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  • #161


    Very relieved for both you and Pete!
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      #162
      Yes NYC, except that it isn't a real stream. It is comprised of constant rainfall in the winter, in which case it is safe and fine, I guess. Or, as happened in this instance, it was the result of one enormous storm which brought 5" of rain that caused my pond to overflow through my back paddocks and follow the channel created by winter rain run-off.

      This happens several times a year. Attached is a picture of it happening last spring. Only that time it was MUCH worse -- truly picture worthy. The horses are standing on top of a dirt covered culvert. To the left of the small fence panel is the true field level. The water was up over their stomachs down there.

      This extreme water level only lasted about 6 hours last spring, and then it went down to a 4' wide stream. But the horses do drink out of it and splash in it. They love it.

      I have never worried about it before. It has never been a problem. But I am guessing that Petey, being a yearling, did not have the same immunity that the grown horses do.

      The folks at R&R have told me that there is a mollusk, aka a very small snail, that lives in ponds and untreated water, which carries the Samonella virus or bacteria or whatever it is. The Potomac Fever "bug" is also found in untreated water.

      In any event, I have a grading contractor coming out Thursday to discuss bulldosing the pond and totally re-grading the entire area (an enormous job since the pond is half in my front field (but fenced off so the horses cannot get near it) and half in deep woods -- it is a natural pond, not a man made one) so that this can never happen again.

      Once is more than enough...

      [OOPS. Pictue was too big. I had to resize it. Here it is.]
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      "He lives in a cocoon of solipsism"

      Charles Krauthammer speaking about Trump

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      • #163
        Would love to see more pics of your place.

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        • #164
          Pam - Sorry I didn't see this thread before today! Between my move and freaking dial-up-internet until today, I wasn't able to get the the boards much.

          I'm SOOOO happy Petey is doing so much better!!!
          \"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.\" -- Ralph Waldo E

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          • #165
            So glad to hear about Petey. I know you're anxious to have him home, but understand leaving him at R&R until that 4th sample is over with to make you feel better about George and Warren, added security for Petey plus it would hard for him to be there, but away from them at the same time. Really good news, Pam.
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            • #166
              Wow - it would never have occured to me to worry about salmonella being carried through mollusks. Horses always seem to find new & exciting ways to worry us Thanks though for sharing your story - I learn new things every day on this board.

              Fingers crossed that PP continues to get better & is home with you soon!
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              • #167
                WOOHOO PETEY!

                SO glad to hear he's doing better. I'll bet that sigh of relief could be heard for miles!

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                • #168
                  okay - eating my cereal and waiting for my Petey Puppy update this morning

                  Hope that today is even better than yesterday, Pam!

                  :Spot:

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                  • #169
                    I've been following this thread and jingling too, and just wanted to say congratulations on Petey's ongoing recovery. I lost my dream horse over 30 years ago, and I know how intense the pain even the thought of it is.

                    "Penny wise; pound foolish" is a good way to think of it. It's wise of you to keep him at the clinic for the extra few days, for the sake of your other horses, your farm, and also for his sake. He's been through a really tough fight and probably could use the extra time to rest before even the happy stress of coming home.

                    Re: bulldozing the pond, I'm not 100% sure but you may need to get DEP permits to do that.

                    Anyway, best of luck to Petey's ongoing recovery. He's lucky to have such a good mom!

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                      #170
                      This is hopefully the last update from the hospital.

                      Petey is off all meds. His catheter is out. His white cell count is normal. By the numbers he is well!!!

                      But, he is still not eating much and so he has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He looks silly because he still has a lot of fluid in his stomach and his extremities (in normal language that means he is stocked up in all 4 legs).

                      He is very tucked up through his flanks and you can see his ribs, yet his belly is as big, if not bigger, than it was at this time last week. The two profiles just do not match and make him look very strange.

                      He is very quiet and depressed. I am hoping that he is lonely and just wants to come home and will perk up when he is back in his own stall. Which he will be tomorrow night.

