cubic
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Post by cubic on Dec 27, 2008 16:35:29 GMT 1
My horse has had similar symtoms over Christmas - intermittently listless, off his food, little drinking, lying down etc for several days. I don't know where I'd be without the fantastic vets who've been out to see him several times over Christmas, and give him symptomatic as well as therapeutic treatment - please get the vet out if your pony isn't completely right, it's unfair to leave her in pain and could result in a poorer prognosis if you're not treating something treatable.
Yesterday and today he's been eating again and is much brighter, so fingers crossed the worst is over, but the vet will do bloods if things keep grumbling.
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lucia
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Post by lucia on Dec 27, 2008 20:54:51 GMT 1
How is the pony today?
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varkie
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Post by varkie on Dec 27, 2008 21:17:24 GMT 1
Am I right in thinking this is a shetland?
If so, and she is not really eating, getting this pony treated is an EMERGENCY!
There is a condition in equines, which shetlands are especially prone to, which occurs if they are not eating, often because of an unrelated cause. The condition is called hyperlipaemia.
Any time a shetland stops eating, due to the possibility of this condition, it should be considered an emergency, and a vet called IMMEDIATELY. Hyperlipaemia is serious, and it KILLS in a majority of cases. Out of interest, this is also why you should never starve a laminitic or fat pony, but rather make sure they have adlib low nutritional content foods (bit of an oversimplification, but you get the idea).
Please note the following points:
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Post by rhillahorse on Dec 28, 2008 12:50:14 GMT 1
What did the vet say? Hope everything's ok with her this morning.
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maliksparky
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Post by maliksparky on Dec 28, 2008 18:54:02 GMT 1
Hi, she was fine yesterday, I turned her out and the neighbour texted an hour later saying she was running around the field with the others. Thank fully she is back to her normal self.
Thanks for you replys
Emma
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Post by cbc on Dec 28, 2008 19:05:44 GMT 1
Glad she is ok
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varkie
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Post by varkie on Dec 28, 2008 20:25:08 GMT 1
I think you've been very lucky. This year alone, 2008, I know of a fair number of shetlands belonging to other people who have died of hyperlipaemia. Next time your shetland stops eating, please get a vet involved quickly - next time you may not be so lucky.
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 28, 2008 20:44:59 GMT 1
Very diplomatic Varkie I'm afraid I don't feel so kindly disposed. I seriously hope that maliksparky realises how very lucky she has been, and that she watches her pony with eagle eyes in the future for a return of these symptoms.
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Post by shandypants on Dec 28, 2008 21:19:30 GMT 1
I feel strongly as the others do that you should have got a vet out. I lost Holly to Grass sickness in August - similar symptoms, thought it was colic - had the vet out straight away - he did his best but unfortunately there was nothing he could do. Please please next time get the vet out straight away.
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Post by jaxnbreeze on Dec 28, 2008 23:42:04 GMT 1
My golden rule is - If in doubt - get the vet out!!!
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Post by gingerloon on Dec 29, 2008 10:25:24 GMT 1
really good news that the pone is ok
but just to echo everyone elses comments, please please get the vet out in future, when we take on animals you have to expect vet bills, any time of year, no matter how inconvenient or difficult. From what you have described the vet needed to come out immediately.
Apart from the fact that the pony could have died, it was obvioulsy in a lot of discomfort and at the very least we owe it to our animals to make sure they are comfortable.
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Post by teresa on Dec 29, 2008 14:56:42 GMT 1
I am so very pleased that your pony is Ok now and you have a happy ending, this time.
Please remember that whilst this group of people are all very knowledgeable about horses and some of their problems, to wait for a reply from this forum and get the correct answer to a problem that cannot be seen, the person replying is reliant on your explanation of events and how your horse is, can be disastrous to your equine friend, the time delay and a possible wrong diagnosis may be too late to save your friend next time.
The vet should be the first one that you consult even if it is only to ask their advice over the phone.
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