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sebocat · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:44 pm Post subject:

How's your boy doing?
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becdubie · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:18 pm Post subject:

OH thanks for asking Suz.
Bubba is doing superb he is back to being the clown of the herd. We're working on re-gaining muscle now. He gets to go out with everybody else for 5-6 hrs most days for grazing I'll start doing some hill therapy to build up his back and HQ (that's where he lost most his muscle)

I take him to the Vet for a check-up this afternoon. I believe we will probably take him off Antiabiotics .... Then I'll be a basket case taking his temp every 15 minutes for the next couple weeks until we know he won't have a relapse.
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misstux · Member Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 948

Thanks for the update. It's wonderful to hear that he is doing so well.

becdubie · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:17 pm Post subject:

Well we're still on AB's for 2 more weeks.. The Vet wants to keep him on them for a full 60 days just to be sure.......
But other than that Bubba is still doing fine, I may even take a little bareback ride on him this weekend! Vet say's he's strong enough for some light workouts.
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PasoBaby_CarolU · Site Admin Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 9038

That's wonderful Becky. Don't be too shocked at the time on ABs, I've known three people now that have spent months of them IV from spider bites. There are some nasty organisms out there.

Give him a ((HUG)) from all of us.
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sebocat · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:13 pm Post subject:

Great news! Glad he's going to be OK, what an ordeal you've been through!
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becdubie · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:02 pm Post subject:

Went in for a check up yesterday. No fluid in the chest cavity...NONE AT ALL!!!!!

They are amazed at how good he looks.

She gave me the go a head to start riding him a little but cautioned me that he will probably never be a fast running barrel or performance horse. LOL!!!! FINE WITH ME. There could be scarring on his lungs reducing his breathing capacity, which makes me sad

.. This ordeal probably shortened his lifespan. She said probably short leisurly trail rids.
So we're still on antiabiotics though...going to finish the bottle I have about 3 more weeks then wait 2 weeks and go back for another check-up. The Vet is not being too careful about this, she really cares and Bubba is starting to get to know her, he actually likes her I think.

wav

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misstux · Member Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 948

Oh what wonderful news! Thanks for the update

PasoBaby_CarolU · Site Admin Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 9038

That is great news. I am sure he'll be glad to have a little change of pace. She sounds like a wonderful vet.
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Corazon de Oro Paso Finos

"The path to your horse's heart lies through your own."

Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots. - Words of Wisdom - Mhar

‎"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss activities; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt

CoolsLadyInRed · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:03 pm Post subject:

That is great to hear Becky!!!

Thanks for the update. What a great vet you have.

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sebocat · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:48 am Post subject:

what a relief! Glad you were able to get him quality care. Makes all the difference in the world

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becdubie · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:54 am Post subject:

Well, Friday I took Bubba for a check-up. He has been off AB for 3 weeks and to me seems to be doing great, he is strong, acting like himself gained all his weight back, has a great appetite. I've been riding him and really enjoying him.

Got results of the blood test today, Vet say's everything is still in the normal range, but his fibrinigin is slightly elevated compared to the last test.

Could be nothing, but is definately something to keep a close eye on. I'll be bringing him in for blood tests monthly so we can keep an eye on things. She say's it could be a slow growing bug.

I'm going to try not to over-worry about this but I'm not going to put much stress on my boy this fall. Not going to take him to my riding lessons, instead I'll ride one of the trainers horses, or maybe take Rusty. Just gonna let Bubba take it easy this fall.
DANG, DANG, DANG, and we still don't know what it is/was.
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Chablis · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:05 am Post subject:

Good luck.

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Clarissa · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:21 am Post subject:

What is fibrinigin?
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