘infections’ that seem to become life threatening???! What are they?? Where has it come from?? Right now I’d say it’s 50/50 that my boy pulls thru. How on earth do you go from okay to life threatening infection??!

I guess it is from the environment they live in, any tiny scratch is potentially going to allow infection in that may become serious depending on various scenarios, the recent flooding in some areas will have spread onto the ground they are living on and things are so easily picked up, we pick up infections despite living in fairly clean environments compared to animals, we wash, use toilets, eat properly prepared food yet still succumb, so our horses being exposed to germs constantly must have an increased risk of getting unwell.

I hope he continues to improve xx

 

[ycbm]

Out of interest, for those reading this post.... how do horses get these ‘infections’ that seem to become life threatening???! What are they?? Where has it come from?? Right now I’d say it’s 50/50 that my boy pulls thru. How on earth do you go from okay to life threatening infection??!

Immune system fails to catch it. The bugs are there in the environment all the time, just one day the immune system fails to spot them and take them out.

When he's better I would test for Cushings if you haven't already, that's one of the most common reasons for immune suppression.

Or you might just have been unlucky.

I have everything crossed, he's only alive now because he has such an observant and caring owner.

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[meleeka]

Only just seen this. I’m keeping everything crossed that he recovers quickly.

This is precisely why it’s never a good idea to leave horses turned out and not check them. As you’ve found out, even well cared for horses come down with things that escalate very quickly, for no apparent reason. Imagine if you hadn’t been so quick to recognise something was wrong? He’d have had no change. Anyway, hopefully your quick response means he can fight it x

 

[racebuddy]

Hi , i think it depends on what type of infection, peritonitis is life theatening , i nearly lost my boy due to bleeding into his abdomen And severe irritble bowel bloods showed high infection and was very anemic xxx how is ur boy today xxxx

 

[clairefeekerry1]

He was quite bright this am so I turned him out for a few hours and it was dry and sunny and the whole yard went out.... however when I went to check on him a few hours later he was absolutely miserable. Standing in the corner of the field head down near the floor. I had to drag him in pretty much. I rugged him well and left him for a bit. He was slightly perkier a few hours later but not great. Vet is out 7.30 am tomorrow

 

[clairefeekerry1]

i think the plan is to admit him tomorrow

 

[AmyMay]

i think the plan is to admit him tomorrow

Sounds like the best way forward. I’m very surprised that the vet didn’t come out to him today.

 

[clairefeekerry1]

I probably shouldn’t have turned him out but he seemed keen m. I’m going to do another check later tonight and vet will come out immediately if no improvement.

 

[Carrottom]

Is he eating , drinking and pooing?

 

[clairefeekerry1]

Yes he is now eating well and drinking and pooing fine. He is much brighter than earlier so vet out at 7.30am as planned. So bloody stressful. I’m hoping they do admit him as they can probably deal with it better there than at home

 

[Carrottom]

Yes he is now eating well and drinking and pooing fine. He is much brighter than earlier so vet out at 7.30am as planned. So bloody stressful. I’m hoping they do admit him as they can probably deal with it better there than at home

That sounds positive. ? he continues too improve tomorrow.
It's horribly stressful when they are poorly but you're doing everything you can.

 

[racebuddy]

Bless u xxx u must be shattered xxxx hows he doing ? Xxx any brighter ? Xxx ???

 

[vmac66]

Hope he continues to improve and makes, a good recovery.

 

[racebuddy]

HOw is she this am xxx did vets come ?

 

[clairefeekerry1]

He is much better this am everyone, thanks. No temp and heart rate all normal and gut sounds. Vet has been out and has taken new bloods and hopefully they will show a huge reduction in infection markers

 

[ycbm]

Whew!

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[racebuddy]

thats great news , fingers crossed for blood results xxx