VERY DIFFICULT POST ?

[Shysmum]

We are moving back to the UK from France, in the New Year. My beloved 13 year old gypsy cob has chronic COPD, no known cause, treatment resistant. He has just been on his holidays, out in the open, but suffered severe symptoms for 10 days out of 14, despite ventipulmin, and his oils. ? He has had many vet visits for COPD

I am so worried about his health, he's heaving again today. There's no way I can put him on a lorry for 30 hours to the UK, and rehoming is impossible. SO, I am coming to the terrible, gut wrenching possibility of euthanasia. He can't go on like this. Today I had to hose thick crusted sweat of his whole body, from heaving. No denying hes getting much worse ?
Help!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I'm sorry to see this and 13 isn't very old but all you can do is to make sure that he suffers as little as possible. Tbh, I would be looking at pts without the prospect of a long journey. We had an Appaloosa mare who had steroids for COPD, has your vet prescribed those?

 

[AmyMay]

Regardless of your move back to the UK, as you say - he can’t go on like this. We all eventually have to make these tough decisions especially when suffering is obvious.

Sorry for my bluntness.

 

[Denali]

I am so sorry. Sometimes euthanasia is the kindest thing we can to. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.

 

[Caol Ila]

That sucks for you and Shy. But it sounds like he is having a very hard time. I know from your other threads that you have tried every treatment known to man, and he's still suffering. The right choice is not the easy one.

*hugs*

 

[Lady Tinseltime]

I can't help you but I can offer my sympathy. Sometimes the hardest decisions for the owner are the kindest decisions for the horse.

 

[poiuytrewq]

So sorry to read this. I don’t think it would be the wrong decision even if you weren’t taking moving into account.

 

[Shysmum]

My heart is breaking, but I know it is the right thing to do. The vet is coming tomorrow to check Pepsi's eye ulcer ( another epic), so I'll talk to him then. Devastated ?

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

So sorry to read this. It’s very hard making that decision. Thinking of you x

 

[Shysmum]

I'm sorry to see this and 13 isn't very old but all you can do is to make sure that he suffers as little as possible. Tbh, I would be looking at pts without the prospect of a long journey. We had an Appaloosa mare who had steroids for COPD, has your vet prescribed those?

Yes hes had cortisone, and ten days of steroids. Plus many days of ventipulmin

 

[View]

So sorry that you are facing this, but his quality of live is what matters to you. Hugs.

 

[rara007]

Has he lived in the uk where you’re heading for before? We had a badly impacted pony, almost PTS aged 15 as uncontrolled. Moved yards and is still in work aged 33! Sorry if that’s already been tried or you know things won’t improve.

 

[nagblagger]

You have managed to give him a longer quality of life than most people would have been able to, with your knowledge (my friends horse is still stable, thanks to you), but it is distressing for you both.
You will do what is right as a loving, caring owner, however painful it is.
It is good that the vet is visiting tomorrow as they will advise you honestly, and sometimes that is what you need to hear, an unbiased opinion.
Sending hugs across the water.

 

[webble]

Heartbreaking but he is so lucky to have you to make the right decision for him.

 

[Shysmum]

I just wish I knew what caused it ?

 

[Winters100]

So sorry for you, but if the vet cannot offer any solutions then you will have to do the hardest thing, but the thing that is right by him. He is lucky to have you, it is heart breaking, but sometimes PTS is the only kind option x

 

[SEL]

I'm sorry. It's so hard when we can't fix them ?

 

[Baywonder]

I am so sorry you are facing this incredibly difficult situation ?

Every time you post about your beloved Shy, the love you have for him shines through. You know him better than anyone else, and I know that you will make the right decision for him.

He is so lucky to have you, and whilst I can't offer any practical advice, I can send you lots of virtual hugs. X

 

[Carrottom]

Deep sympathy for you, I hope your vet has a kind and sympathetic attitude.

 

[ponynutz]

So sorry to hear this... if it's permission you're wanting I and everyone else that's answered is giving it to you x
From what others have said it sounds like you did so so well by him.
Sending hugs x

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I’m so sorry. You have to do what is best for the pony even when it’s ridiculously hard.

Can I ask why you’re coming back?

 

[Ratface]

I'm so sorry that you're facing this. Shy's obviously an adored horse who has been immaculately cared for and about.
I hope that the vet's visit today will give you the information that you need to make the best informed decision for your lovely horse.

 

[ycbm]

Irrespective of the journey, the description of having to hose sweat off him is enough to suggest that you have to do the kindest thing for him and let him go.

I'm so sorry, these situations are so heart breaking.
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[scats]

So sorry to hear this but I do think it might be time to call it a day, regardless. I had a pony who had breathing issues and I sadly had to let her go when she was 10. She was my whole universe and it broke my heart, but seeing her struggle was awful. I tried to put myself in her position and imagine the day to day stress of struggling to breathe.
Thinking of you.

 

[Sandstone1]

I am so sorry you are having to face a very difficult choice.

 

[Peglo]

So very sorry to hear this. Your love and commitment to Shy always comes through in your posts. Such a heartbreaking decision but you know him best.

 

[babymare]

I’m so sorry you are facing this. You have always come across as a loving owner and your lad is a very lucky boy to have you has his mum.

 

[Shysmum]

Thankyou so much everyone x

 

[BBP]

I had to do the same for my littlest pony this time last year, something triggered a bad attack and his respiration rate hit around 100 breaths per minute. We managed to ease the attack but the damage was done so we said goodbye as he wasn’t able to do more than walk slowly. I know how tough it is but I felt a lot of peace afterwards knowing I had done the right thing. Big hugs to you.

 

[Titchy Reindeer]

So sorry you and Shy are in this situation.