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She wasn't great this morning but she's in hospital now.
A few tests have been run and her protein is slightly up but still far too low, calcium low and phosphorous high.
A scan was done and there was a lot more but it was info overload but they spoke to me about what they plan to do, why the want to do it and I will be updated am and pm on how she's doing and what has been done.

I am feeling very relieved she is there.
 
The encysted redworm test is due back this week.
Vitals, colon and small intestine are all normal again and working.
She's eating hay.
Due to dropping food and having had dental Aug and Nov she is getting diastemas widened seeing as ahe is already there.
A cushings test is also being done as her bed has been a mess and lots of weeing but the vet has been checking on her to ensure its not because she's uncomfortable.

A full MOT to ensure she comes home as healthy as can be. - I'm heading off now to pick her up.

Ardene House have been amazing and I cannot thank them enough for her care and keeping me informed every step of the way, answering questions and their reassurance.
 
A final update: thank you everyone for your well wishes.

Negative for cushings.
Very high for redworm and likely the cause for her colitis episode.

She's been wormed today. (She is up to date on worming, worm counts and tapeworm saliva test so this is a huge shock. She gets wormed every winter).

Til is 100% back to herself. Saw her on the camera cantering down the field. ❤️ rubbish quality as a screenshot.1000025401.jpg
 
fidleyspromise said:
A final update: thank you everyone for your well wishes.

Negative for cushings.
Very high for redworm and likely the cause for her colitis episode.

She's been wormed today. (She is up to date on worming, worm counts and tapeworm saliva test so this is a huge shock. She gets wormed every winter).
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So pleased to hear that she’s doing well now, but very scary that this happened to her despite you, as her owner, doing all the right things re worm counts etc to prevent this happening.

Wondering whether to bung Equest at my two now rather than in Feb as usual. They usually only need an annual Equest too.
 
Relieved to read your update. I think it's going to be a challenging year for wormy horses - Westgate are seeing an increase in numbers on FEC and one of mine pooped out a whopper just a few weeks after a clear FEC

& of course redworm bypass FEC at the encysted stage so there could be many with a burden their owners don't know about.
 
Tiddlypom said:
So pleased to hear that she’s doing well now, but very scary that this happened to her despite you, as her owner, doing all the right things re worm counts etc to prevent this happening.

Wondering whether to bung Equest at my two now rather than in Feb as usual. They usually only need an annual Equest too.
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That was my worry so I've thrown a wormer down my other 2 and my friend did the same with hers. We usually wait until end of Jan.
SEL said:
Relieved to read your update. I think it's going to be a challenging year for wormy horses - Westgate are seeing an increase in numbers on FEC and one of mine pooped out a whopper just a few weeks after a clear FEC

& of course redworm bypass FEC at the encysted stage so there could be many with a burden their owners don't know about.
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I didn't know that about Westgate but it makes me feel a little better knowing it's across the board and I've not missed something.

It's scary to think there could be more out there with a heavy burden that isn't caught until they are ill like mine.
 
The thing I look out for is changes in the coat, if turns from silky to more rough coconut doormat texture is something going on inside possibly worms
 
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