Help! Jingles needed, again. [Archive]

2ndyrgal

Jan. 5, 2009, 09:24 PM

I know Auburn won't mind. Our neighbor and friend phoned and Tess is still shaking and has now spiked a temp of 105. She needs all our prayers and jingles right now. Vets are puzzled, said everything was being done correctly, her blood levels are a bit off, obvious colic, possible colon displacement, and now an unusual temp spike. I know better than to ask "what next", just pray they figure out what Tess has going on in there.

maxxtrot

Jan. 5, 2009, 09:32 PM

i hate to say this but this sounds like what i just went through, i don't know the whole story oftess, but my guy has been on and off for a little while now. cloic, then was ok for a few weeks, then started to eat slowly, then the runs came and then he started to not eat, no colic, just wanted to graze, not uncomfortable just not quite himself. then lost a lot of weight really quickly and aged over night it seemed, slowed down,did not run with the other horses anymore.but wanted to be out with them. still bright eyed and aware. then out of the blue the fever, 102.6 cold bath, babamine ect.. vet treated with antibioics ect... he seemed to get a little better, but then crashed, he died the next morning. we think some sort of internal cancer, stomach, intestines, ect... blood work was a little off but not much. white count 13,000 and protien at 8. hyperactive hindgut sounds as well. i am so sorry and hope this is not related to what i just went thru. my guy was around 20-23 yrs.old.

TKR

Jan. 5, 2009, 09:44 PM

Jingles and prayers for Tess -- keep us posted.
PennyG

Auburn

Jan. 5, 2009, 09:48 PM

When I found Tess, around noon, she was hanging her head and quite depressed. I thought that we were in for another colic. She started to shake in her back and croup. My Vet said to give her some banamine, until she could arrive. When she arrived, she palpated and thought that Tess might have a displaced colon. Tess had no temp and had passed a "cow patty" pile, while I was hand walking her. I went home to get the truck and trailer. Because Tess was shaking so much, my Vet gave Rompun for the ride down to R&R. The last two "colics", which were in the past 6 weeks, she went to Hagyard.

When we arrived at R&R, Dr. Woody did a palpation and could not find her colon, either. She was still shaking, but had no temp. Another cath was put in, so that she could go back on IV fluids. Her bloodwork showed a low WBC, which was found on our 2nd trip to Hagyard and has not improved. The ultrasound did not show anything conclusive, either.

When they took Tess back to her stall, we went back to watch her. By then, she was shaking from head to hooves. I asked the vet tech why she was doing this? He said that it might be from the trailer ride. I told him that she was doing this before the trailer ride, so he didn't know.

Paul, my DH, and I went to dinner. When we came back, almost all of the shaking had stopped. Good sign? Nope. She started to urinate. It came out dark red. :( I called the vet tech and told her. She went in and took Tessie's vitals. Heart rate- 64, Temp- 105 :eek:. Tess started to urinate dark red, again. This time, the vet tech yanked off her glove and caught some of it inside. Quick thinking on her part.

Dr. Woody gave her a huge shot of Banamine and started her on antibiotics. He has no clue what is wrong with her. Nothing adds up. She has a high temp, low WBC, blood in her urine and a colon that cannot be found on palpation. So far, her creatine and bun levels are normal. Other enzyme levels are normal, so it does not appear to be tying up.

Please keep the jingles and prayers coming? I am so afraid for my girl. :sadsmile:

Maxxtrot, I am so sorry for your loss. Just the thought is crushing.

LAZ

Jan. 5, 2009, 10:20 PM

Jingle Jingle Jingle!

What about entroliths?

ddashaq

Jan. 5, 2009, 10:20 PM

I just read your update and I am jingling REALLY hard for you now. I really hope that the vets find some answers for you and Tess pulls through. Hang in there.

maxxtrot

Jan. 5, 2009, 10:21 PM

auburn- i am wishing and praying for you and tess. i hope the vets can figure out what is wrong and fix it quick, if you need to talk, please contact me. maxx also passed a cow patty the night before, but we had tubed him with bio-sponge to try and firm up his watery stool.jingles from all of us here and, muzzle kisses from maxx.

cavalli

Jan. 5, 2009, 10:56 PM

jingles and prayers from NC hoping the vets figure out quickly what is wrong with Tess and make her better

twistoffate

Jan. 5, 2009, 10:57 PM

Many jingles and prayers for Tess and you from SE OH

CrzyCorgi

Jan. 5, 2009, 11:51 PM

More jingles from NC. Hang in there....

