Post by siinead on Sept 20, 2014 23:15:56 GMT 1
this is a long story cut short, my mare has been lame especially noticeable in trot for probably about a year and a half, she had some weight issues and now after losing it shes left with a pot belly and still lame, shes in pain but not so severe she wont move, when i trot her in hand she grunts and shakes her head so shes obviously not happy, anyways ive had a few people look at her,all told me to keep her working, even when i brought her to a yard i was just told to keep working her, then my farrier (current) dressed her and trimmed a certain way to help her move better and straighter and said the previous farrier didnt even notice or didnt care about the problem, there was improvement but i just cant handle having to put her under that much strain ontop of her joint problems so the vet prescribed medication, antibiotics for Musculoskeletal disorder i think it was but the vet didnt actually come out and that only made a little improvement but she is still struggling,so when the farrier comes for the other mare i am then calling the vet myself (it has to be taken into my hands a 16year old, because like for a while now its put off by anyone else) and i think the vet will recommend euthanasia because we just cant afford thousands of euros for xrays and special therapy and treatment (if thats even an option) and its so far in shes 11 now and i cant get her weight on track if she cant work, its absolutely heartbreaking to think having her put down will be probably one of the first options, my grandad had actually tried to brainwash me into sending her to the factory because theres no point paying 100-300 for her injection and removal but we got that money sorted so its decided she will not be going to any factory (i had been against that option i felt sick even thinking of it) if it comes to euthanasia. So im wondering, is it okay for me to let her life come to an end now if its not good quality? does anyone think the vet will say she can live out in the field (i dont see how with her weight going up and down but still) I feel terribly guilty for considering it but i just want to know if its okay at this point,thanks!!
