Jill
Aspiring Cowgirl
Update -- June 8, 2007
Sky was put to sleep this afternoon
My vet felt his eyes were different and that he looks like he is depressed, where he did not look that way last week.
Dr. Schmidt told me if Sky where his horse, this is what he'd do for him.
Jill
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After I got in this morning from working the minis, I had a call from my vet to update me on the sitation with Sky, who is my first horse and is an elderly Arab x QH gelding.
Sky is boarded near to my house and has had a sinus infection for 6 or so weeks. He has been treated with a couple different oral antibiotics and an IM immune system stimulant, all per the vet and with several vet visits.
The vet was calling to update as he was out yesterday (or a couple days ago? I didn't know...) and took radiographs since Sky's not better yet to check for a tumor or some kind of absess -- there are none. However, the infection has gone into the bone.
He is now on an IV dosing of antibiotic tetracycline, which tends to build up in the bone per the vet. However, the vet said in the voicemail that he is coming down the home stretch as to treatment options.
I think he is saying that if this doesn't work, that may be it? I called the office and left a message to see if that is what he means so I can be prepared. I do think that's what he means but I basically need that said flat out if I need to be prepared to have Sky put to sleep.
When I first got Sky, in 1994, I thought that I wouldn't be able to live without him in my life. For a couple years, I just couldn't really believe I had my own horse! And, I still love him, but I rarely actually see him (long story, which has nothing to do with Sky himself). Now, I just want him to be happy. Just a little bit ago, I called H and explained to him what is going on. He was really upset, which surprised me and makes me feel a lot worse.
Not sure if anyone would have insight into alternative treatments? Or any advice. Mainly, though, wanted it off my chest and tell you all.
Thanks,
Jill
PS here's me riding him years ago, and also of him giving me a "kiss" (trick I taught him in 10 minutes and he never forgot).
Sky was put to sleep this afternoon
My vet felt his eyes were different and that he looks like he is depressed, where he did not look that way last week.
Dr. Schmidt told me if Sky where his horse, this is what he'd do for him.
Jill
------------------------
After I got in this morning from working the minis, I had a call from my vet to update me on the sitation with Sky, who is my first horse and is an elderly Arab x QH gelding.
Sky is boarded near to my house and has had a sinus infection for 6 or so weeks. He has been treated with a couple different oral antibiotics and an IM immune system stimulant, all per the vet and with several vet visits.
The vet was calling to update as he was out yesterday (or a couple days ago? I didn't know...) and took radiographs since Sky's not better yet to check for a tumor or some kind of absess -- there are none. However, the infection has gone into the bone.
He is now on an IV dosing of antibiotic tetracycline, which tends to build up in the bone per the vet. However, the vet said in the voicemail that he is coming down the home stretch as to treatment options.
I think he is saying that if this doesn't work, that may be it? I called the office and left a message to see if that is what he means so I can be prepared. I do think that's what he means but I basically need that said flat out if I need to be prepared to have Sky put to sleep.
When I first got Sky, in 1994, I thought that I wouldn't be able to live without him in my life. For a couple years, I just couldn't really believe I had my own horse! And, I still love him, but I rarely actually see him (long story, which has nothing to do with Sky himself). Now, I just want him to be happy. Just a little bit ago, I called H and explained to him what is going on. He was really upset, which surprised me and makes me feel a lot worse.
Not sure if anyone would have insight into alternative treatments? Or any advice. Mainly, though, wanted it off my chest and tell you all.
Thanks,
Jill
PS here's me riding him years ago, and also of him giving me a "kiss" (trick I taught him in 10 minutes and he never forgot).
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