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| Vik1 |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 9:33:08 PM
Last week my accident prone elderly tb was stabled due to an abscess. Only the 2nd in the 16 years Ive had her. Obviously it wasnt good enough, so did she do?
Wrap the wire fencing round her back legs!  Thank god..not barbed! (she did that as a yearling, still has scars from it).
From what I can gather she must of rolled too close to the fence, got her feet under it and post mustnt of been stable so brought it down over her ending up with the top wire wrapped round her legs. She was grazing quite happily when I went to get her. Saw some blood and thought 'here we go again' then saw the chunk out her leg and .
Got vet on call, shes been given iv antibiotics and metacalm. I have more antib's t give her as she is prone to cellulitis. Likely to take at least 4 weeks for skin to grow over. Too much of a mess to stitch and Ive to leave it exposed but hose it down regularly.
I burst into tears when I got in the house. I made the decision in spring that this was her last summer  for various reasons. Im devastated this has happened. I didnt want her last summer to be like this. Itl no doubt proud flesh as her all her wounds do so my aim is to just get it well enough, even if not fully healed that I can get her back out to be happy for even just a couple of weeks. Last cut she was on box rest for 16 weeks!
here it is...
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| sab2 |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 11:05:50 AM
Kharidian i read the same , its said the zip lock bags with 5/6 pennies in , haven,t tried it yet though  |
| Kharidian |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 09:30:29 AM
I would still use Proflavine - apply daily and don't hose!
I have read something on FB - from what I understand you don't just hang sealed bags of water to deter flies - the bags should have a few pennies in there too! Whether it's the light reflecting/refracting off the coins or a faint electrical charge like a little battery or some other reason - no one knows!
Caryn |
| gossy |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 09:27:50 AM
my girls was exactly the same and in hot weather, it always looks worse before it gets better, just keep putting the gel on and giving oral anti biotics and she should start to heal. by the way, i never hosed as that can spread any infection and make it alot worse. good luck |
| Callisto |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 09:11:10 AM
Tumble dryer sheets hung in her stable can discourage flies, plus you could add those conventional sticky paper roll fly trap things, might be easier than bags of water. Would it be possible to use a new born disposable nappy over her hock to keep the flies off/dirt out? They are sterile, self adhesive, go round joints quite well and relatively cheap. |
| Vik1 |
Posted - 08 Jul 2013 : 11:03:12 PM
That doesnt bear thinking about. If that happens I will be sooo angry and bitter. A friend of mine has just said to hang sealed bags of water in her stable...for some reason they keep bugs away???  |
| SuziQ |
Posted - 08 Jul 2013 : 10:39:14 PM
What a mess bless her...I would think flies are a big concern too, what about a pressure relieveing hock dressing? You can use rolled stable bandages either side...
Good luck I have to say if that gets infected I think your decision may be made for you.
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| Vik1 |
Posted - 08 Jul 2013 : 9:52:07 PM
Here is a pic of it now...4 days post wire cut...
Ive been hosing and putting intrasite gel on it to try to try to keep it hydrated. Difficult in this heat esp when I cant put a dressing on top. I did try a dressing and bandage on top but it was starting to move so had to take it back off.
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| Kharidian |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 9:25:46 PM
Vik1 I think Flamazine is very similar to Proflavine anyway!
LouLou I've only used Proflavine on deep wounds so is probably not the best for sweet itch - it wouldn't do any harm though.
Caryn |
| sab2 |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 9:19:45 PM
Thats great news Vik, hopefully you will get a little bit more sleep tonight, fingers crossed |
| Vik1 |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 8:19:38 PM
I went up before work this am, after hardly a wink of sleep from stressing about her. I neednt of bothered stressing (easy to say)..its looking alot better this evening from just this am, still messy but feeling more positive about length of time itl take.
In fact the madam isnt in the least bit bothered, wants out and when I took her a walk in hand she strutted along like there was nothing wrong. She doesnt deserve me as an owner, lol.
Cuts in past, shes always felt very sorry for herself. Shes happy as larry despite her swollen legs. I think getting the IV as quick as I did has helped though.
