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Pasha
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 12:55:58 PM Well finally got Shesky's blood back and the results are somewhat inconclusive!
The 'seasonal norm' is 29 or under and Shesky's came out at 31! Basically, if he wasn't foot sore, the vet wouldn't think anything of it!
So what do we do now?
The vet wants to run an IR test next week when he comes to see him, just to rule it out as he is as certain as he can be that he isn't IR and he wants to keep him on Pergolide (or rather Prascend when Shesky gets his own prescription) as although the bloods are not 100%, it's really all that can be causing this attack!
Not really sure what to think to be honest as regardless of any outcomes of bloods, there isn't much I can change!
Bless him he's such a little sweatheart... eats his pergolide happily out of a handful of Hi Fi Molasses Free!
If anyone is happy to share their results, I would be grateful and would find it interesting (for my own research - feel free to PM if you prefer)... going to look back for Pasha's, but remember his being borderline at first as well (although his were October and different months come out differently).
On a plus point, all his toys have arrived He has his ball already and the Jolly Apple and Mirror will be installed tomorrow morning! He is being an exceptionally good patient this time, although giving him a brush is a bit dangerous
Sarah xxx
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Pasha
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 7:45:33 PM Yes we are considering it and I regretted taking his shoes off the moment the farrier left hence my post about it!!!
He is feeling much better tonight - bounced out of his stable and is crossing over on the turn! Yippee! I am soo happy!
Will text vet and tell him but think we'll keep to same timescale - happy bouncy Shesky is great BUT goin to be a nightmare on boxrest - he's a handful when he's poorly bless him xxx
Zan
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 5:47:04 PM I have heard of them being borderline on first test and worse a few months later--but--I seem to recall you took his shoes off very recently? I didn't post at the time for fear of sounding too negative and anti- going- shoeless ( which I am not--if a horse is going to be off work for a while it is sensible to take the shoes off), but I wouldn't personally have taken shoes off at this time of year when the ground has been so hard with frost. Maybe he has got concussion laminitis from hurting his feet on the hard ground. I hope that is it, because it sounds mild and he will recover quickly, and you won't have all the worry of recurrance that you would have with Cushings.
Pasha
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 4:54:47 PM Thanks x
Pasha was the same and I am hoping and praying we've got it wrong with Shesky or he's just a bit of a wuss!
Kazzy
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 4:37:55 PM Dont know if its much help but when Bazz was diagnosed with Cushings she was borderline, but when I had her re tested 12 months later she was worse, I cant remember the full details it was 5 years ago but she was done with the Laminitis Trust test and its has accurate has can be.
For every story like mine though theres thousands that live a good few years on pergolide. Unfortunately she was one of the unlucky ones that it took a hold of quite quickly but she could have been borderline for years we dont know, it wasnt until an unexplained bout of Lami and puffiness above the eyes that my vet recommended getting her tested.
Good luck he's in safe hands with you being through it before.
Janet
Goldenmane
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 4:30:22 PM No advice, sorry, as you seem to have everything under control. You could wrap up his presents! I know what a worry this is as well, but always think the only way we can carry on is with a GSOH and a suit of armour when grooming!
He has his ball already and the Jolly Apple and Mirror will be installed tomorrow morning! He is being an exceptionally good patient this time, although giving him a brush is a bit dangerous 
