Jingles to you all - a normal heart rate is good, it means that there isn’t too much pain. I hope surgery isn’t necessary; please keep us updated with news when you can.
((((hugs))))
Seems like we are getting there - this morning about 10 she asked for water and drunk about 15 l, then at 12.45 she had a big, smelly wee and an hour later - some poop came out. At least something.
She is on painkillers all the time, at night I’m doing injections - vet put catheter in so I can do in vein. And I also can keep her going on IV - to change bags is easy, I can do that. In few hours vet will be here again to put another catheter in, on the other side of the neck, so she can get more solution in v, current rate is way too slow.
But these are good news, isn’t it? Lilly is not out of the woods completely, but she has brighter eyes, and is more interested in surroundings. And I have more comfy setup at stables now - blankets to keep my warm, coffee and so on 
We are fighting! Maybe there will be no need to take to hospital!
Anna, I am so glad she is getting better. Colic comes on so suddenly it is very scary and upsetting.
Anna, I too am praying and ‘jingling’ for a full recovery!
Jingling from Michigan…
Anna, I’ve been catching up with you and your precious horses this past hour. I’ve been too long away from this thread!
Sheriff and the little girls - what a lovely Thanksgiving story for us here in the states! The magic of horses and children never ceases to amaze me.
I’m praying and jingling for your Lilly. Please keep us all informed of temps, poops, amounts of water drunk, etc. We’re charting her progress here, too, as all good horse owners would do when their babies are sick! :yes:
Renewed jingles from Canada!!
Thank you!
Got about 10 l of liquid via IV - not enough, but she had drunk overall about 25 l today by herself, she also is interested in salt and I left her another 10 l bucket of water for tonight.
If second catheter will work as fast as today, will try to get 20 l in her and then it must be enough. And she is drinking now - not much, not enough, but at least enough to keep her tummy going.
Just one pee this morning, and 3 piles of poop by herself. Vet did the rectal exam and removed about another pile. At present seems that colon impaction had reduced by 1/3, so all in all very good news.
The bad part is - she is HUNGRY. She wants food NOW! Vet said if few more poops will follow tomorrow, she will be allowed a handful of hay every hour, but tonight nothing. And it means that tomorrow many wooden parts of box will be eaten. She is chewing on wood like mad if not in crossties. Vet said that wood will not do her any harm so let her chew.
So Lilly feels much better. She is very alive now, wrapped in 2 blankets, transport boots on back legs and just two shovels of wood shavings as bedding. She tries to eat them as well as box doors.
So far seems like we are close to the victory. I really do hope. Because I’m tired to my limits. It is warm for the end of November here - about +3, +4 C outside but it is not very cozy temp when sitting in stables for the third day. But at least seems that she will be back on track
Please, keep jingling! For Lilly and me
PS. allpurpose, congratulations - noticed? - the 1000th post on this thread. OMG!
WOW!
[QUOTE=AnnaCrew;4528995]
Thank you!
Got about 10 l of liquid via IV - not enough, but she had drunk overall about 25 l today by herself, she also is interested in salt and I left her another 10 l bucket of water for tonight.
If second catheter will work as fast as today, will try to get 20 l in her and then it must be enough. And she is drinking now - not much, not enough, but at least enough to keep her tummy going.
Just one pee this morning, and 3 piles of poop by herself. Vet did the rectal exam and removed about another pile. At present seems that colon impaction had reduced by 1/3, so all in all very good news.
The bad part is - she is HUNGRY. She wants food NOW! Vet said if few more poops will follow tomorrow, she will be allowed a handful of hay every hour, but tonight nothing. And it means that tomorrow many wooden parts of box will be eaten. She is chewing on wood like mad if not in crossties. Vet said that wood will not do her any harm so let her chew.
So Lilly feels much better. She is very alive now, wrapped in 2 blankets, transport boots on back legs and just two shovels of wood shavings as bedding. She tries to eat them as well as box doors.
So far seems like we are close to the victory. I really do hope. Because I’m tired to my limits. It is warm for the end of November here - about +3, +4 C outside but it is not very cozy temp when sitting in stables for the third day. But at least seems that she will be back on track
Please, keep jingling! For Lilly and me
PS. allpurpose, congratulations - noticed? - the 1000th post on this thread. OMG! :)[/QUOTE]
Well that’s very cool, and it’s good luck, too! Soooo, I’m sending my 1,000 post good luck karma to you and Lilly!