                      Right now I am working out the logistics. Last month I seeded all of my pastures except for one, which is my sacrifice pasture until I leave for the winter to go to Southern Pines. The seeded pastures are now looking gorgeous, with 2" high baby grasslets turning them a lovely fresh green. It's killing me to have to decide which one I trash for 2 weeks worth of turnout for the Petester. But Petey is more important than grass... isn't he?
                      "He lives in a cocoon of solipsism"

                      Charles Krauthammer speaking about Trump

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                      • #171
                        "Petey is off all meds. His catheter is out. His white cell count is normal. By the numbers he is well!!!" He must have some strong baby system. That's pretty good turnaround sounds like.

                        And I bet being home will make the difference in his mood and general comfort - then just time and mama's love.

                        What are they telling you as far as feeding him? Anything diff at home? With coming home Thursday night, it sounds like he won't have to do a real isolation, correct? He'll be in his same stall, but will be in a pasture by himself because he won't be up to par with the others at this point?
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                        • #172
                          I think Petey deserves 3" high grass in his pasture. I'm sure you can't wait to get him back home.
                          \"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.\" -- Ralph Waldo E

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                          • #173
                            When your stomach is full of fluids (or full of anything) you lose all appetite. He probably feels uncomfortable being so bloated, plus weak from not eating as well as tired from the battle he's put up. Once he's able to expel the fluids from his gut, his appetite will probably return with a vengeance.

                            There is always next year for grass! It will grow back

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                            • #174
                              I think to sacrifice a few blades of grass is just fine Pam!

                              Waiting to hear the update once he arrives back home

                              Thats fabulous news - I am SO pleased for you!

                              :Spot:

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                              • #175
                                Sorry just saw the thread now! I am so happy to hear that Petey is doing much better!

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                                • #176
                                  So glad to hear that Petey Puppy is on the mend.

                                  A word of advice, though. Be very careful what you do to natural drainage and water features. Bulldozing lowlands may disrupt more than just one horse; your pond may be a stopover for migrating birds, deer, etc. Wildlife need places like yours. In short, don't over react to this single instance of salmonella--or potomac fever, whichever. Since all your horses will be gone until next spring anyway, why not think it over over the winter?

                                  It's those darned city folk with their bulldozers that turn rural areas into fancy subdivisions.
                                  "I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay."
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                                  • #177
                                    I just saw this thread too. I'm sorry for the difficult week you've been through, but am so happy at the wonderful progress Petey has made.

                                    I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts for a speedy and uneventful recovery from here on out.

                                    I'm glad Petey will be home soon.

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                                    • #178
                                      I hope no news is good news and maybe Petey is being prepared to go home.
                                      http://www.angelfire.com/ult/irishmosaic/Dublin/

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                                        #179
                                        Well, Petey fans, thanks for all the good thoughts and vibes and wishes. Mr. Pete is now home and he is one happy camper!

                                        After 3 negative Samonella cultures I couldn't wait any longer. He was listless and not eating well at R&R. I knew he was just miserable and needed to get out of there.

                                        He walked off the trailer, looked around, put his ears forward and whinnied a big hello to George and Warren.

                                        Then he went to his stall and ate a flake of hay and a small lunch and looked around for more. He is now outside for a couple of hours, enjoying some nice green grass and looking very content.

                                        I have to keep him and his area isolated. Separate everything for him, disinfectant pan outside his stall, hazmat suit to wear to muck out, etc. I even marked a line down the middle of the aisle with 2 x 4's to make sure that Petey stays on his side and the other boys stay on their side.

                                        Hopefully, in a week, I will be able to relax some of the precautions, although Petey will have to be kept separate from other horses for 3 weeks at least.

                                        Again, thanks to everyone for the support. This BB is a great place to come to share when things are bad. Petey thanks you too. Now its time to let this thread drift off P.1 and into the file marked "bad memories". But with a happy outcome. I am very lucky.
                                        "He lives in a cocoon of solipsism"

                                        Charles Krauthammer speaking about Trump

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                                        • #180
                                          What wonderful news!!!!!!!

                                          Hooray for Petey - I'm so happy it turned out so happily.

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