MY MIRACLE MINI

starleemay · Oct 30, 2005

This started Wed night. First Rosie went down, acted like colic. Brought her to barn & a shot of Banamine. 30 minutes later she was ready to go again. By then Peaches went down. Same thing.

Did same to her only she wasn't bouncing back. Next morning (5 AM) another shot Banamine. By 9 AM knew it wasn't working.

Loaded her in trailer for vet. Worked on her all day. No luck. Put her on an IV rest of Thurs. Friday morning still no change & she was thrashing in the stall and ripping her IV's out. Now the decision to do surgery for $1500-$2000 & a 50/50 chance of survival. Or to put down.

Had to be realistic. Friday afternoon made the decision to have her put down. Went back to work & the vet had called to call them. Now what!

They had the truck there to haul her away, but the tailgate was stuck. Had the shot ready. When they went to lead her out she pulled her way to the hay & started eating.

So I had her put back on the IV for Fri/Sat AM. At 10:30 vet called & said I could take her home if I did nursing for her. By 1:30 she was back in her stall. She is still very sick, but is improving.

MInx · Oct 30, 2005

OMG you must be so relieved and tired..so happy she is fighting and hope it all goes well.! Prayers your way. Maxine

Valerie · Oct 30, 2005

OMG..... hope all is going well, having a bout of colic with one of my mares right now, I can certainly empathize with you. Take care, sending good thoughts & prayers your way.

Bess Kelly · Oct 31, 2005

How's she doing????????

Kathy2m · Oct 31, 2005

Thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Kathy

starleemay · Nov 1, 2005

Today Peaches is back on dry hay. Increasing the amount to get her back to her regular feed. She will be on Banamine paste at 2 doses a day for 3 more days. She is starting to get back to normal. Will know more after she's off the paste. She is tired of being in her stall, but it has been raining & I don't want her out in it.