Eagle isn't well

[Lindi-loo]

Get Well Soon little man

 

[Marsha Cassada]

O I hope you find out soon what is going on. It's terrible when they are under the weather and we can't find the answer.

 

[drmatthewtaylor]

Although Vets will differ in their opinions, Dexamethasone Suppression Test is regarded by most to be the best and has a very small risk (a mathematical risk, but I've never seen nor heard of laminitis secondary to the test).

If endogenous ACTH is chosen then a full 'Cushing's Panel' should be run including insulin, cortisol, and, glucose; THREE times in the same day or at least twice.

Dr Taylor

 

[Eagle]

Thanks for the email Jax, I will keep you updated

Eagle had his blood drawn yesterday for the ACTH test. Please keep praying

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Renee I was so hoping for better news for Eagle - sent him prayers while I was away. Let's hope the blood tests will give your vet some idea exactly what is wrong. Years ago, back in the dark ages, Cathy's old pony became a Cushing sufferer in his early 20's and he happily lived until he was 35 even though there was little folk 'did' about Cushings then - I just watched his food and clipped him out of his winter coat each summer!

Your video clearly shows Eagle's tummy and his fallen crest, but I dont think there is much problem with his coat that I can see - most of mine are carrying a lot more coat than he is.

Did your vet say when the test results will be in? Do please keep us up to date daily on how he is, bless him.

It is so worrying when they are not well, especially when you cant find any obvious reason for the problem. Sending ((((HUGS)))) to both you and Eagle.

 

[MeganH]

Prayers for Eagle

 

[bannerminis]

Keeping everything crossed for eagle

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Sending prayers and hugs for both you and Eagle.

 

[cassie]

praying for you Renee n Eagle! dear boy!

get beeter soon litte man!!

 

[AnnaC]

How does he seem today Renee? Hope he's feeling a bit better in himself.

 

[Eagle]

Well the beet seems to have worked cos this morning he had pooped like an elephant

I am still waiting for the vet to get back to me with the results, I hope it won't be long.

 

[LittleRibbie]

Only us horse lovers would love that our horses can poop like an elephant and be happy about it!! I hope the tests give you some answers soon

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Yay poop!

 

[Eagle]

Only us horse lovers would love that our horses can poop like an elephant and be happy about it!! I hope the tests give you some answers soon

hubby just doesn't get it and made some very non horsey comments this morning when he came out on the balcony for a cigarette and caught me in the garden poking at Eagle's poop with a stick

 

[LittleRibbie]

Hey...at least you used a stick!! He would faint if he saw me in my guys stalls! Its bad enough when he walks in while Im on the computer checking Cassies pictures of Suzis hooha!!

 

[Hosscrazy]

:yeah

:yeah

Liz N.

 

[Eagle]

Matteo found Britts Hooha on my iphone and said I am discusting and disturbed. ROFL

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! That will teach him not to pry into his Mother's secret world!

So glad to hear about Eagle - it shows that certain parts of him are in working order.

You haven't said how your little dog is progressing, hope all is well?

 

[bannerminis]

Thats great news. Delighted to hear your little man is pooping up a storm. Hope you get some good news on the tests

 

[Eagle]

O.K vet phoned to say that they must repeat the test on Monday cos he used the wrong syringe.

So we wait.