Bobella
Well-Known Member
Horse went in yesterday in preparation for a GA today to laser remove his sarcoids, had a phone call first thing to discuss what would be done now that the specialist had seen him "in the flesh" and was told to expect a call around lunchtime with the good news that it was all ok.
I have been very worried about the GA, but standing sedation was not an option.
An hour later, another call, whilst being given the pre-meds he had become ataxic in his quarters, he nearly went down twice moving back to the box despite the front end being rock solid and still being very aware.
The anaesthetist was obviously very concerned and refused to continue because the risk of injury was too great.
When I collected him, they backed him up to show me his "wobbliness", but it was just his normal slightly uncoordinated clumsiness.
Has anyone had any experiences like this or any idea what it might be?
Needless to say, I turned him out when I got back (he lives out) and he did a lovely big trot across the field, very pleased to be back.
Could it have anything to do with being in overnight when he normally lives out?
Flummoxed!
I have been very worried about the GA, but standing sedation was not an option.
An hour later, another call, whilst being given the pre-meds he had become ataxic in his quarters, he nearly went down twice moving back to the box despite the front end being rock solid and still being very aware.
The anaesthetist was obviously very concerned and refused to continue because the risk of injury was too great.
When I collected him, they backed him up to show me his "wobbliness", but it was just his normal slightly uncoordinated clumsiness.
Has anyone had any experiences like this or any idea what it might be?
Needless to say, I turned him out when I got back (he lives out) and he did a lovely big trot across the field, very pleased to be back.
Could it have anything to do with being in overnight when he normally lives out?
Flummoxed!
