I think my gelding is dying

cavalo branco said:
What a roller coaster! Fingers crossed he continues to do well. Look after yourself too, you have had a stressful time.
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Quite - I've cried all the tears and said goodbye, now feeling hopeful but also terrified. Bank account is screaming - insurance will cover all the treatments and tests until £5,000 but the livery at the clinic and feed, etc., has to be paid for directly. He's been there 10 days now but when we took him in I was convinced he wasn't coming home. I've never seen a horse go so downhill. I honestly think he'd have laid down and died at home. Now it really is starting to look like he'll be coming home at some point although I hardly dare hope. I *think* he looks a bit brighter in himself but could be kidding myself. He weighs a few kg more than when we took him in when he was going downhill fast and refusing to eat ... so clearly something is "better" inside if a little weight can stick and he WANTS TO EAT!!! Hurrah!
 
So pleased to read this! I lost one to protein losing enteropathy over 10 years ago and remember all too well the stress of a seriously ill horse. Everything crossed for you!
 
He's gone. In total shock. Thought things were getting better, starting to organise his homecoming and care programme. Even started to feel my thread title looked ridiculously melodramatic in the cold light of optimism. About an hour ago, the vet called to say he'd gone down and died. Presuming toxic shock relating to organ failure of some type. I am so sad, and now have to call his loaner who will be just as, if not more, heartbroken. Thanks for all the support and vibes - it means a lot x
 
so, so sorry. we all love our boys so much don't we. they are so incredibly precious. you have my deepest sympathy - I dread anything happening to my boy. we are sending you lots of love and hugs. you were so lucky to have him in your life. always treasure every memory.
 
Two weeks he was at the clinic I think. Apparently he has to have post mortem for insurance? Want to know what happened and also money will be good for all the extra costs. Feeling oddly detached thinking about it all right now. Imagine I've got a sleepless night ahead. It doesn't seem fair... But he was so loved, and not every horse gets that.
 
Look after yourself, you will be in shock- nothing can prepare you for what you have just experienced. So very very sorry xx

MissTyc said:
Two weeks he was at the clinic I think. Apparently he has to have post mortem for insurance? Want to know what happened and also money will be good for all the extra costs. Feeling oddly detached thinking about it all right now. Imagine I've got a sleepless night ahead. It doesn't seem fair... But he was so loved, and not every horse gets that.
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I am so very sorry to read this update.
Every-one involved has done as much as possible for him and all must have relaxed a little as he seemed to have turned a corner, so this will be a dreadful shock for everybody. I hope the post-mortem gives you a definitive answer.
Time now for you and loaner to look after yourselves, after living on your nerves for the last 2 weeks, you must both be exhausted.
 
So, so sorry. You did everything you could. I hope you get some answers - and some rest. It must have been a harrowing 2 weeks.
 
I'm sad to know that he has passed. He knew he was much loved, and you couldn't have done any more than you did! Take care.xxx
 
came on here to check this thread as the last post i read was so hopeful, what a horrible shock for you and his loaner...please look after yourselves and know that you did everything possible for him...
 
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