recurring flystrike in elderly geldings sheath

So sorry to read this but I am sure you have made the right decision. We had a gelding that developed an inoperable tumour high up in his sheath. It didn't seem to bother him for months until the warm weather arrived and the flies were attracted to it. I was washing him twice a day with very dilute Dettol and it did help but then one day I spotted a maggot. I dabbed crovect too and it certainly killed the maggots straight away, it was borrowed time and the decision was made on a sunny morning with a big bucket of his favourite food. Very very hard although it was the right thing for him.
 
Hi everyone

Im a little bit more sane today yesterday was extremely emotional and challenging.

My husband and I both took turns to stay with Paddington Monday night he seemed comfortable but so tired very reluctant to lay down as I guess he knew he wouldn't have the strength to get back up.

I groomed him, talked to him and reminisced about the fun we had together when I was a child going to pony camp and the sleep over's at the stables.

My husband took over and I went home he sat with him and gave him some apples the first thing Paddington had eaten in 24 hours and he laid down my husband told him to it was ok to rest and have a sleep which Paddington eventually did and he never woke up he died peacefully in his sleep whilst my husband watched over him.

I spent most of the day at the stable with him saying my goodbyes and making arrangements I called the vets to let them know Paddington had passed away during the night.

He was collected at 4pm by rob from abbeyfield equine crematorium in there lovely new lorry rob was lovely and softly spoken and careful with Paddington, obviously because Paddington had died in the stable I had terrible visions of how he would be dragged out but because of his weight loss and lack of condition my husband laid a tarpaulin out in the stable and rob, my husband and the land agent lifted him on to that and managed to carry him out of the stable up on to the lorry to spare myself anymore distress
As originally my husband did not want me to be there whilst Paddington was being collected because of my pregnancy and the amount of stress but I absolutely needed to be there to see him go and make sure he was taken with dignity.
 
You are so brave. Huge hugs.
I have heard it said before that a horse will wait until their closest carer/owner leaves, and then they will let themselves die. I don't know why they do it - perhaps to save you the pain of saying goodbye.
It was nice, if that is the right word, that he died in his sleep, and lovely that you could spend so much time with him.
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Paddington was a very lucky pony be be loved and cared for by you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
 
I know it's little comfort to you at the moment, but what a lovely way for your beloved Paddington to go. No vet, no stress - warm, comfortable and loved, and in his own stable. Well done for having the courage to go and say goodbye, it's heartbreaking and every emotion seems heightened when you're pregnant too. Take care of yourself and the bump. xx
 
Well done kate.m. That took courage. However used to such things as I am, it is never easy and I understand. You did well, as did your husband.

Alec.
 
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