I want to cry - post dental problems

Thanks Fiona/goldenstar. I actually posted for moral support, hence the I want to cry bit.

If anyone is confused the correct course of action in this situation is to call out the emergency vet from the specialist equine hospital and follow her advice to the letter.

If anyone would like to give some more moral support it would be appreciated.
 
How many times do i have to apologise, or is this now an opportunity for the other HH's to have a go too and carry on the upset by upsetting another because well its fun, i will choose to ignore now too.
 
To be honest it would be a very large coincidence if it wasn't linked to yesterday's dental, however it may have aggravated an existing problem.

I looked in her mouth as well, and all of her gums are pink and uninflamed and she isn't sore in her mouth when the vet poked around - there is a small piece of bone/tooth coming out where her wolf tooth was extracted 4 months ago, but that's not necessarily a problem - I had loads of those when I had a tooth out. Her left eye and nostril have been a tiny bit gunky for a while and the swelling is on that side.

The plan is 5 days if antibiotics and bute and if it doesn't settle face x-rays.

I am doomed never to ride my horse - this is my week off work as well. But we've bonded now and I honestly don't care if I never ride her again as lomg as she's happy.

Paula
 
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She's four isn't she I think four year olds are fond of the vet , I seem to remember that from when we bred youngsters .
Saturday in front of the fire enjoying a bottle of wine with your OH no! Enjoy it pacing the kitchen worrying about what's going on on the yard.
 
Has she been at the yard long ?

Only reason i ask is i am sure mine got "freshers" flu - not strangles as current diagnosis is pointing too - she had come out of a field where she had run for a few months - came down to my yard and she was off the hooks from day 2 - she was also started on her injections the day after she arrived.

I think sometimes its just a shock to the immune system when they get hit with all and sundry on a new yard

Poor lamb
Stop worrying - well try not too - and the yard owner may not be that bad - at least you an turst her to go back and check on her - a lot of yards would not do that for you
 
No she's been there 4 months. I shall have a little cry and then get up tomorrow, strap On my big girl panties and start again.

It could be much worse - it could have been like poor superted who had to have her lovely coloured horse put to sleep. Heartbreaking. When I got to the yard and Bree was flat out and didn't sit up when I called her I was really scared.

It's the yard manager I trust, not the owner. She'll probably throw me off the yard tomorrow for putting my foot down about the hay net.

Paula
 
Hi paula i dont have anything to add but i will send you a big hug and hope ur beautiful girl is feeling better tomorrow.:)
 
I find with my lad he gets a little stressed after a move and it doesn't necessarily show straight away, maybe a 3-4 months later.
The only things I hate about the idea of feeding off the floor is the fact my lad would just hoover it up in minutes, you can't gauge the exact amount you're giving, there's a higher chance of it getting soiled (wee and muck) then mixed in the bed. For a horse that's in for about 16 hours at night (say 4pm until 8am the next day) going 12 hours without hay (and yes that WOULD happen, my lad can eat a haynet tipped out onto a floor in ONE HOUR), an empty stomach for that length of time can't be good for them?
It's ok if the horse doesn't bolt his/her feed and hay down, but not for those prone to choke or those who think they're never going to be fed again (like mine).
Feeding from the floor might work for some but not others, it's not something you can force on an owner who prefers the nets. yes there are alternatives, the hay rack and the rack that fits under a corner manger, but if someone is told to feed their horse at head height by a vet, or feed from the ground, then they have to, we don't all have to agree with it.

Paulag, I'm glad your horse is feeling better XX
 
I am so sorry to hear this Paula. Poor you and poor Bree. Keep us updated and I hope she is feeling better tomorrow xxxx sending you both hugs x
 
I am just so upset. As some of you may have guessed I'm no delicate flower, but the YO was so unkind I can't believe it. I had a sick horse, clearly in pain and to have a go at me when I was looking after her is beyond belief. I really hate leaving her even though she was improving.

Paula
 
Paulag said:
I am just so upset. As some of you may have guessed I'm no delicate flower, but the YO was so unkind I can't believe it. I had a sick horse, clearly in pain and to have a go at me when I was looking after her is beyond belief. I really hate leaving her even though she was improving.

Paula
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You always come across as a strong woman well able to stand up for yourself. So sorry to hear that despite this you've been made to feel so upset by your YO. I think we can all feel vulnerable when our beloved horses are ill. :(

I hope Bree's much better tomorrow and that you can resolve the situation with YO, or move on to a more suitable yard.
 
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Why don't you pop back up to the yard to see her? Maybe seeing how she is doing will put your mind at rest and then you can get some sleep xx
 
I'm just in tears - obviously this isn't the first problem I've had, but generally I just count the benefits and bite my tongue. I'm now really worried that Bree might have a bad reaction to the injections she had and no one will notice. I jus texted the yard manager to make sure she's eating when they do final checks. I will go up at 8am tomorrow. So glad I'm off this week now. would so much rather lose a weeks riding than have to go to work and worry about her.

Paula
 
Poor thing :( I always enjoy your updates and hearing this one just makes me sad. I am sure she is fine and eating away happily. She is lucky she has such a good mum xx
 
Paula - if she was going to react i am sure it would have started to show pretty quickly.

Stop worrying - its not helping her, you or the situation with the YO - if you like and trust the YM just doff your cap and say yes m'lady when you see her.

Good luck, get a glass of wine and try and chill - i am sure she will be fine
 
Always feels like it though when its your own horse doesnt it?

Hope shes back to herself soon -and that you can sort things so that you are both happy and can concentrate on nice things soon.

Huge hug
 
Got a text last night saying she was eating and pooping. Got 6 hours solid sleep before starting to mither about 5am. Gonna go down this morning first thing and check her before going to YHL if she is ok. It's only a few miles from me so I can check on her again later.

Then it's just a case of wait and see how she responds to the meds. Hopefully it's just a reaction to the dental work and not something deeper seated.

Paula
 
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