Well the vet came today...

[madhector]

...and had a look at Hector for me, she thinks the reason he looks odd behind is because his front feet are sore from the shoeing after the abcess (as he has horrendus flat feet, farrier had to put some pretty drastic nails in) and so he is putting alot of strain on his hind suspenseries, she said the tendon he damaged last year is fine, infact she was quite pleased with it, but he was very low behind, and didnt look comfortable. his suspenseries are not looking good. she wants to get him standing up more on his front feet so that they dont have to take all the strain.

She has given me some bute to give him to see if he will cope with it (he had very bad stomach problems last time he was on bute) to see if that stops the front feet hurting, so am trying it for a week, and if his droppings start to get loose we will have to rethink.

Not sure if its good or bad news really, she agreed that he looked fed up, but thought we should try the bute before any dicisions are made

Just thought I should keep you updated


edited to correct spelling

 

[MillionDollar]

Awww hugs hun

you must be feeling worried. Lets just hope the bute makes him feel a bit better! Fingers are crossed for you.

 

[Walder]

crossing fingers (and toes!) for you and hector x x

 

[Tia]

It's worth a try. It would really be nice if he were to be mended.

 

[madhector]

I know, would be great it I could just get him sound enough to be happy out in the field, we shall see

 

[Weezy]

Big hug to you honey, I do hope he comes right xxx

 

[mickey]

I'm really pleased to hear your news.

Please don't give up hope. Sometimes vets give out worst case scenario prognosese/we imagine the worst.
From what you have said I think you may be pleasantly surprised.

Good Luck

 

[madhector]

just brought him in this morning, and after a bute last night he was almost jogging in for his breakfast bless him, makes me realise what he should look like, so am now just hoping he doesnt have a reaction to the bute again