lojo10
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Post by lojo10 on Jan 21, 2016 19:52:11 GMT
My daughter brought my horse in tonight, and she commented that she was lay down in the field which I thought was strange in winter. I went to see her straight away and I noticed she was not herself and had already lay down in her bed As her bed had been flattened but she was up again. She was also lifting up her top lip like when she eats something she dislikes, I phoned vet and they said to keep an eye on her and withdraw food. It's been several hours now and I've just seen her and she had perked up and whinied. Any suggestions for tomorrow as I'm concerned, as she's 26 and has cushings.
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Post by gillwales on Jan 21, 2016 20:05:00 GMT
You could syringe some vegtable oil down her, it will lubricate the gut and help her pass a motion, it should not do her any harm but you should run it past your Vet first. Has she done any motions? Also syringe water down her throat, you could add a little sugar and salt to stop her getting de-hydrated. Does she normally whinney to you? If not then she is proberly distressed, put a wicking blanket on her to stop a chill but allow her to breath if sweaty. , walk her around for a bit, this can help pass a motion. Yell if you need more support. Good luck I hope she gets more comfortable quickly x
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lojo10
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Post by lojo10 on Jan 21, 2016 20:20:16 GMT
Thank you, she normally winneys. I've put her rug on as I took her outdoor rug off earlier as it was wet and she lay down before I had time to change it but it's a winter one? She has passed one motion about 5 but nothing since? She seemed happier but I'm a bit worried now cause I rugged her up,
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Post by gillwales on Jan 21, 2016 20:40:21 GMT
So just to get everything correct; she is in? You have put a breathable rug on her? Do not leave her un-rugged but if you do not have a wicking rug then put a layer of towels over her, watch that she does not start to roll, if she does get the vet out asap, I am rather surprized that he / she did not want to visit. Is she drinking? Has she had a pee? Does she have a tempreture?, are her gums a normal colour? When you press on them and then release does the colour come back quickly? If yes then that is good ( except the tempreture,) .
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Post by judyh on Jan 21, 2016 20:52:04 GMT
At the first sign of colic always call the vet. An early injection can save a lot if pain later.
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lojo10
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Post by lojo10 on Jan 21, 2016 20:58:31 GMT
Yes she is in, has a rug on. Gums were normal. She hadn't had a drink that I'm aware of.
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Post by gillwales on Jan 21, 2016 21:06:19 GMT
well good that the gums are normal, if the inside of the mouth becomes dry then sponge water into her mouth if you do not have a syringe NB, this is a fab bit of kit, very useful in this situation and when foaling. If you give water in a bucket then make a note of the water level. All you can do now is sit tight and react to any changes such as excessive sweating, rolling, any other sign of distress. If she is more herself in the morning allow her to have a pick of grass, it is important that you do not loose gut movement.
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Post by lojo10 on Jan 21, 2016 21:13:34 GMT
Thank you my mum is going to check on her shortly as she is stabled there,
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Post by comanchediva on Jan 21, 2016 21:18:35 GMT
If she hasn't had a poo for 4 and a half hours and she has showed colic symptoms I would be getting the vet to her tonight if she was mine.
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Post by waspblue on Jan 22, 2016 0:13:31 GMT
If she hasn't had a poo for 4 and a half hours and she has showed colic symptoms I would be getting the vet to her tonight if she was mine. Me too, got to echo what gillwales has said, I would definitely get a vet and never take any chances with colic. I really hope and pray that she is all fine very soon and it passes quickly and she is back to her normal self soon. Will be thinking of you. I had my own terrible experience with a surgical induced colic that was so rare there was only 0.05% chance of it happening, sadly after ten weeks at Leahurst, two lots of surgery and £17,500 I lost him. Hence why I am hoping and praying for you. The team at Leahurst were amazing incidentally, they couldn't have done anything more if they'd tried for him, the love, care and effort put into his care by them all was above and beyond the call of duty. I am not just referring to the veterinary team, but the interns, students and fab yard team that all played a part in caring for him so well.
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Post by gillwales on Jan 22, 2016 5:29:29 GMT
I did see that you had called the Vet, it is very difficult when they give you advice rather than come out, especially if you want them to. I hope all is well with your old girl this morning. Please let us have an up-date.
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lojo10
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Post by lojo10 on Jan 22, 2016 10:24:28 GMT
Hi She seems fine now, drank her water and I've mucked out as usual. She is nibbling her hay. Do you think there is any th ING I need to specially do now? Thank you for your concern and advice it was much appreciated x
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Post by gillwales on Jan 22, 2016 14:38:53 GMT
keep things simple, can you pin point any changes in her regeime that may have triggered the colic, it seems to have been a mild bout from what you have written, has she had a chill? Have you changed the brand of her feed? Has she been consitpated? If the later you could introduce a small amount of epsom salts in her feed once a week. Or add some veg oil into her diet on a regular basis, it will keep her gut lubricated and will help with her coat. However if it becomes a regular occurance then it may be time to say goodbye rather than let her suffer. Really good luck x
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Post by waspblue on Jan 22, 2016 23:23:44 GMT
So glad your mare seems to have got over her bout of colic, I am so glad for you. I think gillwales advice is excellent and totally agree with what she is saying. I hope this is just an isolated incident however, sometimes there isn't even any reason you can pin point. A young Connemara mare on my yard - who is such a tough cookie, you wouldn't believe - suddenly and for no reason had a similar thing occur on New Years Day around 5 pm, despite nothing at all having changed in her feed, management, routine etc, vet came out administered usual painkillers, buscopan etc and within a couple of hours she was right as rain as if it had never happened and shouting for food. Hope your little lady continues to have many more happy years trouble free ahead of her. Good luck and thanks for letting us know she has recovered, I was thinking about her lots.
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