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Post by Jacqueline Pike on Jan 30, 2010 0:15:38 GMT -3
Monday afternoon, I get home from school to find Josh had a very mild colic. I treated it as the usual colic, walking him, not letting him roll... Colic is not a major issue for me, I've seen it a lot! Shortly after Josh started sweating, and just looked really uncomfortable so we called Dr. A to come out and have a look, he said it was just a mild colic and this was causing him to sweat because he was in pain. Tuesday, he was no better so I stayed home to walk him. then he was shivering, but he was cripping with sweat! This continued for a few days, Thursday Josh was VERY sick!!! We ran blood work, Dr. A was busy so we went to our dog vet(her machine can run equine too) from these results we thought Botchulism(a deadly infection for those who don't know). All we needed to do was get Dr. A to confirm it and we were going to leave for PEI that night! After not being able to get through, we called a friends vet in NS. It was NOT botchulism, but what it was he didn't know. We were talking to Dr. A and he said he would come out in the morning and run more bloodwork. Today Josh is the same, no worse, no better. Dr. A ran more blood to find the same results as the day before. Josh has a mystery illness! Tomorrow morning, if Josh hasn't changed we will be heading out to PEI, on our way to the Vet Collage to see if they can find out what is wrong.
I ask if everyone can keep their finger crossed for me and Josh. Wish us luck and I will keep you updated.
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Post by Krista on Jan 30, 2010 7:08:21 GMT -3
my heart goes out to you and my fingers are crossed!
best of luck and keep us updated!
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Post by countrycreek on Jan 30, 2010 9:49:07 GMT -3
Hope every thing goes ok! "fingers crossed"
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Post by Emily Walsh on Jan 30, 2010 11:06:16 GMT -3
I also have my fingers cross, lets hope those out in PEI can give you the answers, good luck.
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Post by Renee on Jan 30, 2010 12:19:56 GMT -3
Fingers crossed. Our thoughts are with you.
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Post by Emily C on Jan 30, 2010 12:27:35 GMT -3
Aww poor Josh, hope he is better in no time Jacqueline!!
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Post by Ashley.W on Jan 30, 2010 14:45:04 GMT -3
Poor boy, i got my fingers crossed for you guys! Hope he feels better soon.
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Post by maria on Jan 30, 2010 17:19:16 GMT -3
What a horrible shock. My thoughts go out to you, hopefully he'll pull through alright.
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Post by Jacqueline Pike on Jan 30, 2010 17:20:28 GMT -3
Thanks everyone! Josh thanks you all too. We leave 1st thing in the morning tomorrow.
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Post by hjcayus on Jan 30, 2010 18:03:01 GMT -3
Hoping all gets sorted out and Josh recovers
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Post by ruth on Jan 30, 2010 18:23:30 GMT -3
Jacqueline, If there is anything we can do out this way, let us know. If you need a place to stay for yourselves and your horse, coming or going, your welcome to stay here. We are 10 minutes off the TCH in Deer Lake. Or even a place to turn him out for a short while on your way though. I have some 911 emergency paste here, if you think it might help.
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Post by bevvv on Jan 30, 2010 19:09:57 GMT -3
Fingers and hooves crossed for you guys, I hope everything turns out okay!
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Post by applesandoats on Jan 30, 2010 19:15:30 GMT -3
Jigger,Sol, H and Cloud are saying their prayers as are us humans, safe trip and speedy recovery for the boy
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Post by Jacqueline Pike on Jan 30, 2010 23:50:13 GMT -3
Thanks guys!
Ruth- If we need to stop in we will give you a call, Thanks a lot that is very nice of you.
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Post by Suzanne on Jan 30, 2010 23:50:39 GMT -3
If you need any help on your trip let myself or Heather know as well! We are in Truro and will help as much as possible! PM me if you'd like contact info  Good luck |
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