I think my horse is telling me 'it's time'

I had to have one of ours PTS between Christmas and New Year and I was asking myself constantly - has she had enough? I finally made the decision - it broke us all up and made me physically ill - but now I can say that it was the right thing to do for her. Maybe not for us, but certainly for dear old Amber. Soooo sorry for you - it's just unbearable - we're all with you though.xxxxxx
 
I'm so sorry. This is always such a tough decision to make, even though you know you are doing the right thing. Just one thought though....could her lethargy be a reaction to the Danilon? Is there an alternative painkiller that could be tried?
 
What a truly lucky horse to have had one caring owner all her life. If you feel it's the right thing to do inside, then it's the right thing to do. She will be free from any discomfort and as you say, will end her happy life with dignity.

Such a brave, hard decision. But she will always be with you, always.

Hugs xx
 
Bit of an update. My mum has spoken to my vet whilst I was at work. My vet knows my horse inside out, having been her vet since she was 8, and I trust her totally. She has said that given her good condition, and also knowing her 'ways' when she is not feeling well, that we need to give the meds a chance to really work. She can also have a stronger painkiller for 5 days if needed. I will work closely with my vet over this, she is very honest and will always put the horse first.
I will give her a chance, but first I have to get the bloody Danilon down her. I will get one chance at each method, she is that cunning.
 
lhotse said:
Bit of an update. My mum has spoken to my vet whilst I was at work. My vet knows my horse inside out, having been her vet since she was 8, and I trust her totally. She has said that given her good condition, and also knowing her 'ways' when she is not feeling well, that we need to give the meds a chance to really work. She can also have a stronger painkiller for 5 days if needed. I will work closely with my vet over this, she is very honest and will always put the horse first.
I will give her a chance, but first I have to get the bloody Danilon down her. I will get one chance at each method, she is that cunning.
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I read your OP at work but didn't have time to think of a suitable reply.

That's good news about what your vet said right?

And fantastic that you can trust your vet and she knows your mare so well.
 
Glad to hear you have a good vet! Have you tried her meds in some natural yoghurt?
As hopefully you have brought some more time together, it might be a good time to have a chat with your vet so that she knows your wishes for when the time is right. I am very grateful that I had talked it all through with my vet, so he knew my wishes and I only had to make that very hard phone call and not discuss all the options at the time.
 
Oh big hugs to you hun!

My pony recently had her best buddie PTS. Magic was 27 and her owner had owned her since Magic was 2 years old. She was the ladies 28th birthday present.

It is one of the hardest decisions we will ever make but take comfort in the fact that she is helping you to decide. You know her and if you think she has had enough then do what is best by her.

I dread the day I ever have to deal with this and with mine also being 27 its hard not to think about it at all.

Thinking of you xx
 
my horse refused point blank to take danilon so i ended up mashing it up into dust then putting it in a syringe with a bit of water and a tiny drop of peppermint flavouring, my lad took it and didn't even try to spit it out as he had the taste of the peppermint to disguise it.

you could also get a handful of sugar beet and mix the danilon into it with a drop of the flavouring. sometimes though it's easier to have the phenylbutazone to syringe as it's already a powder. my horse won't touch it at all but once syringed into him he had no choice.

i really hope you can get the meds down your horse and there's an improvement. you sound like a really caring owner and your horse sounds lovely and very lucky.
 
You sound like such a loving and responsive owner - to be aware of her feelings and what they seem to show, even though it would be so easy to deny, is wonderful. Whatever happens, I hope you both end up happy, even if that has to mean no longer being together soon x
 
Well, today's update, I've just left the yard, and she's tucking into her haynet. She's grazed for a good couple of hours in the field, but then it started raining and she wanted to come in. Honey and Danilon sandwich this morning ended up mostly on me (sticky) and she spat the bread out, so she's had her Danilon mixed with water and the remaining honey (sticky again) in a syringe. I am hopeful that when I go back tonight, she will have eaten a good portion of hay. She does look brighter today.
 
Glad she's looking a bit better and you've managed to get some down her. Syringe sounds like the way to go :)
 
aww big hugs to you, your post actually brought a tear to my eyes. You know her well and only you will decide but you obviously care for her and i'm sure when the day comes she will know she is well loved.
 
Aww must be awful for you ((((HUGS))))

We are havin the same with are old girl she is 37/28 in may time!! I think when she stops eating that will be the day for her cause she lives for her dinner buckets!!

I think in your heart you know what has to be done!! I lost my old girl in the 12th feb 2005 she was 35 and i had to make the decision for her as hard as it was i had to let her go!! Also i had my boy he was only 12yo PTS 31st sep 2010 due to a fractured shoulder and i had to make that decision after 9 weeks of them telling me he was coming home and he was better!!

Just think she has had a wonderful life with you!! Massive hugs
 
My beautiful mare went to heaven today, with the sun on her back and a mouthful of lush green grass.
R.I.P Kimmy Noodle Mare, you can run free now
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Big hugs to you, such a hard decision but well done for taking it and not turning from the responsibility. Your beautiful mare can be happy, healthy, and free in the gorgeous fields in the sky.
RIP.
 
I write this with tears in my eyes, its always a hard decision to say goodbye, Your girl will always be in your thoughts and she hasnt suffered.
Hugs for you and a prayer for your girl xx
 
Oh my, I am so very sorry to read this :(

You did the kindest thing as hard as it must have been.

She was so lucky to have had you as her owner for so long, if only all horses could be so lucky.

She will always be with you ((HUG))

Rest in Peace Kimmy.

Sadiemay
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Oh bless you both. You showed such courage in making a very difficult decision. She'll be running free now, happy and pain free. What a lovely , caring and brave owner you are.Hugs and love to you.
RIP Kimmy, run free in the knowledge you were so loved xx
 
I am so sorry for the loss of your girl, we lost Leonie in November after 35 years we also had her mum and brother, she was a part of our lives for all those years and we are still missing her so much. Leonie was as fit as a fiddle but within two days she went down hill with liver failure so we know exactly how you are feeling, she also took the decision out of our hands by passing away ten minutes before the vet came back after dashing back to the surgery to do her bloods (she always had a mind of her own!!) I am sure she is now having a great time with her mum and brother and our other three oldies who we lost before her and I'm sure your girl will be with her family and friends too. Take care and always try to remember the good times you had with her xxxx
 
Such a horrible time although it sounds like you have are making the right decision. It's nice ot hear horses with such conciderate owners. *Big hugs*
 
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