His heart rate remains elevated (around 100), still not eating or drinking, on iv therapy, liver values are elevated, lactate high and slowly increasing each day,but protiens are good and belly tap looked good......anyone been through this? I don't know how much longer I should hang on to him. He looks just miserable. I want to give him every chance but the labs and his behaivor aren't promising, he is slowly declining.
My trainers mare had colic surgery. It was a long... long... long journey to recovery. It was a struggle, and they even had to open her back up for hernia revision surgery after the fact. However, it's been about 4 years since all of this, and she's finally getting her back in to show shape again. anyway... sending well wishes and prayers your way!
I have no knowledge of this, only that I do wish things take a turn for the better and your horse pulls through. Hugs, dear, for you . take care of yourself , too.
The vet is not optimistic...he said it looks like he is slowly and steadily declining. I am waiting to talk to them when they open today to see what the latest labs say. A miraculous turn around is needed, I can't look at him and see him so miserable for much longer. Thank you all...
I'm sorry you're both going through this.
One of mine had colic surgery when she was 8, she's 25 now. Hers was for a strangulating lipoma so the bowel wasn't resected or even touched.
If your horse had a resection that is a tougher road. I hope things turn out well.
What was the diagnosis with your horse? Impaction, twist, etc?
I'm so sorry hun! I went through the same thing a year ago with the mare pictured in my icon. She had an impaction. We did surgery, she had a great recovery but then coliced 2 more times in a month. The last one was horrible and I didnt want to her suffer. Its the hardest thing to make that decision, but all of us that have made it know its usually the best thing. My thoughts are with you.
I'm so sorry about your boy Its so hard to do the right thing but I hope you find comfort in that you made the correct call when he needed you the most.
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