Listen to your horses folks!

[doodle]

I knew Robin was unwell. Vet has been again and he is really poorly. His lungs and trachea are full of mucus. He dosnt really have a cough and no snot. He has had a trachea wash to try and find the base issue (virus/bacteria/cell changes/inflammation) and he has started on meds to try and open up lungs and get the crud out. No wonder he has been struggling so much. He is an amazing horse with putting up with so much and not complaining. At least now we know the issue and can save a trip to hospital. I really hope the drugs work quick. Vet running bloods tonight and also doing a cushings test.

 

[Barlow]

Poor chap, but I’m so relieved that you have hopefully got to the bottom of things.

 

[doodle]

He is also to stay in ulcer meds for a couple of weeks before we re scope then as we need him to be able to breath first

 

[splashgirl45]

fingers crossed that he improves soon. at least you know what is going on now..good luck

 

[ITPersonnage]

Well done you for reacting to his needs and making sure the vet was kept informed. Hope he's feeling perkier again soon.

 

[Marnie]

Glad you have hopefully got an answer of what has been bothering him, fingers crossed that he improves quickly.

 

[EventingMum]

Poor Robin, so glad you've found out his problem, it's no wonder he was feeling so rotten.

 

[doodle]

No wonder he was looking tired. He is tired with the effort of breathing.

 

[doodle]

He did his usual with sedation. I am getting to the “eekk he is not waking up moment “ when suddenly he goes ping “I’m awake, where’s my food”. He has had first lot of meds and ate them all so that’s good.

 

[Quigleyandme]

Poor Robin. It sounds wretched and I hope he is feeling better soon. At least he is eating. So plucky ?

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Bless him, poor lad Glad you are getting to the bottom of his feeling rotten x

 

[CanteringCarrot]

Yes, it's a point that cannot be made often enough!

Glad you're getting to the bottom of it. In my experience, most breathing meds work quickly!

 

[doodle]

That’s why I like my vet so much. If I say something Is wrong he knows something is wrong even if we can’t find the problem immediately.

 

[COldNag]

I hope Robin is feeling better very soon. He's lucky to have such a good and attentive owner and vet looking after him.

 

[doodle]

Have just phoned insurance to make yet another claim. I expect next year renewal will be too much.

 

[scats]

Poor chap. Hope he’s ok x

 

[TinseLeneHorse]

Well done for trusting your instincts and persevering until you found out what was wrong with him. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

 

[Roxylola]

So glad you've got to the bottom of this

 

[oldie48]

Well done for persisting, you knew he wasn't right! You are also so right in saying listen to your horse, they do tell you when something is not right, trouble is sometimes they have to shout to be heard and I'm guilty of having been deaf on occasions. I hope he feels better very soon.

 

[doodle]

I am ashamed to say I always thought he was a bit of a drama Queen. It turns out he is actually pretty stoical.

 

[oldie48]

I am ashamed to say I always thought he was a bit of a drama Queen. It turns out he is actually pretty stoical.

Trouble is we can never know what they are really feeling and they are very good at hiding things for their own protection. TBH I think generally they have quite a high pain threshold which can really works against them in a domestic situation. I had a situation very recently when Rose who likes to have a bit of a pop over a fence just said "no" although she was happy enough to school quite nicely. I just thought she was having a "Rose" moment but when my lovely physio checked her about 10 days later she found a significant muscular issue in her hind end. She'd been turned out and got her feet stuck through a fence whilst rolling although apart from a couple of grazes on the inside of her hocks, I thought she was fine. She wasn't but she kept schooling!

 

[racebuddy]

Just caught up
Xxxx
Poor robin xxx glad u
Found out why xxxx how is he tonight xxx

 

[FinnishLapphund]

{{{{{{Vibes}}}}}} to Robin, hope the meds starts to improve things soon.

 

[SEL]

You know your horse well done for persevering and i really hope he gets better soon

 

[SpotsandBays]

Poor boy. Good to know that you’ve got a plan of action for him. Hopefully he perks up soon!

 

[jumbyjack]

Poor Robin, a lucky boy to have such a dedicated owner. I hope he improves rapidly now!

 

[babymare]

Poor Robin but equally lucky Robin to have you. You have listened time and time again and been persistent in finding out what was wrong. He is a very lucky boy and, now you know what's wrong, will hopefully bounce back. X

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

We ve had a couple of horses “off it” over last few weeks ...sounds similar...at least Robin is getting meds and will feel better soon. Healing vibes winging their way to you.

 

[Hannahgb]

Well done for listening. Must be such a relief to get to the problem. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery x

 

[Trouper]

I knew Robin was unwell. Vet has been again and he is really poorly. His lungs and trachea are full of mucus. He dosnt really have a cough and no snot. He has had a trachea wash to try and find the base issue (virus/bacteria/cell changes/inflammation) and he has started on meds to try and open up lungs and get the crud out. No wonder he has been struggling so much. He is an amazing horse with putting up with so much and not complaining. At least now we know the issue and can save a trip to hospital. I really hope the drugs work quick. Vet running bloods tonight and also doing a cushings test.

What an exhausting thing for both you and him to go through. Hope the meds kick in soon.