In a Force 10 with horizontal rain, the equine vet and vet nurse from Ardene House Vets came to us for our annual visit.
I had scheduled her to see the five old horses/ponies because I want to know that they are ok in their ever-increasing years. I also added Silver too as he has an odd growth just under his ear.
I got them all inside and separated them into little ones and big ones. It seemed easiest.
First up was Fivla. She was given a clean bill of health despite her EMS but I was told her eye-sight was not perfect due to her age. In the depths of my mind I have lately been wondering about that.
Then Vitamoobag – possible sinuses causing the not-eating episodes.
And lastly, of the little ones, Silver. His growth was diagnosed as very likely a sarcoid, which is not great. There is lots to think about there.
Then were the Icelandics. Kolka was deemed 100%, as was Haakon.
And lastly it was Iacs’ turn. He was sedated and inspected as he has penile squamous cell carcinoma. The best news – there were no new growths – a huge relief. He will remain on his daily million-pound medication as it is obviously doing it’s job.
The lump under his neck has become much bigger and harder. I worry that it will soon infringe upon his eating/breathing so they scanned it to see what was actually going on. It was full of fluid.
We decided to drain the cyst and about 300ml came out from the needle which went into a variety of pots, test-tubes and syringes to be sent off. Most odd. We will know more when the labs come back.
Anyway, everyone was very good and I am so relieved they have all been seen. I was told they all looked very good for the age.
Good to know they are rather healthy for their ages.
It is so reassuring to know that you have your animals best interests at heart and they are being so well looked after. Poor Lacs with his fluid filled cyst though yikes.
Wishing everyone well
A bit of a mix of good news and not so good, Frances, but when the test results come back, you’ll have some idea what you have to deal with. I always find that a relief – undiagnosed conditions are more of a worry. Fingers crossed for those with ‘issues’. x
At least you know know how the elders are doing.
That hand-held ultrasound linking to the phone – quite amazing. Poor Iacs,
And Silver, I guess you suspected a sarcoid. Have you spoken to Daisy about it.
Thinking of you all, x
I hope all will be well.
Yeah, a mix good and problematic. It’s always so stressful.
I dealt with a large sarcoid on my donkey’s sheath with a product called XXterra from my vet . It’s unnerving to use – Don’t get on skin!- but it worked. I’m glad everyone got checked out and at least you have starting points for problems.
Thank you – I will look into that.