FoxChaser

Jan. 6, 2009, 07:32 AM

More jingles from Georgetown! I sure hope that Tess has made a turn for the better today! I PMd you my contact info if you'd like someone to hang out with at the clinic today or if you'd like to hang out somewhere near by (I'm maybe 10 minutes from R&R).

Noctis

Jan. 6, 2009, 07:59 AM

HUGE jingles for you and Tess Auburn. *hugs*

Auburn

Jan. 6, 2009, 08:20 AM

Dr. Woody just called. He said that Tessie's temp has dropped some, but is still not back to normal. Her eyes are brighter and her urine is now clear. During the night, they refluxed the contents of her stomach so that they could do an endoscopy this morning. She has passed poop.

He still has no clue what is causing this to happen. If and until they can find an answer, she isn't out of the woods.

But, thank the Good Lord she is better, than last night. Your jingles and prayers will still be greatly appreciated.

Maxxtrot, your last post made me cry. I am so sorry for your loss. His illness does sound very similar to Tessie's.

FoxChaser, I sent you a pm.

FlightCheck

Jan. 6, 2009, 08:23 AM

How very, very bizarre.

Lots of jingles from me and the FatPaintMare

abbydp

Jan. 6, 2009, 10:28 AM

I am so glad to hear she is felling a little better. I lost an old guy a couple of years ago and he had the whole body shaking. Reading that really scared me for you. Hopefully they are on the right track and will find a reason so they can find a fix for it.

HT Mom

Jan. 6, 2009, 11:49 AM

Lots of jingles from NC.

McVillesMom

Jan. 6, 2009, 12:06 PM

Glad to hear she is feeling better this morning. Still thinking of you guys.:)

carrie_girl

Jan. 6, 2009, 12:24 PM

Jingles from Carrie and Apollo in San Diego. I sincerely hope she pulls through and you figure out what is causing this.

Mariequi

Jan. 6, 2009, 04:24 PM

Same as Foxchaser, Auburn. I'm about 10 minutes from R&R if you need anything. Will pm cell number.

Josey'sMom

Jan. 6, 2009, 05:19 PM

Sending lots and lots of jingles for you and Tess.

Auburn

Jan. 6, 2009, 07:09 PM

Tess got the works, from both ends, today. The endoscopy showed no ulcers, but one bot attached to her stomach. Apparently, a Panacur Power Pac does not affect bots. Surprisingly, there was still food in her stomach. They do not know why it hasn't moved through.

The ultrasound showed normal kidneys, some "scarring" on her liver, then the cause of Tessie's high temp. She has pneumonia in the upper part of her right lung.

Would someone please explain how a horse gets pneumonia? :confused:

A cath was put into her trachea and down into her right lung. They were able to remove some of the fluid, as well as some of the infection. A culture is being grown, so that they will know which antibiotic will be effective.

Dr. Woody put a scope in her back end, too. They did not find an explaination for the dead blood cells (dark) urine. Even though there were no enzymes to indicate Azoturia, they are leaning in that direction.

So, twice, after a hard work out, Tess presents with colic type symptoms the next day. On both occasions, I notice and point out dark urine. The low WBC was found at the 2nd "colic" hospitalization.

Could a reduced amount of oxygen going to the muscles, because of the pneumonia, cause a horse to tie up?

Anyway, Tess will be staying a few more days. :(

shea'smom

Jan. 6, 2009, 08:19 PM

I am glad you are getting some answers, at least. And glad she is feeling a bit better.
Please keep us posted.
Jingles from NC.

FoxChaser

Jan. 6, 2009, 08:20 PM

Poor girl! Well, at least you know now why she had the fever. Everything else sounds pretty mysterious though. Continued jingles!!!

cavalli

Jan. 6, 2009, 08:39 PM

Glad to hear that Tess is doing a little better, more preyers on the way for a full recovery in the near future.

McVillesMom

Jan. 6, 2009, 10:58 PM

Could a reduced amount of oxygen going to the muscles, because of the pneumonia, cause a horse to tie up?

