Liver and kidney failure

I agree as well. I have found that bloods are always inconclusive for this kind of thing. I would definitely just do your best with keeping her happy and keeping weight on her and you will know when to call it a day. I have recently moved my really fussy mare over to Baileys Senior soft and lite. You can soak it into a mash and she loves it. It means that I know she is getting what she needs vitamin and mineral wise. Her teeth are fine, but she just seems to like it in a mash.
 
I'm sorry if this seems harsh, but I would put this lovely old pony to sleep before anything bad happens to her. The vet has said she is very sick and you can't keep an eye on her 24/7. What if she colics or chokes again or collapses while you are not there. Sounds like you are doing a FANTASTIC job looking after her, but that is what I would do. It's so, so hard and I'm sorry you and your neighbour are going through this.
 
You have already gone above and beyond for this elderly pony who has had the best possible twilight years of her life. I would not have a 30+ year old pony hospitalised, that could mean their last days are spent in an unfamiliar place, scared and stressed. What ever the outcome be proud of what you have done.

I'm not sure what the current advice is but it's worth checking how much oil is OK if you're feeding a lot of linseed and her condition is not too bad.
 
Marigold4 said:
I'm sorry if this seems harsh, but I would put this lovely old pony to sleep before anything bad happens to her. The vet has said she is very sick and you can't keep an eye on her 24/7. What if she colics or chokes again or collapses while you are not there. Sounds like you are doing a FANTASTIC job looking after her, but that is what I would do. It's so, so hard and I'm sorry you and your neighbour are going through this.
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No not harsh and i think honestly if she were mine and the end decision were mine I'd be agreeing. The reason I'd asked here was because I was told yesterday evening of the decision made between the vet and owner and I was concerned about what the next stage could be.
I did actually question putting her through winter last year but turns out i was very wrong. She is currently literally the best she's been in years so although it may not have been my decision its one I am happy to go along with for now very carefully.
 
nutjob said:
You have already gone above and beyond for this elderly pony who has had the best possible twilight years of her life. I would not have a 30+ year old pony hospitalised, that could mean their last days are spent in an unfamiliar place, scared and stressed. What ever the outcome be proud of what you have done.

I'm not sure what the current advice is but it's worth checking how much oil is OK if you're feeding a lot of linseed and her condition is not too bad.
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Thank you, that's kind.
You make a very good point re. the oil but I'm not totally sure who I'd check that with. Or i could just cut it out. The grass will be coming through shortly and she will be out a lot more so although the extra calories are great she is no longer ribby and hippy! She has a nice little round bottom and coverage.
 
Fwiw, I think you have made the right decision re hospitalisation. She is now at the stage where she needs her quality of life prioritised over the quantity, imho.
If you and the owners feel that she is doing OK for now, I wouldn't worry too much about the bloods, just deal with the pony in front of you. However as you are the one who sees most of the pony, I do think that the owners should be guided by you as to what the future holds.
 
nutjob said:
This looks like a sensible article. When my pony was ill I was told low protein and no oil / fat but that has changed now and protein is recommended and a moderate amount of oil, 0.1ml/kg.

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I read earlier! Great minds .
Yes it was interesting so I do t need to cut it out all together it seems but I need to work out a safe amount.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
Fwiw, I think you have made the right decision re hospitalisation. She is now at the stage where she needs her quality of life prioritised over the quantity, imho.
If you and the owners feel that she is doing OK for now, I wouldn't worry too much about the bloods, just deal with the pony in front of you. However as you are the one who sees most of the pony, I do think that the owners should be guided by you as to what the future holds.
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I’ve been veering towards that train of thought today actually. Last week I was thrilled with her and this isn’t something I can cure so let’s rewind back to being happy and give her a nice spring. I think if we have a harsh summer I may broach calling it then.
I didn’t feel summer was fun for horses.
Hopefully she can get some grass and sun on her back now .
 
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