Pinkie Update Monday

[Field-of-Dreams]

Her kidneys are failing. To continue to treat will be another $1000+- something I just don't have. I need to decide if we want to try and save her foal, who is almost due, or just let them both go.

 

[dreaminmini]

Awww, so sorry to hear this.

You have tried so hard with her. I am still sending prayers.

 

[a mini dream come true]

Bless your heart

. I am so sorry for all your heartache. And now still more tough decisions. My love and prayers are with you and your beloved fur babies.

 

[Magic]

I'm SO sorry. How heartbreaking.

 

[ClickMini]

How far along is the foal? If it is over 300 days, you have a pretty good chance.

I am SO SORRY to hear about your Pinkie. Stacy Score of Mountain Meadows had a situation like this, her mare came home and lived well for quite a while (almost a year?) with #'s that should have killed her, you might want to try to reach her and talk about it before making your decision. It could be that your mare can at least carry her foal to term, with support.

BIG HUGS to you!!! And prayers for your mare/foal!!!

 

[Riverrose28]

Oh No!

So sorry to hear this news, Is there some way you can take her home with medication? Or is it her condition too serious? My heart aches for you.

 

[Knottymare]

Oh, tough tough decision. How far along?

 

[heartkranch]

Try to save the foal. You've done so much already!

Im sorry

 

[Field-of-Dreams]

Oh, tough tough decision. How far along?

If she took on the first cover it's Day 324. If she took on the second one it's Day 299... unltrasound today still showed a fetal heartbeat.

 

[drmatthewtaylor]

Certainly sad and problematic. You have my sympathies/I wish you and her good luck.

But do consider that failure does not equal complete shut down. Predicting the rate of deterioration can sometimes be a guess at best. One of my own mares developed kidney failure last year prior to foaling. She chugged along pretty well with some TLC (not $1000 in fluid therapy) and had the foal. She raised it pretty well for >30 days after which she was humanely euthanized. She was a good Mom and tried very hard.

I wouldn't begin to guess what your mare will do, just wanted to open your mind up to the possibilities.

Dr Taylor

 

[Jill]

Thinking of you and praying for the best possible outcome!

 

[targetsmom]

I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and hoping for the best. Hugs to you and your mare.

 

[Allure Ranch]

You have my sympathies....

 

[Field-of-Dreams]

Certainly sad and problematic. You have my sympathies/I wish you and her good luck.

But do consider that failure does not equal complete shut down. Predicting the rate of deterioration can sometimes be a guess at best. One of my own mares developed kidney failure last year prior to foaling. She chugged along pretty well with some TLC (not $1000 in fluid therapy) and had the foal. She raised it pretty well for >30 days after which she was humanely euthanized. She was a good Mom and tried very hard.

I wouldn't begin to guess what your mare will do, just wanted to open your mind up to the possibilities.

Dr Taylor

Thank you. That helps a lot. I will just bring her home for as long as she has left. If she crashes we'll let her go. At this point I have nothing to lose.

 

[hobbyhorse23]

I'm so sorry for the heartbreak you're going through. Please know our prayers are with you, Pinkie and the baby. Bring her home and give that little one every chance. Clearly he/she is a fighter!

Leia

 

[drmatthewtaylor]

Thank you. That helps a lot. I will just bring her home for as long as she has left. If she crashes we'll let her go. At this point I have nothing to lose.

'I pray that I may win the race, but if I cannot win, then I pray that I may be courageous in the attempt.'

The honor is in the battle and the attitude with which you approach it. Each day is a gift, enjoy the ones you have left. Don't forget, nobody told her.

Good Luck

Dr Taylor

 

[Miniv]

Prayers are with you, Pinkie, and her foal.

 

[Margo_C-T]

I have not posted before, but have been following this thread, hoping and praying for a good result for you and for your mare and her foal. This is very sad news; my heart and prayers are with you, the little mare, and her 'nearly-here' baby. Wonderful quote from Dr. Taylor; my warmest, most sincere good wishes for at least the kind of result he describes in his own situation for you and yours.

Margo

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

I'm so sorry it has come to this. You've done so much already and whatever decision you make, I'm sure it will be the best for all concerned. Hugs to you and prayers for Pinkie, her baby and for strength for you.

 

[chandab]

'I pray that I may win the race, but if I cannot win, then I pray that I may be courageous in the attempt.'

If I'm not mistaken this is the motto of the special olympics.