gooster Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Fingers crossed for something easy to sort Went up to the farm today with the idea of riding. Seems everyone else had too as the school was booked till 6.30 Didn't have time to wait till then, so just had to give him a good groom. Good job I did though as I think he has a small girth gall I put some of my net tex stuff on to see if that helps, as it has worked wonders with his tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Lots of snorting etc. sounds like a 'wind' thing hopefully they can scope him and sort him out.... Yes I though the same about tumours and bloods, I know my dad he has regular blood tests to check his condition. No noise when cantering, just lots of nose noise if that makes sense I think they might well find something from the scope, with the way he is breathing I would think there should be something but who knows what suprises he has in store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Its not good news I'm not sure I understand everything 100% but at the moment as I understand it, the scope was clear so they scanned him and found that his liver, diaphram and intestine are all shunted up his body. There are two possible reasons for this one is that he has a type of Pneumonia and this has effected the space the lungs take up hence everything coming forward. The other option is that he has a diaphramic hernia but is very very rare and in the cases my vets know of its always come to light as a result of recurrent colic which we haven't had. Either option he doesn't really fit 100%, surely I would know if he'd had Pneumonia He has been given a large steriod injection and I have tablets for him (120 a day!) if we see improvement on these then its likely a lung problem with poor prognosis. Unfortuantly the only way they can confirm the hernia diagnosis is on the operating table so that has to be when everything else has been ruled out. The vets have gone away to consult their specialist contacts to see if they can get some advise as to where to go next. Not the update I was hoping to write Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) On Clare, I don't know what to say :GroupHug: Edited June 29, 2011 by gooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Oh no, popped in hoping for good news. Hope you get a definate and not too scary diagnosis soon I know its not good but tons of and good thoughts sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Clare just giving you and Loki some Hope the specialists figure out whats wrong with your gorgeous boy and its nothing too serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendlewitch Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh Clare I'm so sorry it's not better news, hopefully the medication will help and the vets will come back with something more positive. Big hugs for you and your beautiful boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Been trying to think of something to say that is intelligent and give you answers. Will send you and your boy loads of positive thoughts and lots of :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Blimey, thats a bit unexpected...Im still hoping they will find a simple explanation and all will be well....keeping everything crossed for you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you all for your kind words, I will pass them onto Loki and tell him to get to work on a miracle recovery It's really hit me today and feeling I don't even know if I should be hoping the steriods help or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Clare. Having come so close to losing Bumble i know how you feel. I hated the not knowing what was going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanrossscot Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 :GroupHug: Thinking of you and Loki Clare. I hope we can have enough power in our thoughts to get a good result for Loki. Give him a big from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 :GroupHug: to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Sending more and just to let you know im thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh bugger! :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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