Glad you’re pushing fluids and she’s pooping! That’s a good sign. Jingling that the impaction continues to soften and quickly gives way to an all out poop-fest!:winkgrin:
Go, Lilly, Go!
Hi Anna,
Many jingles for your princess! It sounds like she is getting much better. Hunger is always a good sign, and wood gives such a satisfying chew and added fiber. :winkgrin::lol: Maybe she will get a new interior design, larger windows and doors and a textured look to the exposed wood paneling.
I am sure you are very tired. You have used so much adreniline to take care of her. I hope that you can take some time to rest soon.
How is Peter?
Hugs,
Robin
Jingles and jingles for your princess
I have just read most of your story and love you and your family and your horses. Hang in there with Lilly, it sounds like you have saved her again, I hope.
Seems like we are out of woods. Vet allowed handfeeding a bit as colon impaction has reduced a lot. Lilly is bright and hungry. So she is recovering. Thank you all for jingles. It helps a lot knowing that you all are here for a shoulder.
Peter is OK, he was trying his best bringing down to stables coffee and sandwiches, and looking after all other things and driving me up and down, but with medical manipulations he is no good. So he is doing everything else leaving medicine in my hands.
Crisis is officially over - vet was here this morning, and colon is back to normal - we are off medications, fluids and all that - now just careful walking and feeding, and
Yeah!!! No more coffee and sandwiches in the stable!!
Glad Lilly is feeling better.
Well done you !
Nice to hear the good news!!
Yay for Lilly!! :):):)
Hi! Year is moving to the end and it is time for some update.
Lilly is definitely out of woods and even more - seems like colics had sorted out her mysterious health problems - she is standing much more relaxed, walking long relaxed strides, and even carefully cantering for fun. So maybe (just maybe) all her problems were from long time building up a colon impaction. It would be great if it was only that.
See her now - much more relaxed back end
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9551.jpg
(She is quite thin after the colick diet but at least much happier horse )
This is oldest lady in our herd - Havana - she is something 20+ (how much + nobody can tell exactly)
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9511.jpg
She is non rideable rescue - she was heavily ridden for about a week (up to 50 km a day!) and then left in -26 C tied outside to the metal post - which left her with severe arthritis and ripped apart lips (lips were frozen to the post when mare was found)
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9508.jpg
Lips healed but lost sensitivity so when you handfeed her you must be careful - she is very gentle and sweet but due to the lack of sensitivity can bite hand by accident.
Arthritis is bearable - she is not lame, only farrier must work slowly until she gets herself in the right position to held the most damaged leg.
Giva feels very pregnant now
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9408.jpg
so the leadership of the heard had been temporarily passed to her best friend Sigma - 19 old broodmare who is gentle and very experienced giant.
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9498.jpg
Old Havana, Inka and Sigma
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9444.jpg
Inka is also pregnant and getting nicer each next day
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9435.jpg
This is Viraza, our latest addition to the herd
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9363.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9374.jpg
And her friend Gamma
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9574.jpg
who as we hope will be another jumping horse along with Guddy.
These who are not pregnant can enjoy winter time much more
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9383.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9392.jpg
and socialize with dogs
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9388.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9469.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9478.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9481.jpg
Dogs just play happily around
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9426.jpg
And rest with humans
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/27-12-09/PICT9401.jpg
We are expecting another -20 C and more cold snap after the New Year so not much fun but at least so far we are surviving quite well.
It is amazing how much you have done in the time you have been posting here. It is always such a pleasure to read about your adventures.
Thank you
AnnaCrew-
How many horses do you have now? I wish I could afford to take in another rescue but it is so costly here…You guys are an inspiration to us all…
How is Puika? Sonora? and Shella doing?
What are your plans for these horses of yours?
Keep the pictures coming…you guys are amamzing!
Isn’t it amazing how one “little” horse has changed your life so much? It’s almost as if he directed you to your true calling, Anna.
I love your updates and have continued to be impressed with what you and your husband have accomplished for many horses in need.
Inspiration. That’s the word I think of when I think of you and your husband.
