Don’t know what to do next

I am very worried about Storm.  He is just not improving in any way. All the others are nearly back to normal, but not Storm. He is not eating, he is so depressed and I am at my wits’ end to know what to do next.

So, today, I put him outside with the others for the daylight hours dosed up on painkillers to see if that would give him back a bit of spark.  I could see that he was pleased to see his friends and I am sure it brightened him up a bit but he is still very disinterested in food.  I am now wondering if his teeth are hurting as I’ve seen him doing funny things with his jaw while he is eating.  Typical, just after the equine dentist’s visit too. Spring will be in his next visit.

I do think, however, that breathing in fresh air and being with all his herd might do a little good, even if only mentally.

The weather is not helpful – flurries of hail or snow or sleet.

And through all my poo-picking, haynet soaking, buckets and moving ponies, etc, I have a faithful helper, no matter the weather.  Pepper is always with me.  I know the electric fence is working too – she zapped herself and came running to me.

I will talk to the vet tomorrow and see what can be done.  In the wee small hours, when I am worrying, I am almost thinking about putting Storm to sleep.  He has no quality of life at the moment and is going backwards, not forwards. I just wish he was interested and happier and eating, eating anything would be good.

Please can I have all your healing vibes, prayers, thoughts and wishes for Storm.  I feel like crying.

22 thoughts on “Don’t know what to do next

  1. Celeste

    You and Storm have my prayers and thoughts for the best possible outcome. Hopefully the vet will have some good ideas tomorrow. I’m sure the winter weather isn’t helping anything either. Wishing you peace and love.

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  2. Catherine

    Oh, all good wishes to Storm and to you. It hurts us so much when our animals suffer, but he’s lucky to have you taking the best care of him. I hope this turns out well.

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  3. Stephanie

    So sorry Storm is not getting better. That is a hard place to be. What is best for Storm. Hope he starts i proving.

    Stephanie

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  4. Sam

    If his teeth are bothering him, then the cold weather is not helping. Fingers crossed the vet has a plan.
    Hugs from me and gentle purrs from Little Miss Maine Coon (who herself is not doing well).

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  5. Judith

    Praying for Storm. I hope then little chap feels better soon. Maybe you should discuss it with Floss and Daisy. There may come a time when he does need to be helped on his way. God bless, x

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  6. Beth

    Hope for some positive suggestions from your vet tomorrow. Almost nothing worse than caring for an unwell animal and not knowing exactly what you’re dealing with. Could you have a telephone consult with the people from Ardene House? What does Daisy think?

    Sending love and hugs to you all. x

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  7. Judith Garbutt

    Frances, I do feel for you. It’s awful when you know there’s a problem but you’re not sure of the cause. Would your vet be able to visit – he might be able to check Storm’s mouth/teeth even if he can’t treat him as the dentist would. I hope his spell with the others will have cheered him up even a little. Would it be worth trying him with some warm mash or a little bit of Speedibeet? Something that he can slurp up rather than having to chew?

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  8. darby callahan

    Prayers for little Storm. Here is hoping the vet can be helpful. It is so hard to see our beloved animals suffering and trying to come to a decision which is kindest for them. Hugs to you all.

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  9. diane in Northern wis

    So sorry to hear about your struggles and worries with Storm. I am sending prayers up for him and for y0u, Frances. May he begin to do better and better and soon.

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  10. Holly

    Oh dear! Poor Storm – and you. It’s hard to be the one that creatures trust so much sometimes. You do such a good job though from our view. There’s no one better to care for Storm right now. Hoping the vet may have an idea.

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  11. Kara in Pennsylvania

    So sorry to hear that Storm isn’t doing well. Sending him, and all of you my best. I hope the vet can figure it all out for you.

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  12. Jo

    One thing to consider – if he’s been on NSAID painkillers, they may cause ulcers. Horses with ulcers often go off their feed, yawn a lot and sometimes make strange faces. Ulcers can be medicated, so maybe worth a chat with the vet, just in case?

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