tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post697229811479529725..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: A Long Weekend (or The Worries of Having a Sick Horse)Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-23237364155608133402011-12-12T18:14:07.427-05:002011-12-12T18:14:07.427-05:00Oh My Goodness! i can just imagine how you were fe...Oh My Goodness! i can just imagine how you were feeling. I hope everything turns out to be okay.<br />Keep us posted.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285687707142504098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-79502369229298865532011-12-12T16:34:59.161-05:002011-12-12T16:34:59.161-05:00...I was on the edge of my seat the entire read! ......I was on the edge of my seat the entire read! I definitely want to know how the vet appointment goes. I have seen a leg swell due to a scratch... but why would all four swell? I will check back here tomorrow!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-15838710844139918142011-12-12T14:52:22.416-05:002011-12-12T14:52:22.416-05:00Hi EquiNatural (Kate)- Lymphangitis is one of the ...Hi EquiNatural (Kate)- Lymphangitis is one of the many things that I read about, but Harley was not stalled. The weather was yucky, but other people at the barn reported that he had been walking around and even running a bit when his buddy was brought in for lessons. I will still ask the vet! (Our appt. has been pushed back due to emergencies. Thankfully, we are not one of them.) I will read about the herbs.<br /><br />Fetlock- I want to know why, but I suspect that this may be in vain. If we do not know why, then how can we practice prevention? Will let you know if anything comes to light.<br /><br />Pre-vet appt., Harley's legs look perfect today. The vet is going to wonder why I dragged her out here! ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-87788107725484443362011-12-12T13:00:09.938-05:002011-12-12T13:00:09.938-05:00I hope you keep us posted on how he's doing. W...I hope you keep us posted on how he's doing. What a mysterious and weird thing! I had to laugh about Amy's comment--the old PA who was used to seeing me drag my boys in for weird rashes used to tell me I wouldn't do well in medical school because I always wanted to know why things happened. I can't think of anything more aggravating than NOT KNOWING WHY something is happening! I hope you find out what's going on with him.Captain Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294085455860971795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-58169761863290035942011-12-12T11:25:16.883-05:002011-12-12T11:25:16.883-05:00Hi Val, sounds like a classic case of lymphangitis...Hi Val, sounds like a classic case of lymphangitis - where Harley's lymphatic system has got blocked and the lymph (fluid) is not draining away - we see this occurring regularly at this time of year when horses start to come in for the night and are stationery for long periods of time, i.e. no movement. Light exercise typically helps get the circulation moving again and hey presto the swelling goes down! There are two fantastic herbs that help cleanse and detox the equine lymphatic system - calendula and clivers. Mix 500g of each together and feed up to 30g daily until finished - they'll help get everything moving again. They're also highly nutritious and full of goodness and vitamins too!EquiNaturalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139204931237727035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-87873397003933964902011-12-12T09:01:11.500-05:002011-12-12T09:01:11.500-05:00Amy- Thanks. That was pretty funny!
Karen- Thank...Amy- Thanks. That was pretty funny!<br /><br />Karen- Thanks for the excellent advice. Harley has never been sick before, and I have never seen horse legs do that. All who looked at him were scratching their heads, which made me worry more. <br /><br />104 degrees! That is really, really scary!<br /><br />Thanks again, for the support. It does make me feel better.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-10692454583839044842011-12-12T08:50:02.524-05:002011-12-12T08:50:02.524-05:00Val - not that this will help in any way today, bu...Val - not that this will help in any way today, but it always makes me feel better when I'm faced with an equine emergency.<br /><br />Keep a stethoscope and thermometer at your finger tips. Know Harley's normal vitals. Add to the medicine bag this very famous endurance acronym: EDPP (Eating, Drinking, Peeing, Pooping). For a horse that just "ain't doin' right" (another endurance saying), checking his pulse and respiration, temperature, hydration (pinch test), gut sounds, way of going, and noting whether he's EDPP will tell you whether he's going to die (or NOT). We all leap to imminent death, don't we! :0)<br /><br />Every time I am faced with a problem, or someone I know if faced with a problem, I run through this list. If this is all okay, I know we're not at death's doorstop. When Speedy was sick last month, these were the things I did. When his temp came back at nearly 104 degrees, I knew to call the emergency number. The month before, when he was "ain't doin' right" I knew it was nothing as my check list brought up no red flags.<br /><br />If nothing else, doing these things will give you something practical to do and can help keep you calm and rational. It sounds as though your barn "sub" had a good handle on checking equine vitals, and your thought to work him on the lunge line was also a good one. Good luck with today's vet visit. I am sending get well wishes to Harley!<br /><br />KarenBakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-85625386676915416142011-12-12T08:48:15.288-05:002011-12-12T08:48:15.288-05:00That does sound scary. So happy that he is back t...That does sound scary. So happy that he is back to normal. And yes that is exactly the way a new mother acts the first time their child gets a low grade fever. But usually by the time #2&3 come along the child has to have a fever of 104 or have a broken limb to even warrent a call to the dr. Lol sad but true.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-70143066199412838312011-12-12T08:31:59.369-05:002011-12-12T08:31:59.369-05:00I checked his legs for signs of scratches and will...I checked his legs for signs of scratches and will ask the vet about it, too.<br /><br />Yes, this weekend has not been fun. He is feeling better, but I want the vet to see him for my peace of mind. Listen to his heart, lungs, etc. It could be a lot worse, which I am very aware of, but as has been discussed by all, "not knowing" is stressful.<br /><br />Thank you for the well wishes!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-11285858429201134592011-12-12T04:39:38.093-05:002011-12-12T04:39:38.093-05:00I hate that "AHHH!!" in your head when y...I hate that "AHHH!!" in your head when you see something definitely wrong with your horse. And I am just like you - straight to Google while I wait for the vet. Which normally just ends in torture.<br /><br />Hope this mystery illness goes as quickly as it came!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121469297442797836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-29111589664843658982011-12-12T04:19:01.667-05:002011-12-12T04:19:01.667-05:00My gosh that all sounds very scary....you poor thi...My gosh that all sounds very scary....you poor thing! There is nothing worse than seeing signs of something and not knowing what is going on. Glad he is seemingly better, but good idea to have the vet anywaysallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472781841288909994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-11873507020327798382011-12-12T01:04:14.595-05:002011-12-12T01:04:14.595-05:00I'm glad he seems to be doing better. Let us ...I'm glad he seems to be doing better. Let us know what the vet finds/thinks when she comes out. Sounds like you handled everything well despite being worried sick.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-84801587188245684062011-12-12T00:06:44.957-05:002011-12-12T00:06:44.957-05:00I always read my blogs in order of when they were ...I always read my blogs in order of when they were written, so I don't miss anything. Just a second ago I read about Harley's anniversary and how wonderful it was. And now this happens. I couldn't get to the end fast enough. I am breathing cautious sighs of relief right now. I can't imagine how worried you must have and probably still are just bit until you know why this happened. Oh Harley, you scared me! I will be thinking good positive thoughts for Harley and you.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-729002741591368202011-12-11T23:11:52.731-05:002011-12-11T23:11:52.731-05:00You might try carefully checking his legs for scra...You might try carefully checking his legs for scratches... sounds strange, but even low-grade cases of scratches (aka greasy heal, rain scald, etc.) can cause edema and sometimes cellulitis in horses. Hope he is better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-16914767899050449002011-12-11T21:55:50.441-05:002011-12-11T21:55:50.441-05:00Keep us posted! Hope it's just something minor...Keep us posted! Hope it's just something minor like a virus. I'm glad he doesn't seem to be feeling too badly...Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com