Very lame miniature Shetland , anyone recognise symptoms?

Maggiemay0 said:
Thank you for your professional advice. It may obviously be the only option to put him to sleep but I am following professional vetenary advice at the moment and will go down that route when instructed. If there is treatment they can offer at the new local 'state of the art' surgery then this will be done, going to Liverpool is the last resort and probably out of the equation.
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maggiemay , remember the people on here for the most part are just other pony owners, not professionals however it’s also worth remembering sometimes, sadly, vets can be more interested in £ signs and we as owners have to draw the line to end suffering. I would not keep a pony like this for another day tbh, if it were one of mine there would be an emergency call out :(
 
I would have to think this was a fairly major pelvic/back issue or neurological issue and I would not bother with any ongoing investigations. To be this seriously affected and for it to have lasted as long as it has, with the possibility of long term treatment processes that may put him in more severe pain or require longer term pain relief that can cause issues themselves...all with a huge possibility that it can't work, I would put him to sleep at home, peacefully. I know that's not what anyone actually wants, but it isn't about you or any of us...it's about him and making sure he doesn't suffer.

Thoughts are with you xxx
 
Bless his little heart. I have a mini and I actually think it looks more his back end. He is really struggling and very unstable. I hope that they get back to you asap and can make a decision that makes him pain free.
 
Yes, it is very difficult to tell. But I realise that it is serious now. I was expecting to put it on here and hear that it was laminitis or something that could be cured. So I am going to now unsubscribe from this post and await the vet decision, as it is very upsetting for us now and my family need to prepare ourselves. Thank you for your help.
 
It does look bad - either neurological or something very serious in his back/pelvis/shoulder (I don't think I'm experienced enough to pinpoint it). I'm a little confused as to how this has dragged on for four months however. Poor little boy.
 
Apercrumbie said:
It does look bad - either neurological or something very serious in his back/pelvis/shoulder (I don't think I'm experienced enough to pinpoint it). I'm a little confused as to how this has dragged on for four months however. Poor little boy.
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The vet originally said it was lami so gave the treatment and said wait and see. Then tried X-rays and painkillers. It has went on a bit long yes, but I think op is scared and confused and the vet has not been taking it very seriously.
 
Is there any update on this OP? I've just found this thread and it'd be nice to know how the little guy is doing. That video brought tears to my eyes.
 
I didn't want to read and run. I couldn't access the video, but from what you've said OP it does sound very serious. I do very much hope that the outcome is a good one, but in case it is not big hugs and look after yourself. If the worst has happened at least you can console yourself with the thought that your little one is no longer struggling with his pain.
 
The new vet reckons it is shoulder dysplasia (or fracture) and wants to xray to be sure. Pony on painkillers.

Hope OP doesn't mind me updating. Not looking good for pony.
 
Thanks Equi. I was curious as to what had been done for the poor little thing. I've got everything crossed for him, he's been in my thoughts all day since I've read all of this and saw the video.
 
equi said:
The new vet reckons it is shoulder dysplasia (or fracture) and wants to xray to be sure. Pony on painkillers.

Hope OP doesn't mind me updating. Not looking good for pony.
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So sorry to hear the bad news, I was afraid of something like that. More hugs being sent in the direction of the OP.
 
I'm sorry - it did sound as if it must be higher up from the description. Poor pony and owner. I really think some vets are not quick enough to recognise and deal with pain symptoms effectively and kindly. : (
 
So sorry - only just seen this thread with replies. Can't see the video, so am commenting blindly.

Has arthritis of the shoulder been ruled out? I ask, as this is a condition that shetlands can be prone to.

I have quite a lot of shetland experience, including their various ailments, so if I can be of help, please let me know.
 
Im not sure what the owner is doing re this thread, but i have talked again to them and they are again taking the "wait and see" method under wing. They are doing bowen therapy and homoeopathic remedies and another xray in a bit (owner is still convinced it is laminitus and will cure itself)

I'm not going to be asking again whats happening because i think i will get a little irritated. I apologise in advance if the owner does come on here but you're not posting because you didn't like the answers :/
 
equi said:
Im not sure what the owner is doing re this thread, but i have talked again to them and they are again taking the "wait and see" method under wing. They are doing bowen therapy and homoeopathic remedies and another xray in a bit (owner is still convinced it is laminitus and will cure itself)

I'm not going to be asking again whats happening because i think i will get a little irritated. I apologise in advance if the owner does come on here but you're not posting because you didn't like the answers :/
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Equi, thank you for your updates, I realise that it must be difficult for you asking the owner as it would appear that she is not willing to listen to sense from what you have just posted.

I can also understand the owner not wishing to post any more as she's not been hearing the answers that she wants to. But why not xray now and get laminitis confirmed or otherwise? You can't fool an x-ray machine, changes in the foot will show up if they are there, if they're not after all this time then it's not laminitis. Why muck about treating a condition that may not exist and not treat whatever the problem actually is? I'm feeling very sorry for that poor pony.
 
In which case I hope someone knows where this pony is and gets the welfare authorities involved asap.

No one that claims to love their animals would make that decision for that poor pony.
 
ester said:
In which case I hope someone knows where this pony is and gets the welfare authorities involved asap.

No one that claims to love their animals would make that decision for that poor pony.
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Well said ester.

I think I edited my post too severely - I was scared you'd all think me totally heartless with what I originally wrote. It turned into a bit of a rant.

The end result is probably going to be the same anyway, it's just prolonging the agony for that poor little pony.
 
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