Update from last night:
Princess, a 25 year old Arabian mare is not feeling well. She has metabolic issues and a history of founder. She’s so sweet. She has had an adoptive home 3 different times and each time, just before leaving, something happened. She foundered, then she almost lost her eye, then she choked and foundered again. She just has so many issues we made her a Sanctuary horse. Something told me to go check on her this evening when I was scooping one of the smaller paddocks and I found her laying down by the shelter. She has an upset tummy and diarrhea. Her temperature is normal and she’s drinking. She’s tucked into a stall for the night and seems better but my little voice is saying she needs a complete physical, including blood work. I’d like to have the vet out in the am. Estimate is about $175. Would anyone like to help Princess? She was, in her younger days, one of the top 10 cow horses in Canada. Now, she is a grand old mare that is loved very much.
Update this am:
Princess took a turn for the worse early this am. Her temp was down to 98.5 from her normal of about 99.9. Her gums were pale and her RR was slightly elevated. Her HR was normal. I called Dr. Ryan out first thing. Princess had been pooping but Dr. Ryan oiled in case there is sand in her gut. We did the "poop with water in the glove test" and there was very, very little sand. Even if you give psyllium, sand can settle in the gut and cause irritation. Princess was tubed and oiled. She got water and electrolytes via tube. Blood tests are being done – sometimes I think I’d prefer a colic over colitis. Dr. Ryan did rectal her and did not feel any twists or impaction. Princess is resting in a stall. I detected an odor in her mouth last night. I asked a couple of others if they smelled it and they didn’t so I thought it was just me but I smelled it again this am. Dr. Ryan also smelled it and thinks there is also something going on in her mouth so Dr. Bess will be out late this evening. We’re going to need additional help with her vetting today, whatever course of meds/treatment she may need, and help with Dr. Bess’ fee. I’ll know more tonight. A generous donation of $175 was made last night for the initial estimate but with everything done today and Dr. Bess coming tonight we’re going to need more help.
If anyone would like to help with Princess’ vetting we would truly appreciate it. Donations can be called directly in to Peterson & Smith at 352-237-6151. Dr. Ryan may not have put her charges in to the main computer yet but if you call just tell them it is for Princess. Donations can be made via website. Our PayPal address is theresa. Please keep Princess in your prayers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
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