Miniature pony has Colic

[Spoiled cob]

My little miniature has what we think is colic and it’s not looking good. Happy at 10am this morning, eating, no signs of anything being wrong. At 1.30pm she was sweating, breathing heavily and lying down. With very sloppy poo. Nothing has changed in their management, she shares a stable with another mini and he’s fine. Vet straight out and gave pain meds but she’s too small for them to have a feel. Said see if she picks up in an hour, she didn’t. She’s a bit more settled but not really any improvement. Tried to poo and couldn’t so not sure if there isn’t anything in her system or if she has a blockage. I have more pain meds to give her in the night once the other wears off and the vet will come back early morning but it’s not looking good as she should’ve improved.

She’s only 8 1/2 but don’t think surgery is a good idea. They are very bonded to each other. Is there anything else I can try, how long do we keep going? Vet has said there is little more they can do if we aren’t sending her to the hospital. Just can’t bear the thought of having to let her go tomorrow.

 

[asmp]

Can’t give any suggestions but wanted to say fingers crossed she pulls through.

 

[Petmurf]

oh poor little girl Are you walking her around? We had to do that recently with a friends horse that had colic, every hour or so for about 10 to 15 mins

 

[Equi]

Keeping fingers crossed for you. Has she got an appetite at all? Do you have a trailer?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

So sorry to read this.
If the decision isnt taken out of your hands tonight by her improving or getting worse and you end up having to make a decision tomorrow, do let her friend see her. Its a sad subject but particularly with pair bonds it can often help the one left behind to see their friend once deceased and to sniff them, spend a little time with the body before its taken away. Not always practical and definitely not pleasant for humans, but can help the mourning.

I sincerely that it doesnt come to this and send hugs xx

 

[The Xmas Furry]

oh poor little girl Are you walking her around? We had to do that recently with a friends horse that had colic, every hour or so for about 10 to 15 mins

Only needs doing if vet has reccomended as otherwise you have an unwell but also tired one x

 

[Spoiled cob]

Keeping fingers crossed for you. Has she got an appetite at all? Do you have a trailer?

No appetite at the moment and no trailer.

 

[nagblagger]

She might be too small for them to have a feel, but couldn't they use an ultrasound probe instead to see what's going on..? Then at least you will know. Hope she settles...?

 

[Spoiled cob]

Only needs doing if vet has reccomended as otherwise you have an unwell but also tired one x

A little bit but she’s tired so don’t want to exhaust her and they start calling for each other so don’t want her getting distressed.

 

[Spoiled cob]

oh poor little girl Are you walking her around? We had to do that recently with a friends horse that had colic, every hour or so for about 10 to 15 mins

A little bit but she’s tired so don’t want to exhaust her and they start calling for each other so don’t want her getting distressed.

 

[pistolpete]

Trying to find the tellington touch colic guide. It really helped my boy a few times.

 

[Spoiled cob]

So sorry to read this.
If the decision isnt taken out of your hands tonight by her improving or getting worse and you end up having to make a decision tomorrow, do let her friend see her. Its a sad subject but particularly with pair bonds it can often help the one left behind to see their friend once deceased and to sniff them, spend a little time with the body before its taken away. Not always practical and definitely not pleasant for humans, but can help the mourning.

I sincerely that it doesnt come to this and send hugs xx

I will, they are half siblings and have been together for their whole lives so it will be awful for him to. She’s normally the one that is fine with everything, he’s the dramatic prone to Colic one so I’m stumped as to what has caused it. Unless something else is wrong.

 

[Spoiled cob]

She might be too small for them to have a feel, but couldn't they use an ultrasound probe instead to see what's going on..? Then at least you will know. Hope she settles...?

Will see what they say tomorrow and suggest that. She did have gut sounds earlier, her temp was up a bit and heart rate only slightly. I’m wondering if something else is going on

 

[pistolpete]

https://www.ttouch.ca/2020/09/27/coping-with-colic/

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I'm so sorry colic is horrible I would try and keep her as calm as possible sometimes just a walk in a tight circle can work, I don't agree with the constant walking it's just miserable if she is not pooing I would try and tempt her with some slop feed try and find some peppermint flavouring to temp her, I have pulled some long grass and put it in a shallow bowl of water to get them to slurp it.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

If the other horses are out and she is alone I would get them in or keep them nearby as it will keep stress levels down.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

One of mine had an impaction and they drenched him it's not nice but it us just what they need if they are lacking fluids.

 

[Spoiled cob]

If the other horses are out and she is alone I would get them in or keep them nearby as it will keep stress levels down.

They are all in, she’s been drinking so hope that’s a positive. Did try some sloppy chaff earlier but she wasn’t interested, will try again in the morning. Will be going out at 3am to give her more pain relief.

 

[nagblagger]

How is she this morning?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Any update? Xx

 

[View]

Any news?

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Can anyone tell me why vets have stopped reccommending liquid paraffin drenches? I had success with that treatment in 'ye olden days'

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Can anyone tell me why vets have stopped reccommending liquid paraffin drenches? I had success with that treatment in 'ye olden days'

I've always got a bottle of liquid paraffin around. My old boy had really bad colic a few years ago. Past the drench stage. Earlier this year he looked uncomfortable so I syringed some in and within minutes he was back to normal.

 

[pistolpete]

Anyone ever tried the coca cola trick? The gas in it is supposed to help shift blockages.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Anyone ever tried the coca cola trick? The gas in it is supposed to help shift blockages.

This saved the life of a pony with impaction colic on my yard. Vet had tried everything else and it was the last resort before PTS. He’s still going strong and 27 next week.

 

[Spoiled cob]

How is she this morning?

Not good news, went out at 2.30am and gave more Finadyne pain relief and walked her, her breathing was quite pronounced but she was calm. Thought it was just the pain relief wearing off. At next checks she had passed away. Feel so awful as I would’ve called them back out to put to sleep if I’d known that was going to happen.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I'm so sorry to read your update xx

 

[Errin Paddywack]

So very sorry to hear this, such a shock. Poor little mite, makes you wonder what was going on, something pretty catastrophic that is for sure. Hope her brother is coping.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I'm so sorry to see your update. You did what you thought was best with the info that you had available and at least her companion will be fully aware, which should help him.As you said originally, it sounds as if something else was going on.

 

[View]

So sorry for your loss.

Please don’t be hard on yourself - you acted based on the information you had, and what you saw in front of you; you clearly had her best interests at heart.

Look after yourself, your family and your other little one.