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BelladonnaLily

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#101

Apr. 9, 2004, 04:06 AM

Freebird, we all have our own unique situations and you are obviously dealing with this the best way that you can. Kudos to you for caring so much for this old mare. I truly hope she pulls through for you. I'm thinking about you guys and Moose today. Keep us posted.
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#102

Apr. 9, 2004, 04:42 AM

Also checking in before going over to the barn to my horse... Bless you Freebird--you and Moose are putting up a valiant battle; she lucky to have you!!! Waiting for an update...

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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:03 AM

We are caretakers too...though not so lucky as to caretake horses, there are a load of things we get to deal with before bringing owners into the decision making process...

I followed this yesterday...checking before we go out to feed...

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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:10 AM

Still jingling and hoping for an update!!

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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:29 AM

Checked in here before I get my day started at work, and still jingling and praying . . .

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#106

Apr. 9, 2004, 05:46 AM

Freebird, any improvement this morning? I hope she got stronger during the night.

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Freebird!

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#107

Apr. 9, 2004, 05:47 AM

Again, thank you SO much for caring. It realy DOES mean a lot to me, and just goes to show - yet again - what a truely amazing group of people we have here on COTH.

I don't have much of an update as of yet, because my vet hasn't gotten the labs back, but she is going to call them and then call me back, so hopefully that will be soon. An for Moose's condition, we checked on her throughout the night, and she stayed the same. She was still drinkiong the eletrolite water like crazy, which I don't know is a good thing or bad. As of this morning, she was standing on her OWN, which I take as a good sign. Because of that, we have not given her the other 5 CC's of Banimine we still have. The - small animal/bovine - vet that had came out yesterday called first thing this morning. He was still upset that he hadn't been able to diagnose her. He also said that he hadn't put any hoof testers to her fet - mainly because she is sound - but that maybe she was foundered. I think he is just trying to think of what on earth could cause the elevated heart rate. He said even if she was foundered though - which I personally don't think she is, because when she walks, she is sound, and not standing camped out - it is still secondary to whatever else she has. At any rate, she is still in a deeply beeded stall, with no grain, just fresh water. We did offer her some hay last night, and she did nibble at that. Anyway, I will let you all know as SOON as the vet calls with the results.

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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:58 AM

Jingles for Moose - {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}} for you, wish I could be of help.
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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:58 AM

i hope moose made it through the night...
jingling here in jersey! wish we were closer to offer more help.

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Apr. 9, 2004, 05:58 AM

Jingles and Prayers for Moose, I hope she is okay!

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#111

Apr. 9, 2004, 06:27 AM

well - that is a little bit of promising news Freebird!
Hope that this morning finds her better still

Jingling and {{{HUGS}}} for you and Moose

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#112

Apr. 9, 2004, 06:29 AM

sweetie hang in there

perhaps her heart rate is up becasue she is stressed and just doesnt feel good

browns heart rate shoots up just from the vet standing next to him

of course blood work will tell the story and hopefully you will get your answer soon

it sounds like she is somewhat comfortable and you are doing everything you can for her---i would think her drinking water would be a good sign and at least she is fighting off dehydration......

hang in there and keep us posted

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Apr. 9, 2004, 06:39 AM

Still jingleing for Moose - I hope she is still improving!

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Apr. 9, 2004, 06:49 AM

Freebird, I hope you managed to get a wink or two of sleep last night. You must be exhausted. Moose is so lucky to have you and Jimmy to care for her; it's obvious from your posts how much you love her, and I'm sure she feels the love from you and I know that will help her. Hang in there and thanks for keeping us all informed of her condition. It's amazing how much you can worry about a horse you've never even met!

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Apr. 9, 2004, 06:54 AM

Lots of Jingles - you are doing all the right things. Hang in there!
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Apr. 9, 2004, 07:00 AM

Jingles Kat!

I'm just down in Dallas so would be glad to ride up and help care for other beasties and little Freebird to give you a break/sleep/food, etc.

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Apr. 9, 2004, 07:03 AM

Still jingling over here in SC. Happy to see that Moose is standing on her own! As everyone has said, she is lucky to have you and Jimmy caring for her. Hang in there!! We have everything crossed for ya~
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#118

Apr. 9, 2004, 07:08 AM

Well alright, Moose! 'Still hangin' in there!

Hmmm -- drinking lots of water -- kidneys?

On the chance that she is foundering - do her hooves feel hot?

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#119

Apr. 9, 2004, 07:11 AM

Did I somewhere write "Jimmy" instead of my husband's name, Tommy?? LOL, it wouldn't suprise me. It's hard to type when your hands are shaking, as they were yesterday. Anyway, after having a nice breakfast of Cheetos Cheese balls, I am now sipping on some Constant Comment Tea with the cell phone in my lap, going crazy waiting for the vet to call back. Poor Tyler was so tired that when he woke up this am,he got his horsey and passy, looked at me like I was crazy when I asked "hey baby, want to get up and have some breakfast?" and covered up, and went back to sleep. With all the commotion of yesterday, he didn't get to slep untill after midnight - hard for a 2 year old. Hopefully soon I will be able to update.

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Apr. 9, 2004, 07:28 AM

No, my bad! I'm notoriously bad with names! I should remember Tommy, since my brother in law has the same name. Sorry!

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