Disclaimer: I'm only a 2nd year, so a while to go before DVM :D

Your logic seems reasonable, but I would think that if you had pneumonia severe enough to cause enough reduction in oxygen delivery to cause tying up (did all that make sense?) you would have seen other symptoms of pneumonia (labored breathing, possible nasal discharge, coughing, etc.) I forget how much lung you can lose before you start to have significant problems with oxygen delivery, but it's more than one lobe (of course, it would have more of an effect with strenuous exercise...) But your logic is good...reduced oxygen delivery to working muscle = anaerobic metabolism = increased lactate, tying up etc. Do you happen to know if they did a blood lactate level (I'm sure they did) and what it was?

Bottom line - I'm not sure. Have you asked her doctor at R&R about it? Please let me know what they say - it's an interesting question!

And I'm glad you seem to finally be getting some answers - hopefully things will continue to improve! :)

Auburn

Jan. 7, 2009, 08:44 AM

McVillesMom,

This morning, I asked Dr. Woody the question about whether the reduced lung capacity could have instigated the tying up? He thought, like you, that much more of her lung would have to be involved to cause an incident of tying up. He did say that he would run that theory by some of the other Vets at R&R, though.

Tess still has a temp of 103. Dr. Woody says that she looks a bit brighter. They will do another endoscopy this morning to see of the food that was still in her stomach has finally passed. If it hasn't, after 2 days of no food, then they will try to find out why.

shea'smom

Jan. 7, 2009, 11:09 AM

Dang. Thanks for the update. Sounds like she is in good hands.

2ndyrgal

Jan. 7, 2009, 01:18 PM

Since my voice is going a a bit more every time I use it, I'll post here. I had a young orphan filly about 4 months, present with lack of appetite, high temp, but no snots and no coughing. Chest xrays showed severe pneumonia. Not once did she cough or snot.

I'm convinced horses are the Lord's most beautiful but complex creation.
By the way, Nancy gave Tuffmonster extra grooming a squiggy's last night cause he's missing his Tessie. I put Mikey next to him for company.
I can't talk much now, but I can still listen, so call me, I'm trying not to sleep to much and get my sleep pattern messed up. Everyone here at "Summer Hill" is pulling for you. Miles even realizes he is short one horse and keeps going in and out of her stall, then just looks at me, "hey Mom, uh, you got one missing here". It would be cute except for WHY she's missing. Hope you all get to come home soon.

Auburn

Jan. 7, 2009, 05:24 PM

2ndyrgal,

I wish that Tessie was aware enough to miss her "guys", but she isn't.

I arrived around 1pm. They had removed her muzzle and had a huge bag of lovely, green, grass hay hung in her stall. She could have cared less. :( The Vet tech took her temp and it was 100.4. Within 45 minutes, her back muscles started to twitch and she started to groan, which is how she presented on arrival at R&R. I asked the Vet tech to page Dr. Morrisey, since Dr. Woody was still in surgery. An emergency had come in, so Dr. Morrisey could not come down. I had the Vet tech re-take Tessie's temp. It had already gone up 2.5 degrees, in just 45 minutes.

When Dr. Morrisey finally came, he called for some banamine and added some electrolytes, which (as per some blood work) were out of balance.

We are having a bit of a snow event, so I had to leave for the drive back up to Dry Ridge. I know that she is in good hands, but it is so hard leaving her.

The culture, from the infection in her lungs is starting to grow some spirals, but they need more time to determine the course of antibiotics. I really appreciate all of the jingles and supportive pm's I have received. Thank you. The folks on COTH are always a wonderful support system.

Twentymetercircle

Jan. 7, 2009, 05:36 PM

So sorry to read this thread. Sending BIG jingles for you and Tessie from California!

shea'smom

Jan. 7, 2009, 07:16 PM

Dang. Sending more jingles!

Mariequi

Jan. 7, 2009, 07:17 PM

It was good to talk to you today. I had problems catching calls today. Maybe the weather? Sounds like once they are able to diagnose correctly to get the right antibiotics, etc. going she will feel a lot better! I know your worry at home is hard and seeing her in discomfort at the clinic is very difficult. Who knows what the weather will bring in the a.m. I hope you're not on the road really earlier tomorrow.

joharavhf

Jan. 7, 2009, 10:11 PM

More jingles for Tess! And a prayer for you that you have some decent insurance on her (I know, that's a terrible thought, but these vet episodes must be costing you an arm and leg!!!!).

Auburn

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:24 AM

Dr. Woody just called to say that Tess is much brighter this morning.:) She still has a low grade fever, but actually walked to the door of the stall to greet him.

He said that the Vet Tech said that she opened a wrapper at 4 am and Tess perked up. Tess, who loves peppermints, but is not allowed to have them, nickered to her. :D

The culture is still growing stuff, so they should know soon what antibiotic will kill the pneumonia.

