We need jingles

[dacasodivine]

I had not thought to ask if they would write some off. I know it’s a thing with people hospitals but don’t know about vet hospitals. All they can do is say no, right?

And who knows, maybe we will get a miracle and not have to continue treatment next week.

I fully own my horse trailer. My plan is to pay off as much of the CareCredit as I can then get a lone against my horse trailer to pay the rest before the promotion period is up so I don’t get hit with high interest.

Really not much else to cut out or sell. We don’t have cable or streaming services. Don’t eat out much. Have the cheapest cell phone service we can get. We do have internet but I work from home a couple days a week so need it. Besides, it’s only $55 so wouldn’t really save much to get rid of it. My truck and car were both bought used and I’m still paying on both. I’m a frugal person in general.

[ATXmom]

Glad she’s doing better! Good thoughts for her continued improvement.

Years ago, when one of my daughters previous horses was in the clinic for a week of very intensive and expensive care, I was able to work out a payment plan with them to cover the balance I couldn’t pay in cash or credit. It’s definitely worth asking.

[dacasodivine]

I have been approved for CareCredit up to $10,000. I’m hoping I can pay that back over a year. If it’s 6 months, the plan is to pay what we can and then get a loan on my horse trailer for the remainder.

She is going to be staying a bit longer but if they can cut back on treatment, it won’t be as expensive. I hope to hear today if they can start cutting back.

[cristalle]

Sending jingles and all fingers crossed for a good outcome for you and your beautiful mare. She looked so bright and beautiful with her ears pricked in the photo.
I would definitely speak to the vet hospital, to see if there are any options available to you.

[joiedevie99]

Be honest with the vet hospital. The fund has run dry. What options can they give you? What treatment can be continued if you bring her home? What can they do to cut down bills at the hospital if you keep her there? Can they offer payments directly to them if you choose to keep her there?

[RedHorses]

Jingles!

[dacasodivine]

@joiedevie99

Be honest with the vet hospital. The fund has run dry. What options can they give you? What treatment can be continued if you bring her home? What can they do to cut down bills at the hospital if you keep her there? Can they offer payments directly to them if you choose to keep her there?

Thankfully I won’t need to figure out how to pay for another week of treatment because my girl has improved so much, Dr. Canada thinks she can come home Tuesday or Wednesday. Bloodwork tomorrow will determine that for sure.

What’s an appropriate treat to bring the staff? Cookies or cupcakes from some bakery? Donuts?

[RhythmNCruise]

That is wonderful news!
I’m sure whatever you bring, they’ll be grateful.

[cristalle]

Great news! Continuing jingles!

[endlessclimb]

More jingles!

[ATXmom]

So glad to hear!!

[skydy]

Donuts are always appreciated.

[dacasodivine]

@skydy

Donuts are always appreciated.

Okay. So donuts, cookies, and cupcakes!

Thanks and for the continued jingles.

I’m still waiting (not so patiently) to hear when my girl can come home.

[dacasodivine]

She’s home!

She is on stall rest and antibiotics for the next 10 - 14 days until I can get her rechecked.

They do believe the infection has completely resolved. She is still pretty lame but much better than when she went there. Prognosis is guarded to poor on whether she will be fully sound again. Hopefully she does get more comfortable on that leg if not completely sound. Right now we are going to let her rest and see what happens. She’s been through a lot in the past 2 weeks.

[Zu_Zu]

Great news !!! Welcome home beloved mare ~ Jingles & AO for soothing home rest & recovery ~

OP be proud of your monitoring and care and getting your mare the medical help she needed ~ Bravo on a job well done ~

[stargzng386]

This wasn’t a horse but it might give you some hope. We had a stray cat show up with a massively infected leg. It was black and oozing. It took a few weeks to trap him, I was sure he was going to die. Anyways got him, had it treated with heavy duty antibiotics. He started 3 legged before treatment, when the infection was healed he still had a pretty bad limp but about 3-4 months later he was limp free. It took time but he did get sounder with time.

[dacasodivine]

She is walking better today even though she hasn’t had any bute since before I picked her up. She wouldn’t eat her meds yesterday or this morning. The main thing is to get the antibiotic into her. This evening I mixed the meds with a little cool-aid then put that in her feed. She was nibbling at it so fingers crossed she gets more cooperative. Otherwise I’ll be getting a syringe tomorrow and make a paste and give it to her that way.

I put her in my backyard for a few minutes while I cleaned her stall. She enjoyed the fresh grass but was ready to go back in after 15 minutes. I’m so happy to have my girl home.

[EmilyM]

All good signs. Wishing her a speedy recovery

[Fiesta01]

Excellent idea to ask. Many, many years ago, after colic surgery and a horse who didn’t make it, when I went to pay, they told me to pay what I could each month, no interest, until it was paid off. I had the money and didn’t ask for a payment plan. I think because I was in my 20"s, they maybe thought a payment plan would help me. Very nice people.

Continued jingles!!

[dacasodivine]

The red light thread has me wondering if my horse would benefit from red light therapy or laser?

I went back and read the paperwork I got from the vet. He thinks the synovial fluid from the bursa is gone or mostly gone as they were having trouble getting samples towards the end of her stay. This may have caused adhesions. Only an MRI would say for sure. He advises that injections could provide some relief.

Our first check up is going to either be next Friday or the following Monday to make sure the infection is gone.

If it is gone, I want to do everything I can to help her rehab as best I can.