Rock update

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Sorry its late i've only just got in!
Well, we're not very much clearer yet about whats going on, will have to wait til end of the week for the results of the lung wash/swabs to come back.
But today i went to get rock in from the field and he was very bad again

vet came out to do the endoscopy and lung wash - blimey was that an awful experience

he said that structurally nothing wrong with his wind pipe or lungs (phew) but that the samples he took were abnormally cloudy and that he did see some puss in his lungs and larynx.
Best case scenario is its a respiratory infection that is treated by antibiotics.
Other scenario is it is COPD or similar - but we will find out one way or another when the results come back and then can at least start treating it properly rather than random shots in the dark as to how to treat it.
Rock came round from the sedative very well, had a wash down as sweated so much, and i left him looking very perky and almost back to normal. Went back to check him at 8 30 and he was back to his old self, perky and happy and very glad of the carrot i had produced for him!

I'm moving to a new yard tommorow which has 24 7 turn out and is a very breezy place on the top of the hill and i have to say the air felt much 'cleaner' there. At the place i am now its very stuffy pollen filled air, but this place seemed very fresh and was a lovely pleasent yard, i think rock will get on well there.

So thats the update - please all wish Rocky the BEST of luck and huge healing vibes and wish us all luck with the move tommorow and that the results come back one way or another with something we can work on!

also thank you for all the pm's yesterday, was much appreciated i was in a real state so thank you

xxxx

 

[teapot]

lots of good vibes for Rocky and a hug for you too x

 

[WeeBrown]

Good luck with the move, I hope he is feeling much better soon.

 

[SirenaXVI]

Sending lots of good vibes for you both
xx

 

[zigzag]

Sending good vibes to you , hope everything is ok *hugs*

 

[Weezy]

Lots of good vibes - do hope the new yard continues to improve his wellbeing

 

[Bright_Spark]

Lots of good vibes

 

[sleepingdragon10]

Aw, it's good to hear that he's atleast looking perkier, and that you've managed to get him into a new yard so quickly

Here's hoping that you can get to the bottom of this and that Rock is fully receovered very soon

xxx

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Thanks guys - have to say i'm not feeling fully positive at the moment but a lot more at ease seeing him so perky and happy!

 

[barneyandem]

Was just about to PM you!Well done finding a place and best of luck to rocky!!
x

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Aw thanks for all your help em you've been a star!

 

[barneyandem]

Aww no probs hun!How far away you gona be?

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

We're moving to World's End near the chairmakers pub, just the other side of newtown so about an extra 8minutes from where we are now. lovely place, nice and breezy and a lovely calm atmosphere which will suit both me and rock but i'm so sad about having to leave mayhill as have made so many life long close friends there

but rocks is the priority

 

[SecretSquirrell379]

Good luck with the move tomorrow. The YM where you are now is unreal not letting Rocky stay out overnight, so and so's to the rules the poor horsey is poorly. I hope that your new yard to nice and you settle in quickly

 

[Bex7]

bless his cottons

The new place sounds nice though, my vet said the best place for a COPD or resp problem horse is on top of a hill in the country!!

 

[barneyandem]

Oh i love the chairmakers!!!They do the nicdest food there!!The hacking must be nice there!!I hacked from clamp kiln to mayhill so im sure you could meet your friends halfway by the forestry or something?!Glad rocks has a lovely new home!!It certainly is very open around there and looks a really nice place!!

 

[PapaFrita]

Oooh, I hope he gets better soon! You must be worried sick!
Glad you've found somewhere more suitable for him to live.

 

[ruscara]

I'm so glad you have found a nice yard so quickly! It's lovely at World's End - know it well - and I hope you are very happy there and the change of air is just what Rocky needs. Keep us updated, won't you?

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Thanks for all the support guys

Yeh world's end is beautiful and the new yard is right next to bill smiths gallops which we can rent out too. Really beautiful area and very fresh.
I'm moving him this afternoon after hes had the farrier, will keep you all updated x

 

[Tempi]

hope the move goes well today - i think 24/7 turnout is what Rock needs at the moment by the sounds of things x

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Thanks, not looking forward to moving all his stuff - i'm one of these people that tends to collect things lol
Yes i agree i've always thought hes the type of horse that needs to be out 24 7.
Have just emailed the riding club team selector saying i have to pull out - disappointing but thats horses isnt it and his health is way more important than any competition!
Just hope he settles well

 

[BBs]

Loads of good vibes for Rocky

So pleased youve found somewhere to turn him out all the time so quickly. HOpefully he will improve even more once hes moved.
Vx

 

[mat]

Good luck for Rocks..Hope the problem is not too serious and easy to put right!!

Be positive hun!