They are going to try her on a complete feed this morning to see if they can get her interested in eating.

Tuppysmom,

Thank you for the pm. Pinkdiamondraciing was a huge help to me.

FoxChaser

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:37 AM

Yay Tess!!! I woke up this morning wondering how she was doing. More jingles for continued progress :)

FlightCheck

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:56 AM

Glad to see some good news this morning. Hang in there!

Quinn

Jan. 8, 2009, 09:02 AM

Sending huge jingles for Tess. Horses have often been referred to as God's beautiful mistake. How they manage to function with the complex system they have is beyond my comprehension. That aside, I pray for a complete recovery for your "once in a lifetime" horse.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

myster

Jan. 8, 2009, 09:08 AM

Sending a bucket load and then some of jingles winging across the waters for Tess - come on girl, we know you can get better++++++++++++++

Here in South Africa we send healing vibes to those who need, so besides jingles, expect to find plenty of healing vibes too.

annikak

Jan. 8, 2009, 06:29 PM

Huge jingles coming from MI- Oh so many.... What a strange thing- and gosh, one wants to find the "real" answer, doesn't one? This needs to be the last time she goes thru this! Make it end... (thinking about that Kate Bush song "a womans work")

Thinking about you and Tess!!!

maxxtrot

Jan. 8, 2009, 06:34 PM

still jingling for you here in florida

Mariequi

Jan. 8, 2009, 06:45 PM

Hoped to hear a report today. Hope things are still going the right way.

2ndyrgal

Jan. 8, 2009, 07:36 PM

I spoke w/Auburn around 4pm, Tess has spiked another temp and has heat in her hind feet, which they will treat w/ice, meds, etc. They aren't sure why they can't keep her temp down, they will try a different protocol, and are still growing cultures. Keep praying, jingling, whatever you do, she can use all the help she can get right now.

Auburn

Jan. 8, 2009, 07:47 PM

From the reports this morning, I expected to be greeted at the stall door.

Nope. As with many diseases, the mornings are good, then the afternoons go downhill. :(

I had some morning chores, so did not make it down until around 2pm. I was told that Tess had eaten her breakfast with gusto, so I was very encouraged. They brought her next feeding, just after I arrived. She went over and started to pick at it. Her body felt hot to me, so I felt her ears. They were very hot, as were both hind hooves. Her front feet were cold. I asked how long it had been since her temp had been checked. The Vet Tech did a re-check. In two hours it had gone from 101.5 to 103.5. The Vet Tech put in a call to Dr. Woodie, who was just finishing a surgery. Dr. Morrisey and Dr. Woodie arrived at the same time.

Since the culture is still growing, they have kept Tess on a broadspectrum antibiotic and banamine. Today, the switched her from banamine to bute to try to keep her fever from it's rollercoaster ride. She is now wearing sneakers and getting her legs and hooves iced to help prevent founder. Unfortunately, they cannot work on her digestive problem, until they get the pneumonia and fever under control.

As to whether we have insurance on her? Yes, but major medical only covers up to $5,000. I am certain that we are way past that already. I cannot even imagine how much this afternoon cost with both Docs in the stall at the same time. :eek:

Thank Y'all again for the jingles and prayers.

joharavhf

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:06 PM

MEGA Jingles coming your way Tess!!!!!!

Gosh. I hope she doesn't founder. But it's strange that the heat is only in the back legs????

Hang in there Tess!

Mariequi

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:06 PM

I wonder how much longer for the culture. I hope you have an answer soon and she has a protocol that makes her comfortable and helps her to recover. I know you feel so bad for her. Hugs.

annikak

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:23 PM

How VERY strange- and yes, the roller coaster is just...hell.

Jingles for you and Tess- that culture should be back really soon- usually 3 days, I remember from Reason.

<<<Hugs>>>

LAZ

Jan. 8, 2009, 10:16 PM

I'm sorry to hear she's still struggling, and I'm sorry for you for the up and down and misery of just plain not knowing what is wrong.

I will keep jingling for your girl and for you!

NMK

Jan. 9, 2009, 02:57 PM

what LAZ said--the boys are jingling for Tess from Ohio.

Nancy

carrie_girl

Jan. 9, 2009, 03:23 PM

Still jingling in San Diego! Get better Tess!

