Equine_Dream
Well-Known Member
So my poor girl is ill 😥
Myself and hubby went up the yard as normal yesterday morning. There were only 2 heads over stable doors where there should be 3. Went into my mare's stable and she was stood awkwardly at the back head down. Took her fleece off and saw she was drenched in sweat. Listen to her tummy... nothing. None of the usual gurgly happy gut sounds.
Immediately phoned vet while hubby walked gentle around the yard. She seemed very uncomfortable. Vet said keep walking her gently but if she wants to go down and lie quietly or refuses to walk let her be.
Vet arrived within half an hour and confirmed she couldn't hear any gut noises either. Sedated and internal examination done. No obvious blockage or twist and plenty of normal looking poo coming through.
Vet took her temperature and it was 40.3!! Heart rate was also worryingly high. Vet concluded infection somewhere in her gut, and gave antibiotics, steroids, and pain relief.
Once she had recovered from the sedation she appeared to perk up.
Her temperature has also come down to 37.4 by this morning.
She still seems very weak bless her. I've never seen her look so ill and poorly. Vet is running a test on mare's droppings and will take bloods if she doesn't continue to improve.
I've had 4 hours sleep in the last 24hrs and honestly feel like my nerves are shot to pieces. I really thought we were going to loose her yesterday.
Any positive vibes and hugs gladly received xx
Myself and hubby went up the yard as normal yesterday morning. There were only 2 heads over stable doors where there should be 3. Went into my mare's stable and she was stood awkwardly at the back head down. Took her fleece off and saw she was drenched in sweat. Listen to her tummy... nothing. None of the usual gurgly happy gut sounds.
Immediately phoned vet while hubby walked gentle around the yard. She seemed very uncomfortable. Vet said keep walking her gently but if she wants to go down and lie quietly or refuses to walk let her be.
Vet arrived within half an hour and confirmed she couldn't hear any gut noises either. Sedated and internal examination done. No obvious blockage or twist and plenty of normal looking poo coming through.
Vet took her temperature and it was 40.3!! Heart rate was also worryingly high. Vet concluded infection somewhere in her gut, and gave antibiotics, steroids, and pain relief.
Once she had recovered from the sedation she appeared to perk up.
Her temperature has also come down to 37.4 by this morning.
She still seems very weak bless her. I've never seen her look so ill and poorly. Vet is running a test on mare's droppings and will take bloods if she doesn't continue to improve.
I've had 4 hours sleep in the last 24hrs and honestly feel like my nerves are shot to pieces. I really thought we were going to loose her yesterday.
Any positive vibes and hugs gladly received xx