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Member:
aannk

Posted on Monday, Jun 21, 2010 - 9:34 am:

So, Dillon has decided that every time he is signed up for a conformation show, he has to get injured. Last Friday, he came in dragging his left hind. They found a ragged tear where I described in the title. So, they called the vet, who prescribed cold hosing twice a day, bute and antibiotics. He doesn't want to move, but he doesn't appear depressed, still trying to chew on anyone in the vacinity.
So, I went to see him yesterday, and his leg was HUGE!!! I would say about a 24 inches in diameter where the leg is attached to the abdomen. His sheath was also swollen.
So, apparently the vet thinks this is lymphangitis, and they are taking him to her place so he can get IV antibiotics. When the vet originally examined the wound, she felt a nerve bundle and a vein, neither of which had been injured, but they were both exposed.
Just wondering if anyone else has had somethign like this happen and what the outcome was.
Alicia
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 6:02 am:

Hello Alicia,
Wounds in this area are common but the extent of the wound varies greatly and will effect outcome. Exactly what tissues are torn? Is this an open wound as suggested in your post or is this a puncture wound that might have trouble draining?
DrO
Member:
ajudson1

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 10:34 am:

Alicia,

That sounds like what happened to my gelding Cody a few years ago; I'll see if I can find the discussion so you can compare with what you have. Hmmm...the puncture was more in his inner thigh maybe. He got antibiotics also, and I would put the hose right in his wound and rinse it.
Member:
ajudson1

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 10:53 am:

Alicia,

I don't know if this will be of any help but here's the link from Cody's wound, and there are pictures plus a reference to another members similar accident.

I hope he's o.k.

https://www.horseadvice.com/horse/messages/4/94670.html
Member:
aannk

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 11:15 am:

Well, it turned into oedematous myonecrosis, and he passed this morning. I have decided to stop my involvement in horses. Can you cancel my subscripion and refund me, Dr O? I appreciate all the help I have received from you and this list, but getting messages about horses just hurts too much and with all that has happened with me recently and my poor equines, I just can't continue.
Thank you,
Alicia
Member:
canter

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 12:49 pm:

Alicia, I don't know if you will ever read this, but I wanted to extend my condolances. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Dillon.

You are in my thoughts~
Fran
Member:
ajudson1

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 1:36 pm:

(((HUGS))) I am so sorry.
Member:
shirl

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 1:51 pm:

My condolences in your loss. Hugs to you.

shirl
Member:
aannk

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 2:21 pm:

Thank you....
Member:
vickiann

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 2:53 pm:

I am deeply sorry to hear this sad news, Alicia.
Member:
frances

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 2:54 pm:

My condolences too. I'm so very sorry.
Member:
annes

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 4:35 pm:

Alicia, I am so sorry...please know we are thinking of you in your loss.
Member:
dres

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 5:15 pm:

Alicia, i have not posted in a while , but do read ... I wanted to say , my heart felt thoughts are going ur way ... painful as it is.. you MUST stay where your heart is and that is with ur equine friends..

Life has many ups and downs... just the way it is...

{{{{{ hugs }}}}}}

On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots..
Member:
scooter

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 5:47 pm:

Alicia my condolences, how terribly sad.
Member:
rtrotter

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 9:05 pm:

Alicia,

I know you are upset, but in the horse business we have a saying, once you get sh_t on your shoes you are in it for life. It may take a while for you to get over you loss, but some sweet horse is waiting for you when you decide its time.

I'll pass on this story with my condolences for your loss.

My mother-in-law loves animals and has had a cat or two or three in her life since I can remember. Recently, her last cat died at 19 years old and she said that was the last one because she was getting older and she did not want to have to worry that something would happen to the new cat if something happened to her.

Well, that lasted about three months(longer than I thought) one day she overheard her neighbor saying that unless she could find a home for her nieces cat they would have to take him to the shelter. My mother-in-law took the cat, she says the cat(Snowflake) and her were meant to be together and I assured her that if something happened to her, her cat would have a home with us.

You are not ready now, but hopefully you won't end your involvement with horses on such a sad note.

Take care
Rachelle
Member:
lilo

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 9:26 pm:

Alicia,

My condolences on your loss. What a very sad ending for your beautiful horse. You are in my thoughts, as I think of the beautiful horses we have lost. It is so very hard, especially when they are young.

Take care of yourself,
Lilo
Member:
aannk

Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 - 9:45 pm:

Thank you all who have shared and passed on your condolences. In regards to changing my mind, it won't happen. I have owned 7 horses in my 20 years of horse ownership. Of those, 3 have died. ALL THREE were horses I bred. First Guinness, then Lilly's baby with the dystocia, now Dillon. It is just not meant to be.
I have my dogs now, and they are not nearly so fragile.
I wish everyone well and better luck than I have had!
Alicia
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 - 5:52 pm:

My deepest condolences Alicia.

I have complied with your wishes and terminated your membership and refunded the remaining time left on your membership.
DrO
Member:
paardex

Posted on Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 - 4:00 pm:

Alicia My condolences, I have bred and owned horses for more then thirty years now and recently made the same decision you made. I cannot do it anymore, It gives me some kind of peace as I hope it will give you.
I have seen young hopes like your Dillon torn away and feel for you.
Hope you will read this and really hope you will heal
Jos
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