Hi i posted awail back about a pony who is going blind because of moon blindness. But things aren't looking good.
He has had more flair ups then expected on meds but only really helping the pain at this point. We are talking still with the vet and she says there really isn't anything medically we can do right now.
The last week the sturdy lesson pony has changed drastically. He has gotten really skittish and had trouble finding his hay the one day. Up until now he really hasn't been that effected by it behavior wise. You would talk to him and let him know what to do and he was fine with life.
Anyone have any tips to help him get used to life with out his sight? We think once he goes totally blind he will settle back down a little but he is losing it fast i think its freaking him. And yes putting him down has crossed our minds but he is just such a special horse it will be last resort if he is unable to go about life. But sadly I don't own him he is owned by the barn so it is there call, we just want as many ideas as we can find.
thanks, sorry its long.
He has had more flair ups then expected on meds but only really helping the pain at this point. We are talking still with the vet and she says there really isn't anything medically we can do right now.
The last week the sturdy lesson pony has changed drastically. He has gotten really skittish and had trouble finding his hay the one day. Up until now he really hasn't been that effected by it behavior wise. You would talk to him and let him know what to do and he was fine with life.
Anyone have any tips to help him get used to life with out his sight? We think once he goes totally blind he will settle back down a little but he is losing it fast i think its freaking him. And yes putting him down has crossed our minds but he is just such a special horse it will be last resort if he is unable to go about life. But sadly I don't own him he is owned by the barn so it is there call, we just want as many ideas as we can find.
thanks, sorry its long.