Our horse is at a local boarding stable, and he's usually out in the pasture in the night, and in during the day, since its been so hot. Well, a couple nights ago, there was a rain storm with some thunder, and he got spooked, and apparently took off full speed running and hit his head on a tree branch, and was nearly scapled!! He has about a 6 inch gash accross his head, not to mention a fractured skull, there were bone fragments in the wound, but the vet thinks he got them all..... Today, the sedation is completely worn off, he is eating, his wound is draining well, he pretty much acts like himself, but, we noticed he has no sight in one eye.....Could this be temporary?
Has anyone ever experienced this type of thing with their horse, and what was the out come???
Answers from only experienced horse owners please...
2006-07-16 08:59:33 · 7 answers · asked by Katz 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The vet will be back on Monday, to check on him, we plan on asking more questions then. The thing is, the blindness wasnt visible until now, because of the heavy sedation he was under.
2006-07-16 09:31:57 · update #1
The vet says that he's confident that the blindness is only temporary!
2006-07-18 08:13:47 · update #2
i would assume its temporary, but that depends. one of the peices of his skull could have cut the optic nerves. or it could just be sweeling putting presure on the optical zone. its great that you got vet service right away, i applaud you. I know you will continue to take care of this horse in the best ways! :)
make sure it keeps draining, and it will heal in no time. Maybe also get a cream from the vet to speed up healing process and prevent proud flesh. :)
its like scar tissue in case youve never heard that term b4. some people just say scar tissue.
:-P
2006-07-16 09:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It could be temporary, only time will tell. I don't have to tell you to make sure your Vet is aware of the situation. Don't panic. We have a horse who lost an eye many years ago. They do compensate and live happy lives. This one is still used at Cowboy Shoots. Hasn't slowed him down a bit.
I would also suggest having that branch taken off the tree, and any others that could cause this to happen again to your horse or someone else's.
2006-07-17 00:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Suzette R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be temporary if the swelling inside is pressing on his optic nerve but it would be impossible to tell.
You should talk with your vet and find out what he thinks.
How did you tell he had no sight in the eye? Is it clouded over or he is just not reacting to something by the eye.
I would call the vet and discuss it with them to see if something more might be wrong.
Good luck.
2006-07-16 16:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all truth, only time will tell if the blindness is temporary or permanent. It is an effect from such a blow to the head. You can see if your veterinarian can tell if there is any permanent damage to the eye.
2006-07-16 16:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had one experience with this when my horse got a thorn in its eye. Unfortunately the thorn managed to get in so deep that it hit a nerve and she lost her sight in that eye. Time will only tell if anything has happened in his eye permenately.
2006-07-16 23:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by hanna c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be temporary, but keep an eye on the horse!
2006-07-16 16:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by Lion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mabye u should get some x rays done
2006-07-16 17:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by dani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