Honeypots
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Think it's time to say goodbye to Ted
- Thread starter Thistle
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siennamum
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You have my sympathies, I had a similar decision with Milly when she was cushingsy & laminitic & finding it difficult to get around, but still perky & shiny.
Just remember the horse you knew a few years ago and compare it to now and it may make your decision easier. He's certainly had a great innings and couldn't ask for more love & attention I'm sure.
Just remember the horse you knew a few years ago and compare it to now and it may make your decision easier. He's certainly had a great innings and couldn't ask for more love & attention I'm sure.
zigzag
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I'm so sorry for, treasure the weekend with him, thinking of you (((((Hugs)))))
Halfpass
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A very hard decision but sounds like you are making the correct one.
Its only going to get worse as the winter draws in.
My thoughts are with you.
Its only going to get worse as the winter draws in.
My thoughts are with you.
Pedantic
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God bless, sounds like the right thing.
MagicMelon
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Really horrid decision but you should be really proud he's got to such a brilliant age.
Give him a lovely weekend. x
Give him a lovely weekend. x
Thistle
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I love my farrier, he has just come out and told me not to be so pessimistic! He has replaced the slipped shoe and pony seems a bit more comfy.
Farrier pointed out the pony had ears forward and was munching away at his hay, he also tried to headbutt the farrier, all normal behaviour.. I will carry on with the bute and reasses and talk to the vet on Mon
This pony has more lives than a cat, I have lost count of the number of 2nd chances I have given him.
I will not let him become old and frail but hopefully he can have a little while longer, even if it is just weeks rather than months.
Farrier pointed out the pony had ears forward and was munching away at his hay, he also tried to headbutt the farrier, all normal behaviour.. I will carry on with the bute and reasses and talk to the vet on Mon
This pony has more lives than a cat, I have lost count of the number of 2nd chances I have given him.
I will not let him become old and frail but hopefully he can have a little while longer, even if it is just weeks rather than months.
PennyJ
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What a sad decision to have to make, I hope the two of you have a lovely weekend together. He's reached a grand old age and you should be proud of yourself for helping him keep going for so long. I think you're doing the right thing, I wish you all the best...
I'm sure Ted will be happy as I expect you will be planning a banquet for him full of "forbidden foods" for his final weekend, I know I did with one in the same situation.
I'm sure Ted will be happy as I expect you will be planning a banquet for him full of "forbidden foods" for his final weekend, I know I did with one in the same situation.
Bounty
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Hope things take a turn for the better in that case then
But either way, enjoy every second with him.
Hugs.
But either way, enjoy every second with him.
Hugs.