A little known fact – colic trumps laminitis and Tiddles has colic.
I know this because he wouldn’t eat his supper (bucket of nothing with chaff), then he lay down beside it and rolled and then sat. So I threw them all outside in the hope he would be so pleased he would eat.
Nothing. So the emergency on-call costs-a-million-dollars-a-minute vet was phoned and she came out to see Tiddles.
While we were waiting for her arrival I caught Tiddles and put him by himself – he was furious and cantered up and down.
Storm was his moral-support friend from the other side of the fence.
And I worried about Tiddles.
But he was passing splats and I could hear vague bowel sounds. He was feeling very sorry for himself, too.
While we were waiting, I put him in the school and walked him round and round. More splats.
Anywho, veterinary came and fully examined Tiddles. She saw the splats, gave her opinion and medication (painkillers, anti-inflammatory) was given too. The verdict: Mild colic from bowel irritation and to get him eating again. The drugs should help.
So Albie, Storm and Tiddles are around the house (outside) and I will pop in and out, keeping an eye and working out if I can put Daisy (first born) on Ebay to pay the vet bill (Sunday afternoon/evening vets ain’t gonna come cheap – I swear the ponies know.)
*** sigh *** it is such a toss-up between colic and laminits. My nerves are shredded.
They’re keeping on your toes this winter, Frances! Poor little Tiddles. I hope he improves sufficiently before bedtime so you can get a decent night’s sleep.
He is bright enough in himself, just not eating. No rolling, no misery. Just nothing…..
I feel for you; I really do. Hope all critters well tomorrow morning
So very sorry for all your troubles. I know being a vet is a stressful and difficult job, but it is also stressful and difficult to have a vet come to farms. In my area, unless the vet is around at a mega dairy, it is near to impossible to get them to come to my small farm. And forget the sheep. No vet around here will touch them. Even the cost for basic vet care, such as preventive tick medicine, for the dogs is staggering. I wish you healthy animals and people in the future. Oh, and you had better hold on to Daisy!!!
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear this Frances. If it isn’t one thing, its another lately. Hoping and praying that all will be well soon.
What we do and pay for our dear to our heart pets. I understand and would do the same.
Poor Tiddles! Your nerves must be shredded.
Colic is scary! Glad you noticed and took quick action. Fingers crossed Tiddles makes a speedy recovery.
Animals really do know when it’s the most costly time to see a vet, don’t they. It’s happened to me enough times that I swear my dogs and horse have telepathic powers and also know I will do whatever it takes to help them through a health crisis.
Who knew splats would be such a welcome sound?! I hope all signs point to healthy pony days ahead.