Thank you for your great comments!
For Dr Sales (March 2005)
HI. THANKS SOOO VERY much for your answer!!! She is NOW doing much better.... and think the worst is over.... she is the sweetest girl!!! I too, thought perhaps Bastard Strangles...though nothing else in that clients pasture got sick, and she has several young ones.... Bindi's legs are better...still somewhat swollen but nothing like before, and the oozing from them has quit...one back leg still swollen, and the rest a bit, but all in all SOOO much better.... thanks again for the input...take care. LOVE your web site...and WILL contact you next time I am in need...:-) Lin
For Dr Sales (March 2005)
Thank you for getting back to me. I did phone our Vet and he came out. John did have a reaction but is doing well. Thanks Again, Todd Barnhill
Hello Dr. Sales (March 2005)
Thank you very much for your answer. I have spoken to two of my local vets and you are all in agreement to possible causes. There was not significant blood in her abdomen so I don't think it was a ruptured uterine artery. Either the heart or brain issue you mention more likely the cause. My poor little Sugarbug, I can only console myself that it was extremely quick so she didn't suffer overlong.
Again, thank you for your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Amber
(March 2005)
Thank you very much. You helped me. Everyone has told me that, but I live on a farm so I don't really have a spot to start the time to bond a relationship with her at this time. We don't have an inside area or anything and now I am just waiting for it to hopefully warm up. Thank you so much I will definitely put more time aside for her. Thanks again, Mandy
Bill, (April 2005)
Thanks for your quick response!!! I'll try the alfalfa and additional vegetable oil. Thanks again!!!
Marcia
For Herb Richardson (March 2005)
Thank you for your quick response. I went ahead a bought the mare with the problem. Have a great day.
Barbara DeCamp
For Dr Sales (March 2005)
Thank you so much for your reply. This has helped me feel better. I understand colic is a symptom and not a disease itself. Although I am saddened by my mares' death, I understand this is part of life and these things happen. I was just concerned if the first vet should have caught some of the symptoms and should have suggested to bring the horse in. I found out yesterday that he has only been at this clinic six months. But I think your answer is correct and that he felt she was recovering from the colic and I too had hoped this was the case. The good news is I do have her 3-year-old filly that I can now give my full attention to. Thank you again for making me feel better. LaVonne
For Dr Sales (April 2005)
Thank you for your quick reply. I needed confirmation that I understood the problem as completely as I could. The vet is due back on Friday. I will discuss it further, and come up with the best possible course of action at that time. Thank you again for taking time with me. I will be sure to mention your site to friends!
