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Post by The Moo on Jun 21, 2006 7:59:01 GMT -1
Oh Heather I am so sorry to hear this news.
Many many vibes for Rose.
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Post by merlinalison on Jun 21, 2006 8:05:25 GMT -1
Oh no! Poor Rose, and poor you. Please don't beat yourself up over it - as the vet said, its just one of those things, and you noticed it quickly and Rose is getting the best possible treatment. Sending you huge amounts of positive vibes.
Lots of love Alison and Merlin
(Going to the yard at lunchtime to doublecheck on Merlin - he's been lame behind since Sunday which I had put down to his arthritis being exacerbated by the hard ground and the amount of weight he's carrying. I couldn't feel a digital pulse on him, but then he has so much feather the vet can never find it either. His feet didn't seem any hotter than normal either - all that feather keeps them VERY warm normally)
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Post by JoM on Jun 21, 2006 8:18:08 GMT -1
Awww the poor girl!!
Dont beat yourself up about it Heather! We cant predict the future, just deal with the present as best we can!!!
Lots of hugs for you and pats and healing thoughts for Rose!!!!
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 21, 2006 8:20:18 GMT -1
Hoping Rose is soon feeling much better. No point in blaming yourself. These things happen. Rose is lucky that you are are able to give her so much attention to help her get better.
Sarah
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jun 21, 2006 8:20:34 GMT -1
OH NO Heather, sending lots of healing calming vibes to you both xxxx
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Post by bevbob on Jun 21, 2006 8:26:03 GMT -1
Oh poor Rose, I could really swear about this dreaded laminitis.
Hope she recovers soon, big hugsxxx
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Post by harleydales on Jun 21, 2006 8:29:44 GMT -1
Poor Rose, poor you. The weather is just being a S*D this year isn't it? We had the same, hot and humid and rock hard, then cold wet and windy.
Fingers crossed for a full recovery, big hugs from me and my gang
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Post by harveydales on Jun 21, 2006 8:34:52 GMT -1
I'm so sorry to read this Heather. Laminitis is a horrible condition and come come on very suddenly as it did with poor Rose. Please don't beat yourself up over it, these things happen. We can't wrap our horses up in cotton wool much as we'd like to. You've done all you possibly could and Rose is in the best hands by the sound of it. Sending lots of healing vibes and fingers crossed for the next few days.
xxx
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Post by dalesvic on Jun 21, 2006 9:01:16 GMT -1
Heather,
So sorry to hear this- we all know that you do so much and care hugely for your ponies. Laminitis is one of those dreaded things that can happen very quickly and unpredictably. You were not to know that Rose would be so susceptible after all you haven't had her for a very long time, in the future you will know to be wary of putting her under such stress, but with Drummer you probably know him inside out- enough to know exactly what he can cope with.
A few of us have been through the horror of laminitis- when Bonny got it last year I was absolutely gutted and felt very stupid and guilty- but she has been fine (touch wood) this year and I'm sure you'll get through this and cope in the future. It is a pain, and awful to see them in such pain but it sounds as if you are giving her the very best care and I wish her a speedy recovery. Try not to beat yourself up about it. Positive vibes for both of you !
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Post by nativerider on Jun 21, 2006 9:25:38 GMT -1
Really sorry to hear about Rosie - hope she feels better soon
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Post by greydales on Jun 21, 2006 9:30:49 GMT -1
Oh no poor Rose and you, there is nothing you could have done about it or foreseen so don't feel guilty. It's an ever-present worry with our natives and although I am fortunate enough never to have experienced it (maybe should keep my mouth shut!) it's always a worry with my lush pasture. I do hope Rose recovers soon  |
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Post by DalesLady on Jun 21, 2006 11:00:14 GMT -1
Poor Rose. You cannot blame yourself and as the others have said by implication, its a case of there by the Grace of God go we! You could not have prevented it, it does happen. It hurts us when our ponies hurt as we care so much.
Thinking about you and hugs to Rose!
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 21, 2006 14:33:38 GMT -1
Heather,
just had another thought. Sometimes laminitis that appears in all 4 feet can be indicative of toxins in the blood, which can be caused by septicaemia from an injury which may be very difficult to track down. I remember my trimmer saying that one of her ponies foundered in all 4 feet, and this was eventually traced to a puncture wound in the sole. She knew from the appearance of the feet that they were going to founder, even though the vet didn't believe her at that time, and her priority was to find out why they were going to founder so that she could deal with that. A blood test proved the infection and they could then get on and deal with it.
I realise the founder was more serious at the time than general laminitis, but just thought it worth mentioning in case you think of having a blood test done just to be sure.
Sarah
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Post by leannwithconnie on Jun 21, 2006 17:45:37 GMT -1
Thinking about you and Rose Heather. fingers crossed she continues to make a good recovery
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 21, 2006 18:20:33 GMT -1
oooh poor rose. The farrier came today and said its epidemic at the moment he had 8 cases last week
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