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Post by Trinity on May 10, 2005 4:00:10 GMT -5
Anyone have any suggestions. Colt was born 5 hrs ago, and I can't get him to nurse. It's now the middle of the night. Should I just wait until morning?
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Post by AngieCiesla on May 10, 2005 6:38:57 GMT -5
Milk out the mom and see if you can get him to drink from a bottle , if he will not take the bottle put the milk in a pan and see if he will take it that way. It is very important that they get moms colstrum. I would call the vet. I sure hope this helps you. Please keep us posted on how the foal is doing.
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Post by PegasusPinto on May 10, 2005 6:41:21 GMT -5
i sure hope you haven't waited till now, but you need to call the vet NOW!
every hour it can't nurse, it gets weaker, and the less chance it can asorb the colosturm properly!
Rob
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Post by trinity on May 10, 2005 7:02:09 GMT -5
I have left another message with one vet and the one who was already here won't be back until 9am. Baby is trying a little to nurse now, but momma is tight and sore now, and she's being difficult. Have milked out quite a bit and let him drink it from my hand. He won't take the bottle either, but I haven't tried a pan. He might do that. Will try it while playing the waiting game for the vet. I'm in a very remote area, and we have limited veterinary svcs. Have had many foals b4, but none that couldn't figure it out with a little coaxing. Thanks for your help.
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Post by Helen on May 11, 2005 8:36:50 GMT -5
Just came across this and was wondering if you have had any more luck? bless your heart.
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Post by Terri Trinity on May 12, 2005 12:25:24 GMT -5
Sad to report that I lost the colt. Two local vet visits, and then drove him to the closest equine facility 2 hrs away. He and his mother spent 14 hrs in ICU, but to no avail. Autopsy reports he had a narrow pelvis, poorly functioning colon. Even though he had passed much meconium, and was even passing some milk stool, there was an 8 inch meconium blockage that was unable to get past the pelvis. Vet said he was in pain from the get go which is why he didn't nurse. He did start taking the bottle, after my first post, and his colostum level was good when we got to the equine facility. My heart is sad. This was to be my dream horse, and he was everything I had hoped for when he arrived. My thanks to all who gave the helpful advice while the world around me was sleeping, and for the prayers.
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Post by moogyver on May 12, 2005 13:02:36 GMT -5
Oh, Tery,
I'm so sorry you lost your precious foal. I prayed for you and them, and God answered, but sadly, this time His answer was, "No." He knew the problems your colt would face in the future should he live, and what was best for him in the long run.
My heart goes out to you in your sorrow. Gentle hugs and prayers going up for you in South Carolina. I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing you did your very best.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
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Post by CackysGirl on May 12, 2005 16:01:01 GMT -5
Oh I am so saddened by this news. I've been checking this posting every day for updates and this news breaks my heart. But Like Moogyver did say...God knew the pain of this colt before you did and He took him away from this earth as to not be in pain any longer. That baby colt is now with the so many enjoying his pain free life. I too offer my hugs too you from the Carolinas.
Connie in NC
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