I'm so disappointed....

[Janetterose]

Rose was rushed back from stud yesterday and into clinic with a bladder infection (we think). There was a lot of blood in her urine although that is clearing up now and thankfully it looks as if she is going to be ok. She was going to be covered yesterday and was in prime 'breeding mode'. So we have lost her chance to breed from her this year and next year she will be 18. Whilst I would never send her away again (she was at stud for 12 weeks) I would consider AI at home. But part of me thinks she should be left alone now and the other part wants her baby as she is my first horse and I love her so much. I know what the sensible thing to do is but its not easy! What would ou do in my position?

 

[seansheep]

gosh - 12 weeks is a long time to be at stud and only due to be covered yesterday - had she had problems getting in foal ? If so then that answers your question more than her age

an infection can happen and the best person to ask about a possible recurrence is the vet

if she is being put to a stallion that is smaller than her so that the foal wouldn't be large and she has the all clear from the vet in regard to infection and breeding prognosis and she hasn't been at stud for 12 weeks due to conceiving problems then you could still try next year.

 

[sallyf]

I would get her home ,sorted out and leave her alone until next year and then reasess what sort of condition she is in.
If she is in good order with herself i would have a good repro vet out to check her over and if all is well i would try and AI her at home.
If she is fit and well 18 is no age really these days.
Both of my original mares were in ther late teens and had competed all there lives they both went on to give me a number of foals with no problems.
One of mine was like yours though didnt cycle and put up fluid away at stud where as she never had that problem with either AI or natural cover at home.
If you do choose AI though pick a nice healthy young stallion with good fertility.

 

[Janetterose]

Just spoken to vet and she is still bleeding although she is well in herself. She is wondering whether there is trauma to the urethra so she will be in for a few days more. Poor old girl. Thanks for the reassurance guys - I feel a bit better now!

 

[seansheep]

if humans can have urinary infections then why shouldn't horses - and if you've ever had one they b****y hurt

think your girl needs lots of hugs and a good few carrots

she'll be fine but I'll bet she is definitely in a bit of pain - poor girl

 

[Janetterose]

I think it was the amount of blood that shocked everyone including the stud who have never had a similar incident and the vets. Shes definately got a bladder infection evident from the blisters in her bladder, just wonder where the blood is coming from cos there is no trauma in the bladder. They are going to scan and scope again tomorrow.

 

[seansheep]

fingers xed and good luck

bladder is exit from kidneys - have the vets checked those as well ?

most UTract infections link kidney and bladder but the vets are the experts - all you can do is tlc (and pay the bills !)

 

[Janetterose]

Apparently they can only check left kidney as the other is too far back in a horse. They are going to check left one tomorrow. Its gotta be coming from somewhere.
Thank god (or Pet Plan)for insurance.

 

[ClaireT]

You poor thing! - all that waiting and now this.... I hope all goes well with rose tomorrow.
Keep us posted xxx

 

[Janetterose]

Rose is coming home tomorrow. She is still bleeding and they think she may be torn as well as having a bladder infection but she is very perky so likely to heal with anti-biotics. We had a lovely cuddle tonight and I will be so glad to have her home. So my breeding (or not) experience is well and truly over, at least until next year when and if we do it it will be from home with AI. Thank you for all your support guys and thanks also to everyone at Langaller who have been so kind and concerned about Rose.

 

[measles]

Glad to hear she's coming home and I hope she recovers quickly with TLC.

 

[seansheep]

seconded - her recovery will surely speed up once she's back at home and in familiar surroundings

 

[htobago]

sallyf's advice sounds good to me. 18 is certainly not too old. We had a 20yo mare to my stallion this year - they decided to AI her at home with chilled semen, as they didn't want her stressed by travelling or being away at stud.

She had never taken by AI before, so they weren't too hopeful, but she took this time (very fertile young stallion

) - in fact she had twins

, but the vet pinched one out and she's held the other one fine.