Josey'sMom

Jan. 9, 2009, 04:12 PM

Sending more jingles, feel better Tess!!!

eventerwannabe

Jan. 9, 2009, 04:33 PM

Jingles from snowy WI!!! I went through a similar experience back in July/August so I know how much this sucks for you. I'll be praying, praying , praying your outcome will be better. Give your horsie a big kiss and hug!

Reds-n-Greys

Jan. 9, 2009, 04:42 PM

Sending jingles from PA and praying for good news.

Auburn

Jan. 9, 2009, 05:17 PM

Today was the first day that I have seen any improvement. :) Tess did not have her usual afternoon temp spike, either. :D

When I arrived at noon, Tess was napping and felt a bit warm. The Vet tech said that she was still turning up her nose at the senior feed, but had eaten some oats. Tess does not like oats, but today they were candy. Go figure? They still are not letting her have any hay, because they are concerned with the lack of her gut mobility.

Marci, my dressage instructor, brought a friend, Willy, who does Reikki (sp?). Willy donned gloves and foot covers and went to work on Tess. She never touched her, but worked about a foot away. After she finished, Tess laid down for a nap. The Vet tech brought some oats. Tess got up, went over to her pan, cleaned up the oats, then begged for more. Her forehead and ears started to cool down, too. Whether it was the drugs finally kicking in, or the Reikki, Tess was better.

Dr. Morrisey stopped by and said that Tess could go for a graze outside. She did more looking around, than grazing. At least, her eyes had some life in them, which is the first that I have seen this week.

Do any of you have relatively young horses that cannot digest hay well? What do you do at events to keep them happy?

mjrtango93

Jan. 9, 2009, 05:34 PM

Do any of you have relatively young horses that cannot digest hay well? What do you do at events to keep them happy?

Glad to hear she is doing a little better! Also BTW we never feed any of our horses traditional hay, instead they get a 3 way content verified and guaranteed hay pellet. They are easier to digest, even if they choke (which is no more then with hay) you can generally massage them out of the throat), and since it is tested and guaranteed they always get the same nutritional content. Haven't had a horse turn their nose up at them yet. They don't have the constant munching but since they get a really good high quality feed nobody is ever looking for anymore either. We get ours through Elk Grove Milling.

cavalli

Jan. 9, 2009, 09:44 PM

Glad to hear thaTTess is doing better, more jingles and prayers your way

McVillesMom

Jan. 9, 2009, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the updates, and glad to know she is feeling a little better. :)

fleabites

Jan. 9, 2009, 10:17 PM

Do any of you have relatively young horses that cannot digest hay well? What do you do at events to keep them happy?

I have a 6 year old TB that cannot eat hay due to a colic surgery that he had when 3 months old:eek:. Diagnosis is small intestine adhesions.

I don't know if this will work for you, but mine can eat hay cubes. It has the forage qualities, but much easier to digest as the longest pieces are maybe an inch and a half long. He gets these (soaked because they almost triple in size and that would be really bad in his gut!) just like hay. He has eaten these on trailer rides as well like a haynet, and before/after foxhunting, etc.

Good luck, more jingles from STL for Tess!!!

3horsemom

Jan. 9, 2009, 10:27 PM

been following the thread and just wanted to say that you and tess are in my prayers.

Mariequi

Jan. 10, 2009, 07:48 PM

Hey, any news today? Jingle, jingle.

Auburn

Jan. 11, 2009, 10:20 AM

Dr. Woodie just called and said that Tess has not had a fever for 24 hours. She is going off of Lydocane and will be weaned off of fluids today. :) She is enjoying the outdoor walks, too.

However, they are still having a problem getting her to eat the mashes. Sometimes she eats with gusto and sometimes she just picks at it. Since they do not want her to eat hay, she really needs to start eating the oat/complete pellet mashes.

Dr. Morrisey will check her lungs tomorrow to see how much improvement there is in her pneumonia. I have no clue how they plan to find what is causing her gut problem?

They had four more colic cases come in during the night. I felt like I hit a brick wall yesterday. I can't even imagine how exhausted the Vets must be. I am saying a prayer for them, too.

Thank Y'all again for the prayers and jingles. Once again, the COTH family is such a wonderful support system.

Pinkdiamondracing,
You have a pm. Thank you for looking out for my girl.

pinkdiamondracing

Jan. 11, 2009, 11:00 AM

Auburn-- No Problem-- that goes for everyone here on COTH-- I work @ Rood and Riddle on the night shift, so if anyone on here sends a horse there, call me and I will do what I can to keep an eye on them. My cell # is (208) 871-3521.
Genie

shea'smom

Jan. 11, 2009, 11:16 AM

So glad to hear things are looking up! I hope you continue to find some answers and fix her up!

