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adgetom

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i have just been called by the vet to say that our 33 year old gelding has a tumour .
i am at work just now and struggling to hold it together
sorry just needed to get it off my chest
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Oh poor you, go and find somewhere quiet to gather yourself.

It could just be something simple, so try not to panic (if you can).

Can you leave work early to go and see horse and vet to get more information?

Its devastating having this sort of news, let alone at work.

Thinking of you.
 
Adgetom - you have got to be very brave now. Your veteran is gonna need you to make the right decisions for him, possibly fast. At 33 and if there's nothing the vets can do for him, it's now down to you to know when his quality of life is in danger of dropping unacceptably low. Then the "better a week too early than an hour too late" has to kick in. If he were mine, I'd give him as much pampering and fabulous time/feeds as possible and plan when to let him go so it's done quietly and with dignity and love. He needs you to be strong for him. Only a mum knows when. Thinking of you xxxxx
 
So sorry you have had this news. As much as I agree with BoF, I always question the vets. Can you tell us exactly what the circumstances are? Is he in horsepital and where is the tumor?

What is his name? Im sending all the healing vibes I can muster. xx
 
I am so sorry. I lost my 17 year old mare to cancer a couple of months ago and because the vets could not diagnose what was wrong with her she suffered quite a lot. I am sure that you wont let it come to that. 33 is a wonderful age and you will be left with some wonderful memories. And dont feel asamed of mourning. I still cry every day.
 
What awful news. Echo B_o_F - you now have to re-assess quality of life and early action to prevent possible suffering at the end. In this case, I would be asking the vet how things are likely to pan out over the next days/weeks and get a plan together.

There is no easy way to say goodbye, but you will have lots of support, good advice and endless sympathy from us.

Stick around and feel free to spread the worry and despair around.

My thoughts are with you and your horse x
 
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