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| kath |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 3:30:35 PM
Ouch! At least they dont look too deep.
You could try manuka honey on it too. Its anti bacterial and is amazing for healing, my lad is very accident prone and doesn't heal well at all, but slapping on honey morning and night works wonders |
| loulou |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 2:21:38 PM
Hi Karen,
Do you think that cream you mentioned would be ok to use on sweet itch? My gelding has never had it before but this last couple of Weeks has rubbed his dock raw to the point PC bleeding, been using some steroid cream but now run out as need so much and only a little tube. He seems allergic to almost anything, was going to use sudo cream or zinc and caster?
Tracey |
| Gail |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 08:16:17 AM
Silly girl, I hope it heals quickly so she gets to enjoy the rest of summer.
It's very hard to say goodbye. My tb was put to sleep a year past in November and I miss him everyday. Mouse was 20 when he died and we had battled Cushings and the dreaded laminitis for over 2 years. He had Pergolide, heart bar shoes, a Bute every day and although managed very well most of the time I had my very worrying times. He had a lot of suppurating corns which presented like an abscess caused by the Cushings/Laminitis combination.
When the day came I was devastated but I thunk I timed it just right. It was like a weight off my shoulders though because every day for 2 years or more the first thing I checked was how e felt, pain level if any and general worry.
You will know when the tie us right like I did. Mouse was a rescue x racehorse, I had known him from the age of 4 and bought him when he was 10. He had 10 happy years and when he was retired hs job was to look out for the bay Arab who is now 6.
Good luck with the wound, I like these Hydrogel things as they heal from inside to outside. Oh and I'm in Scotland too, horses stabled in Strathaven xx |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 07:44:34 AM
What a plonker, bless her (and you) |
| Quarabian |
Posted - 05 Jul 2013 : 07:41:19 AM
She will be fine Vik1 let her have her ladst summer as you planned. |
| Vik1 |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 11:11:31 PM
Ive just remembered I have Flamazine cream...I could slap some of that on to give a bit of protection. If she lets me.
The bit at the top of the big wound is deeper than it looks in the pic but its not down into bone or anything...thank god.
Im going to have so many mixed feelings when time comes to say good bye. I love her to bits and we have been together for 16 years now. She has taught me alot esp about horse behaviour/environment/hormones...and wound care! Shes incredibly sweet (to people) but oh my, she has caused me so many sleepless nights and moments of hair pulling.
The phrase 'there is no rose without a thorn' certainly applies to her. Ill feel like a weight has been lifted but at same time itl be strange not having her to worry about. |
| Pasch |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 10:45:47 PM
Agree with Kharidian it doesn't look so bad I think she should heal fairly quickly.Sorry that this is her last summer.. |
| Vik1 |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 10:34:50 PM
Ill be sending my mum to shops tomorrow for that cream! Thank you.
Shes not a good healer anymore as her circulation is quite poor..esp in that leg! typical. Vet said it was quite superficial. Wire has went in but also down the way rather than a slice right in deep. If it had been deep, decision would of been made. So Im keeping everything crossed she does heal well so least she can see a bit more of summer. |
| sab2 |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 10:05:53 PM
Oh dear , shes done a good job on herself hasn,t she, fingers crossed for s speedy recovery for the poor old girl, they do like to worry us don,t they.
Kharidian that cream sounds really good. |
| debs |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 9:51:28 PM
Oooh bless her! That looks sore...poor girl. And poor you too! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! |
| Kharidian |
Posted - 04 Jul 2013 : 9:50:12 PM
Oh dear! A bit of a mess but (from the photos) nothing looks too deep. If that was on one of mine I would be using liberal quantities of Proflavine emulsion (human stuff, buy from the Chemists, last time I bought any it was about £10 for 500ml - wear gloves though, it stains your fingers yellow)! It keeps wounds moist, promotes healing from the inside out and reduces proud flesh. Roger has done similar in the past and has healed with no scarring (but he is a phenomenal healer).
Caryn |