TampaBayEquine

Jan. 11, 2009, 11:38 AM

Auburn-
Good to read your girl is improving. FWIW I have had very good luck with acupuncture using B vitamins to stimulate appetite. I believe a few of Rood and Riddle's ambulatory vets, and possibly others ( Dr. Paasch, and Dr Newton) do acupuncture. Good luck!

Mariequi

Jan. 11, 2009, 11:44 AM

That really does sound like things are looking up. Hope you are feeling a little relief, but we won't stop the prayers and jingles!

FoxChaser

Jan. 11, 2009, 04:15 PM

I'm glad to hear that things seem to be turning around. Keep it up Tess!! :)

Noctis

Jan. 11, 2009, 04:44 PM

Glad to hear the lovely girl is doing a bit better! Continuing jingles for all of you!

num1train

Jan. 12, 2009, 02:31 PM

Please tell Tessie that Sweetie misses her and hopes she feels better. Sweetie assured me that she will jump for joy up and down on two legs once she is out of the hospital (you know she will :winkgrin:).

Also please let Tessie know that there is a little girl who would really like to ride her with her Memo. I am pretty sure there are carrots involved in the whole plan as well. Make sure to emphasize the carrots.:winkgrin:

Tessie is one of the coolest mares I have ever met. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She carted my 8yo around jumps last summer without a care in the world. She is just an amazing animal. Auburn has done phenomenal things with her. She has the heart and soul of a true champion.

FEEL BETTER TESSIE!!!!! WE LOVE YOU.

Auburn

Jan. 12, 2009, 04:30 PM

Num1train,

Thank you for your concern about my girl. I believe that she enjoyed having your 8 year old on her back, more than me.

Since I didn't get a call from Dr. Woodie this morning, I went down to R&R. Of course, he called after I got on the road and said that Tess had a good night. She still is hot and cold about eating.

When I arrived, Tess looked brighter, than yesterday. I stood and massaged her for a couple of hours. She made no move toward her morning mash in her feed bucket or for a drink of water. I started getting cold, so went to the office area to warm up. When I returned, Tess was trying to drink with her muzzle on. Now, normally, this would not present much of a problem, but they had taped the bottom and side holes shut, leaving only the two holes by her nostrils. After she had a drink, she went over to her feed bucket to try to eat. There is no way that she can eat with this muzzle on, so I put on gloves and booties, went in and removed the muzzle and watched her chow down. :D By 2pm, she had finished her morning mash. I told her that she was a good girl for eating. She was not too happy that I had to put on the muzzle, again. It was so good to see her enjoying her food. I am praying that she has turned a corner.

Tomorrow, Dr. Morrisey will ultrasound her lungs to see if they have cleared up. After that, they need to figure out what she will be able to eat. It is so hard for me to understand how a horse, who has always done well on hay and loves to eat it, can suddenly become "allergic" to it. "Something in her system just is not tolerating it anymore."

BTW, the Lyme and PHF came back negative, too. :)

Have any of you ever had a horse that could no longer tolerate hay?

LAZ

Jan. 12, 2009, 07:04 PM

Auburn,

Have they considered small bowel malabsorbtion? We had a horse here that developed it, he would not eat, and was literally wasting away--one day he said "I believe I will eat today, started eating, put weight back on and actually got to show again. He had to be on steroids and a special diet, but he did come back. This horse did not have a fever, but presented with the other symptoms you've been encountering.

Auburn

Jan. 13, 2009, 09:15 AM

LAZ,
I will ask them about that today. Suggestions are always welcome.

Dr. Woodie just called. He said that Tess is looking much better. They decided to try her on alfalfa cubes and she devoured them. They are cutting down on bute to once a day and giving her oral antibiotics, instead of IV. (That must have been the pink stuff that she wiped on my sweater yesterday. :lol: ) This morning, the ultrasound of her lungs was much improved, so she may be able to come home in a few days! Whooo Hoooo!!!:D

For eveyone who posted or just read the post, said a prayer and jingled, Paul (DH), Tess and I are so grateful that you took the time to do so.

The Docs and Staff (Pinkdiamondracing) at Rood and Riddle are super! I am so thankful that I live only an hour away from them.