RIP Laddie----Very sad-----Going to have to put a horse down

[adoptedbyachicken]

Ed do get a proper trim on that horse right away. It's very important, and as mentioned the right pads. Go to www.hoofrehab.com and read up on founder there, and the ways trimming and the right padding can stop the secondary inflammation which can do more damage than the first. Also look for the cause of the first founder and make sure it's not going to be ongoing. Not all founders are acute, some have been from causes that are around for a long time and get to be 'too much'. My Morgan foundered that way.

Easyboots can be a real help, with therapy pads on. You can take them off every day to clean them and inspect the hoof. That will give him the comfort to get moving again, and moving will heal him. A hoof creates it's own circulation loading and unloading with weight, he needs to move.

So sorry your going through this, been there, know it's not fun.

 

[LizFM]

Second the comment on the importance of touch with all animals...especially herd animals like horses. If you have to just sit on the ground with him and hold his head in your lap, or lay down next to him if you can. Having another living being around alot and in physical contact can give them the will to live.

 

[Kelly G]

...and I third.

Corrective shoeing could make all the difference in his recovery.

I hope all is still going well!

 

[smallbluejellybean]

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[chickenzoo]

So sorry Ed, I hope he pulls through. It's so very hard to deal with hoof issues, I wish you the best.....

 

[92caddy]

I think the time has come to have him put down. He is dont getting any better at this point. Im going to call the vet in the morning and have her come out and see what she thinks and go from there.


On a side note--------------Gregs mother went to have surgery yesterday to have the cancer removed off of her liver, when the Drs. opened her up, she was full of cancer, so they sewed her back up and sent her to recovery. The Dr said she may live 3 months or 2 years, they dont really know, its in Gods hands. This is her forth battle with cancer and this is by far the worse battle.

 

[WhiteWingedDove]

I'm so sorry to hear about Greg's mother.. how awful!

Sending more good vibes and prayers

 

[satay]

Sorry to hear your poor horse is no better. No one can tell you when you should part with your mate. You and only you will know if and when the time is right for that.

 

[satay]

How awful about Gregs mother. I feel for you both.

 

[Rafter 7 Paint Horses]

I am so sorry to hear that update.

I was getting hopeful about Laddie when he got up and was moving around.

I know everyone here on BYC sends good wishes to Greg's Mom, and to the two of you through this rough patch in your lives.


Jean