There's Good News ... And There's Bad News
Thursday, October 9th, 2008 01:38 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spikeOf course!
Well, it wouldn't be DJ if it all went easily, would it.
We checked him this morning and looking good. While strapped, he was sound.
So Toni suggested we see how he looks as he stands, so was holding the rope as I undid the strappings ... And spotted his legs weeping very slightly. The good leg, worse than the bad, ironically.
He has developed cellulitis - so now he had his legs scrubbed with surgical spirit, which he really loved. The wound powder rubber in and the the boots on. Although they are made of neoprin, so he will sweat, the pressure is even on the skin ... and he does need support.
I then walked around the yard with him for about 1/2 hour ... just letting him walk a bit, cuddle a bit and eat a lot!
Then back out to his field - so he can show off his new style.
I won't see him till Monday now, but Toni will check him twice a day - and if necessary he will go out "naked" - so his muscles will ache, but his skin will breath.
And - ther's a possibility of even Badder News ....
Rosie was taken ill 2 days ago, and when I heard from Ros yesterday she was a bit better. While DJ was mooching, Toni popped down to see how things were, and when she came back she changed her clothes immediately. Ros isn't saying the "S" word, but Toni is sure she has Strangles. I do hope not, for lots of reasons - but mainly if Ros is not acceptoing that she won't be doing quaranteen, which means we will have to ... DJ has had it twice, smudge, Badger and Junior once ... we don't want to go through that again, do we?
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Date: 2008-10-09 12:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 01:15 pm (UTC)Strangles ... as the word suggests is an equine killer in about 10% of cases - and infectious. We almost lost DJ to it 4 years ago ... so I suppose that is why I am upset about the lack of quarantine (... DJ stayed in a box for 45 days ... without leaving it. I saw him twice a day - complete with different clothes and disinfectant - no one else came within 10 feet of him.)
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Date: 2008-10-09 01:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 02:43 pm (UTC)*hugs* back ... from DJ as well!
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Date: 2008-10-09 01:24 pm (UTC)Had to google 'strangles' but it doesn't sound something that DJ wants to get again - are you able to stay away from Ros and Rosie? Sounds as though she's being a little irresponsible by not getting Rosie checked out by a vet.
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Date: 2008-10-09 02:46 pm (UTC)Yes, I am slightly annoyed with Ros - DJ's quarentine was a pain, but worked, when he had it. It is infectious, and so a worry. Should be able to keep them apart ... but if she starts riding Rosie at all ... she may come past Smudges field ... which is therefore next to the other fields ... aand ... Arrgh!!
Still maybe by next week she will be getting better anyway - there are mild forms to be had.
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Date: 2008-10-09 01:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 02:47 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2008-10-09 02:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 04:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 04:20 pm (UTC)We obviously forget what a delicate little flower he really is!
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Date: 2008-10-09 06:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 06:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-09 09:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-10 06:42 pm (UTC)*hugs* back.
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Date: 2008-10-10 01:36 am (UTC)**sends healing energy & positive, anti-cellulitic, anti-stranglish vibes**
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Date: 2008-10-10 06:43 pm (UTC)+ve vibes are great though ... as are carrots in DJs eyes!
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Date: 2008-10-10 02:46 am (UTC)Strangles would be terrible for any of the horses to get, and poor DJ has had his share.
We immunize every 12mths for strangles here in Australia, don't they have a vaccine in the UK?
Sends over some special pat's for DJ and {{hugs}} for you.
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Date: 2008-10-10 06:45 pm (UTC)We have an injection over here - but it is still very expensive ... and only lasts 10 weeks, so is not often used.
*hugs* back,tightly.
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Date: 2008-10-10 03:50 am (UTC)Keep an eye on that cellulitis. I'm sure you already know how fast that condition can change.
I'm sorry, I do not have a horse icon loaded up yet. I'll have to work on that. ;)
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Date: 2008-10-10 06:47 pm (UTC)Looking forward to the return of that icon!