Billybob
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Post by Billybob on Dec 29, 2009 21:34:03 GMT
I have asked my vet to come and help me with one of my colts who has got his headcollar stuck round his neck, he will not let anyone near to undo it so obviously the vet couldn't sedate him by injection, they wouldn't come and give me something to even put in his feed and I was told to persevere or manhandle him!!! as they will not sedate colts. Has anyone any ideas why or any advice. I am frightened he will get stuck on something or get his legs stuck???Thanks
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Post by Laura on Dec 29, 2009 23:02:40 GMT
When a colt or stallion is given sedation they hang their manly bits out and there is a risk of a it not going back, causing some kind of paralysis which makes it more risky to sedate colts or stallions which is probably why they are being a bit reluctant to give you anything but i would have expected them to give you something if only a bit just to help your situation and cause less stress to your pony. Vets are alot stricter on handing out sedation these days due to the way people abuse it and use it for non genuine cases so as ever theyv'e spoilt it for people in genuine need, good luck with your pony and hope you manage to rescue him from his headcoller xxx
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Billybob
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Post by Billybob on Dec 29, 2009 23:28:12 GMT
thanks I wont get much sleep tonight worrying about him.x
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 30, 2009 6:57:25 GMT
had same problem with my vet.told to get on and handle wild 8 month foal.easy for them to say.friend is coming to try join up with her.can you or friend do that?what about magnesium oxide in feed for 7-10 days.my take edge off abit.it worked on my big filly wen plaiting.good luck
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Post by sageandonion on Dec 30, 2009 8:09:41 GMT
Oh my goodness, you poor thing. You do need help. If I were in your situation, I think I would contact one of those Kelly Marks people or even an instructor.
Perhaps someone on her who is experienced with youngsters would be able to help you.
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Post by amumwithapony on Dec 30, 2009 8:58:38 GMT
is he loose in a field, or in his box? sometimes it may be unpleasant to just go in and manhandle him with 2 or 3 people, but sometimes its the lesser of 2 evils. if he's loose in field can you manage to drive him in, or let him follow something else in? or if he is in his box, could you try just trapping him against the wall and wipping it off? i'd have a fieldsafe one ready to put back on tho, probably before you get the other one off as you may find he wont let you near him for a few days after. it may be traumatising to do that to him, but he may injure himself more with headcollar on, and then end up needing even more attention and end up more untrusting. you could probably make friends with him again over the next week or so, lots of scratching usually works with babies. its a bit of a tricky situation, but sedation in colts and stallions can cause a prolapsed thingy (floppy bits dont go back up!) so thats why your vet wont do it. good luck with him, not a nice situation!
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Post by sarahp on Dec 30, 2009 10:29:36 GMT
I agree - and if done quietly but firmly and if you can manage to get him standing quietly before he is released it shouldn't be too traumatising for him. Doing it all slowly and quietly if possible rather than all in a high adrenaline rush would be ideal if it can be managed. And you do need to get him into a confined space somehow.
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Post by Billybob on Dec 30, 2009 13:47:15 GMT
I got done this morning and it has slipped off itself and was on the floor!!! Thanks for your help everyone, I may get some sleep tonight!!! xz
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