Sad update on poorly pony

[OscarandPenny]

Hi, just wanted to say thank you so much for all your time, vibes, suggestions etc.
Oscar's results are in and have come up as inconclusive. The only option available was a high dose of steroid and no turnout for at least a month and see if that has an effect. That option may work if it is IBD and not tumors. Spoken to my vet and he basically said its not fair on Oscar to try that and he would have very little quality of life based on how poorly he now is. Unfortunately he is going to be PTS on wed.
To try him on steroids now again would either kill him due to his condition and the heart murmur that develops on steroids or keep him going until the end of summer. Neither option is fair as much as I want them to be.

Completely eating me up inside and no idea how I am going to get through this. His is my best friend and such an amazing special animal that has fought with me, loved me, protected me and been there through everything. The least I can do is ensure he does not suffer unduly any longer. He will always be there and I have an amazing pencil drawing of him, a lovely scar with plate and screws from Nov fun in the field, a beautiful bracelet from his tail hair and a lifetime of memories. He will always be 'my sexy amazing man'!!!

Sorry for ranting I just need to get this down somewhere. It is like I am an outsider looking in!

Thanks again for your support it really has meant a lot that total strangers are willing to take time to try and help

 

[MochaDun]

Just came across this as not often in Horse Care and Feeding but just wanted to say how sorry I am you are to lose your horse, I hadn't followed your posts about him but you are doing the right thing, thinking of you.

 

[GrumpyHero]

So sorry to hear about this
Treasure the memories you have of him - you are doing the most loving thing for him. What a lucky boy to have found you.

Thinking of you xx

 

[OscarandPenny]

Thank you both that is really kind and supportive Which does help though it still hasn't fully sunk in.

It's such a hard decision to make but I have to do what is right for him not what is best for me!

 

[Highlands]

Never easy, so sorry

 

[Honey08]

So sorry. Such a hard thing to do, but yes, the right decision.xx

 

[texas]

so sorry, will be thinking of you ((((hugs))))

 

[pines of rome]

So sorry for you, it is such a heart wrenching choice to make, I had to do it for my last horse and I was devastated!

 

[Joanne4584]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of hugs. As others have said he's had a great life with you and you are doing the best thing for him. xxx

 

[spottydottypony]

Im really sorry x i hope today goes ok i had to make the decision twice this last year its a really hard thing to do xx

 

[flirtygerty]

Thinking of you today, take heart from knowing it's the last kindness you can do for him.
HUGE HUG

 

[Fransurrey]

Only just seen your post but just wanted to add my condolences that you're losing your best friend, today. xx

 

[OscarandPenny]

Thank you for your support. He has gone. Fought right to the end bless him but he went peacefully with dignity and I was with him the whole time. My vet was amazing too, so much respect for him and so gracious for everything he has done x

 

[Adopter]

Thinking of you, thank you for update. Hope your memories bring you comfort along with knowledge that the hardest thing to do is the right thing to do.

 

[spookypony]

I'm so sorry for your loss.