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Post by horsepoor on Sept 28, 2006 19:05:32 GMT -5
OK-I am going to send what I have in my Paypal balance right now-which is minimal-sorry -but it will help a little-going to balance my checkbook this weekend and start budgeting to help this boy---does he need anything? Waterproof blanket? Halter? Wraps? Wormer? Anything??
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Post by horsepoor on Sept 28, 2006 20:47:43 GMT -5
I just printed pictures out of DS and am going to hang them on my bulletin board at work to inspire me to kick in some over time--who knows-might inspire others to kick in for him too!
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Post by pdevlieg on Sept 28, 2006 21:04:11 GMT -5
Holly - please let us know if there is something specific that you need/want to help with this special boy's rehabilitation.
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Post by larkspurco on Sept 29, 2006 0:34:20 GMT -5
Aw, shucks horsepoor, you're so kind. Dez would be flattered to know he has a sponsor. Mainly he is racking up a few vet bills for SAFE, and eating like a fiend. I bought him a stable blanket and an insulated turnout. He could probably use a sheet. We're working through all of the vetwrap in the barn and a giant roll of duct tape. I'll think about what he might need. If you asked him he'd say carrots.
He loves to be groomed. He stopped eating tonight just to enjoy being brushed. Now I know why he liked his bath so much -- he got to be touched all over.
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Post by larkspurco on Sept 29, 2006 15:39:19 GMT -5
I just received the results of the culture and it is strangles.
Oi.
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Post by schwung on Sept 29, 2006 15:43:30 GMT -5
Oh dear. Let's see, did your vet give you instructions for quarantine? Bleach trays for your shoes and all that? Your horses are probably safe and already exposed, but best to keep up a quarantine anyway. Have your horses been vaccinated?
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Post by diamondindykin on Sept 29, 2006 16:37:03 GMT -5
Oh no Hopefully your horses were not exposed!! Thank you so much for everything you are doing for him!!
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Post by larkspurco on Sept 29, 2006 16:39:24 GMT -5
None of my horses are vaccinated - it's not typically recommended here. The vet said I could vaccinate with the intranasal but it's only partially effective, and she suspects they've already been exposed.
She said I could wipe down the panels with bleach, use gloves, etc. I've been through the hospital at CSU and there's no way I could emulate the set-up in my barn, with the bleach trays and golashes and all.
No one has shown any signs of illness yet - if it happens it will be any day now. I've kept them separated and have tried to keep things separate but he could have blown his nose on something in the paddock. And of course I've tracked dirt around all over the place too.
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Post by safehorses on Sept 29, 2006 17:46:44 GMT -5
Ugh! What a pain, to say the least! Please let us know how we can help...
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Post by cat67 on Sept 29, 2006 19:38:02 GMT -5
I'm not a big believer in the vaccine, either. It's like a flu shot, it protects against one variety and there are so many different ones that it's not comprehensive.
If your other horses are in good, healthy condition and you don't have any other debilitated rescues or young stock, they will probably be fine. Just keep them separate and change shirts if Dez rubs on you, and wash your hands before handling other horses, and of course different brushes, etc. The usual precautions, and you should be fine. The bleach trays/different boots are the ideal, but I have had to deal with strangles many times and have kept it from spreading just by keeping the horse separate and keeping all of his "stuff" separate.
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Post by horsepoor on Sept 29, 2006 21:09:06 GMT -5
Yikes-badd news about the strangles, but sadly, not surprising. I have very limited experience with strangles-is it "good" that he is not running a temp? Does the vet know if he is close to the end stages? What do you need right now to help?
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Post by larkspurco on Sept 29, 2006 23:46:20 GMT -5
Cat67, I hope I have the same luck as you. I do have a 19-month-old filly so I'm most concerned about her. She's very hearty, and I know she'd be fine, but I can't stand the thought of a big nasty hole in her beautiful little head. My 9 y/o rode in the trailer 2 days after I hauled Dez home in it. He's fine.
There are different types of strep, and the one causing strangles is streptococcus equi. From what I understand, most horses develop fever and go off their feed, get lots of nasal discharge, and abscesses in the lymph glands around the throat. They start feeling better after the abscess blows.
It's possible Dez had strangles before and, therefore, some immunity, but his weakened condition brought on the abscess. His lack of fever is a good thing. His abscess did not involve a lymph gland. I know there were other horses at the feedlot with strangles, so it's no surprise that he got it.
The abscess is still open and draining. He let me flush it out tonight with peroxide and it looked a lot better. (This time I only got pus water on my face, not in my mouth.)
I'm amazed at how much he is eating -- like 30-40 lbs of hay a day. I can tell he's gaining weight. I taped him twice and he was up to the 916 lb mark Wednesday.
I don't know of anything I specifically need for him right now. I just got another bill today for last week's doctoring, so vet $$ is the main thing right now.
Holly
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Post by horsepoor on Sept 30, 2006 8:35:30 GMT -5
Holly please email me your address:
mavw1971 at msn dot com
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Post by jaybird on Sept 30, 2006 12:10:51 GMT -5
Hi Holly, Please check your PMs, thanks!
signed, Jaybird, wielder of the SAFE checkbook ;D
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Post by cat67 on Oct 1, 2006 0:45:25 GMT -5
Holly, that is great that he is eating like that, even with the strangles. They frequently go off their feed with it, so if he's still eating like a horse, LOL, that's wonderful news.
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