I've had him for four year. I was hoping for four more. I cry every night. Should I be this upset or am I just acting like a baby? I need help. My parents understand but my mom just puts all the pain on me to help her feel better. She's not abusive or anything,she just doesn't understand. If anyone has any tips to help me deal with this then please answer.
2007-02-08 00:22:45 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah D 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Hey I know just where you are coming from. Six years ago I retired man gave me a Missouri Fox Trotter because her feet where so bad and she could not walk without pain. She had laminties also. Well I talked to my horseshoer and with about 6months of good trimming and proper care I was able to ride her. And I have been for six years now. It is not the end of the world you just have to make a commitment to her keep up a good trimming schedule and a good diet. Grass hay mostly and a little alfaha. Alfaha is too rich and and has too much of some mineral that cause's the lamintiies if fed in large portions. Limit the amount of pasture she get too maybe one hour a day if that. Limit the grain too just enough to let her now that you love her . Yes the time well come for the both of us when we will have to make that decision to put them down but until then enjoy her and love her.
2007-02-08 02:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by ldbevers21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing, been there, done that, years ago, when people believed that laminitis was the "end". I had to have a pony mare destroyed for the same reason - I sobbed for ages, even though I knew what was happening well before-hand.
But there can be a light at the end of the tunnel. For a start (and I don't care what anyone says) a 25 year old horse, if healthy, still has a future.
This doesn't have to be the end, a girlfriend of mine has successfully treated this in the past with diet, herbs, specialist trimming... perhaps if your parents can afford a little.....(not sure where you live, that was an ambiguous statement). First, talk to an understanding vet, then do whatever you have to do to find a specialist barefoot trimmer, and an equine herbalist. Do loads of reaseach. I don't know the extent of your horses' problem, so I won't offer any more than that, but do your best for him, he'll know it, just so long as you don't let him suffer, and I'm sure you won't ;o) Some "white willow bark" and "devils claw" may help alleviate discomfort in the short term while you explore your options.
And if it is too far gone, just love him as much as you can until he can rest. I'm sure you will.
Best wishes.
2007-02-09 01:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard to lose a pet. You do need to think about what's right for the horse and do what needs to be done so he is not miserable anymore. It is perfectly understandable that you are upset and that you cry for yourself and your horse. I'm not sure what your mom is doing/not doing to help you through this, but maybe if you didn't discuss it with her right now it would be the best for both of you.
If you enjoy writing maybe you could write in a journal how you feel, and remember the good things you had with your horse. Remember the 4 good years you did have. Sometimes just putting things on paper helps me to feel better.
Sometimes a good cry is the best thing, but if you start feeling hopeless, despondent, or worse, then it is a good time to tell your parents exactly how you feel because maybe you need someone to talk to outside of your family who can help you deal with the stress you're feeling.
2007-02-08 08:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lucie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's perfectly normal to cry when a pet is injured. Don't listen to your mother. Be respectful though and tell her how you feel if she says something rude. Make sure you are crying for your horse's pain as well as your possible lose. Make sure you spend a lot of time with him. Laminitis is a horribly painful situation. Do what you can for him. When he lays down, sit next to him and have some quiet time for just you and him to talk. I wish you the best.
2007-02-08 09:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When dealing with a horse affected with laminitis, a quick response by the owner and veterinarian can play an important role in the eventual outcome of the disease. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the laminitis, but may include:
Treatment of the primary problem (very important in acute cases)
Treating with mineral oil to increase the passage of foodstuffs through the gastrointestinal tract and limit the absorption of bacterial toxins
Dietary restrictions to prevent overeating and obesity
Stabling the horse on soft ground, such as shavings or sand
Encouraging the horse to lie down to reduce pressure on the hoof
Administration of drugs such as antibiotics to fight infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce bacterial toxicity, vasodilators to reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow in the hoof, and anticoagulants.
Corrective trimming and therapeutic shoes
Frog support in the way of lily pads or Styrofoam blocks compressed to fit the hoof
2007-02-08 09:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by barrelracer479 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When i got my first horse i boarded it at a near-by barn. they called me and told me that one of the people who worked their smacked my horse on the hind legs as it did not listen to her, and since he was only 6mnths (quite weak legs still), he collapsed and got a scrape on him knee so bad you could see the bone. He ended up getting lame. I was so upset and he just had to be put down because he was hurting too much that he could hardly walk around in his stall. I have been crying every night since. Even though i still have my other two babies, i miss the third, it just is not the same.
2007-02-09 00:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this website http://www.animalherbcompany.com/articles/laminitis.htm
they offer some herbal treatments as you read about the disease and other way of dealing with it. According to what I am reading you will be able to ride the horse again after treatment.
2007-02-08 08:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore your mom when she behaves this way. don't fight with her. that will just add to your stress. laminitis is very serious as you probably already know. i'm so sorry for you.your not being a baby!!! it's normal to have this sadness. wish you well.
2007-02-08 08:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see nothing wrong with you being upset. Many people on the verge of losing any type of pet would rightfully be upset.
2007-02-08 08:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