tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post1951900200775363044..comments2023-11-18T15:27:53.318-08:00Comments on Mustang Saga: Andrea -Mustang Sagahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00576342393431178404noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-53589434349780579872011-08-18T21:38:29.902-07:002011-08-18T21:38:29.902-07:00Interesting about the burdocks...I noticed it when...Interesting about the burdocks...I noticed it when I was cutting burdocks that day, so that's when I put the fly mask on. And the mask was on when I was pulling the already accumulated burs out of his forelock. But there are so many things in the pasture he could have scraped it on...brush, down trees, tall weeds, thistles, burdocks...It's really blue right now. I'll try to get a picture of it, but I have had his fly mask on since I noticed it. I couldn't get to town right away to get antibiotics, but I'm now treating him twice a day. He's taking it quite well.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723871612780795334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-91496842581134626772011-08-18T21:19:21.339-07:002011-08-18T21:19:21.339-07:00Linda, I feel your pain. I feel like a doctor, no...Linda, I feel your pain. I feel like a doctor, not a rider. This too shall pass, but for now it sucks.<br /><br />Thanks Mikey. After seeing how good she feels tonight I hope we have a lot of good times still ahead. But we'll be preparing. My poor son is pretty upset.<br /><br />Kara, <br />He said pretty decisively that long term bute is not a good idea. He did give me dex, which I think is a pain med as well as a steroid, for the next 10 days or so. I think it's already helping. He gave the first dose IV.<br /><br />I've had 3 horses get lesions on their eyes over the years. Interestingly, the first one happened after she got a burdock stuck in her forelock - I think one of the spines got in her eye as I removed it. I wonder if your horses might have the same problem?<br /><br />I caught them all right away and started treatment with antibiotic ointment and kept a fly mask on to protect the eye and try to keep dust out of the ointment. The only one that left a small cloudy spot was Tonka. His took the longest to heal, starting with ointment and then using an antibiotic eye drop. We quit treatment, figuring it had scarred. It did eventually go away, but I think it took about 6 months. I hope Griffin's heals up with no problems!Andrea -Mustang Sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576342393431178404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-30842124394733977752011-08-18T20:41:11.575-07:002011-08-18T20:41:11.575-07:00Can he give her some medication for pain? I can...Can he give her some medication for pain? I can't imagine that having a mass in your sinuses is pain-free. I agree, I really liked Dr. Rustebakke when he visited my horses when I lived in ID. It's been a long time since I've had an older horse, and I can't imagine getting to the point with mine where I am preparing myself for them to pass on...I'm sorry. I guess all you can really do is appreciate the time you have and make her as comfortable as you can. I'm also doctoring a horse. I noticed that Griffin's right eye was watery and squinty the other day. He has a circular lesion on the cornea and surrounding it it is all cloudy and bluish. I've been using antibiotics and it doens't look like a deep cut/scrape, but I sure hope he heals up without scar tissue and that the cloudiness goes away when the inflammation leaves. Kachina had something similar a couple months ago (same eye) and it healed up just fine.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723871612780795334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-27400697753963392802011-08-18T20:39:11.806-07:002011-08-18T20:39:11.806-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723871612780795334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-62232709492239012792011-08-18T20:28:08.762-07:002011-08-18T20:28:08.762-07:00Oh Andrea, I'm so sorry for the diagnosis, but...Oh Andrea, I'm so sorry for the diagnosis, but at least you do know now. This is going to be a tough time. Sending a huge hug your way.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-80491943445255122882011-08-18T19:09:35.699-07:002011-08-18T19:09:35.699-07:00I'm going through MUCH the same feelings, Andr...I'm going through MUCH the same feelings, Andrea, and I appreciate how you put the question--would art be better. Lately I've had this thought of traveling--anywhere--which I know represents the feeling of NOT being attached. Wondering if they're in pain...so true. I haven't had it in my heart to train or ride lately. I'm putting all my effort into comfort control. I have seven, so no small commitment--I won't be pulling up stakes any time soon. I'm SO glad Rustebakke found an answer for you though...answers are great in their own right. Best wishes making her last days wonderful for her, but sorry you have to say good-bye.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.com