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Post by hollyvj on Nov 17, 2008 20:37:03 GMT
Ickle update on the old grump...
His two week box rest was up today, so I had the vet out this evening to check him up. She wasn't happy with his progress so has put him on another two weeks box rest and more danilon.
I also asked her if I could cold hose his leg to help at all, which she said would help, but she wasn't happy with the distance he would have to walk to get to the hose.
I had a sudden thought when she'd left, would spongeing it have the same effect? Then I could do it in his stable.
Sorry to waffle on...
Holly
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Post by haffyfan on Nov 17, 2008 20:56:39 GMT
Oh dear...poor old boy and poor you.
Not sure about the sponging...personally I should think so...previously I have stood mine in buckets of water for periods when hosing was needed but tight yard owner wouldn't allow it because of the water meter.....but couldn't honestly say whether it helped or not.
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Post by brigadier on Nov 17, 2008 21:51:50 GMT
Or ice would be good- packet fronzen peas wrapped in a tea towel and bandaged into place- you can re-freeze them as needed (but remember not to eat them!. also massage.
You need to ask your vet why she is going down the box rest route rather than limited/controlled walking. All the evidence shows the repair on tendons is better with limited walking. Im not saying its wrong but you need to know there's new thinking and treatments out there. Also are you bandaging the supporting leg? You dont need that one to strain also.
And groom him if he enjoys it- always makes them feel better!
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Post by racaille on Nov 18, 2008 7:22:10 GMT
Oh Holly, what a pain! Box rest is hideous for all concerned. Karma coming your way.
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Post by hollyvj on Nov 19, 2008 19:34:28 GMT
Thankies everyone.
Brigadier - I asked her if he could go on a few walks and she said no, she's not even happy him walking to the hose. I also asked about bandaging, but she didn't really comment, will start bandaging his good leg though. Also like the idea of the peas.
My boss made a suggestion to me today: putting his foot in a bucket and then using a watering can to "hose" his leg. Thought this was quite a good idea (especially considering he's not horsey...)
The poor lad has also been groomed to within an inch of his life... He loves it though
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Post by spotti on Nov 19, 2008 20:03:47 GMT
Awww, poor Oscar  Box rest really is pants for anyone and everyone concerned. I found that chopping up bits of carrot (Faiths favourite!!) and hiding them around the stable amused her for a while - in the beginning, she'd ignore me going rounnd putting the carrots down and then just happen to some across them over night andn enjoy them as a late night treat, but after a few goes, she got wise to the game and started collecting them as I went round. She started off randomly finding them and eating them, and then put her clever head on and would sneakily follow me around the stable and eat the piece of carrot I had only just put down! The cheeky moo! She seemed to find it amusing and it certainly amused me watching her so that could be worth a try... Hope he gets better soon. Good vibes being sent >>>>>>>>>>>>>GOOD VIBES<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< |
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Post by hollyvj on Nov 21, 2008 21:42:28 GMT
Thankies spotti! I've tried all sorts of things to amuse him. He has his treat ball during the day, and he has limited time with his likit (after the fiasco of a whole likit in a day, I've had to limit him), I chop up bits of carrot and put them in his net with his hay, and my sister has found a radio to entertain him. He also has nice long grooms and chats  He's also found a few things to "entertain" me lol he has taken to placing a dissaproving poo in his water bowl on a regular basis, and finds it extremely amusing to watch me scooping it out and scrubbing the bowl... hehe sorry to waffle on |
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Post by florence on Nov 21, 2008 22:47:54 GMT
Box rest is a real pain. I had mine in for three months and he wasn't allowed to come out at all, not even while I mucked out. The first couple of weeks were the worst and then he seemed to get used to it. His stable was in a good position so he could see almost everything gong on in the yard and I did pretty much the same as everyone else with the veg, treats and visits.
As for hosing, there are gel packs you can freeze and place on the leg. I don't know what they're called but I'm sure I've seen them in the saddlery - if not they have them (for humans) in chemist shops.
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Post by hollyvj on Dec 2, 2008 19:41:16 GMT
Weeeeeeeeeeeee! Complete box rest is over! Vet came round again today and was very happy with his progress  He's now on controlled exercise for 1 week and then he can get some turnout. He was sooo happy to be outside for a few minutes this morning. I'm so happy he's getting better x |
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Post by dannyboy on Dec 2, 2008 21:10:38 GMT
That's brilliant news - bet he's glad to get those legs stretched |
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Post by brigadier on Dec 2, 2008 22:26:47 GMT
Fantastic- glad its over for you both!
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Post by ceej on Dec 2, 2008 22:51:03 GMT
Weeeeeeeeeeeee! Complete box rest is over! He's now on controlled exercise for 1 week and then he can get some turnout. x ha! thats easier said than done when theyve been in for two week!! this sounds like what Oscar (the horse i nearly/may still got/get has. He had a tendon injury and spent a long time off work. Now he wears remedial shoes with bars accross the heel - not graded. does anyone know any more about it? |
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Post by hollyvj on Dec 3, 2008 11:41:42 GMT
He was ok doing his exercise yesterday, I think he was so shocked at being outside he didn't know what to do lol But he's got over that today! It was like taking a train out on controlled exercise! If he'd walked any faster I'd have had to run to keep up... What kind of bar has your Oscar got on his shoes? Eggbar shoes can be used in these situations, these will reduce the strain on the tendons and the navicular bone. Another option is to use a normal shoe but to extend the heel and roll the toe of the shoe. In my Oscars situation the farrier decided that the graded shoe was best. He has conformation faults on the hoof of the affected leg and decided that these would be more suited. Hope this has helped ceej. This is stuff my farrier told me when he came to see Oscar. I'm not an expert on shoes, so anyone feel free to correct me if I've got a bit confuzzled His feet do look a lot better since. Kicking myself for not taking before and after photos. |
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Post by kitcat on Dec 3, 2008 12:11:46 GMT
Glad to hear that things are picking up for you both. I hope it continues
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Post by ceej on Dec 4, 2008 15:57:16 GMT
thanks for that Holly.
Too late for me to say now as he is no longer on box rest but another good toy (and cheaper than likits) is a turnip hung up (or centre taken out and put on likit holder) not so high in sugar either!
Glad he is on the mend. Box rest is horrible.
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
Box rest really is pants for anyone and everyone concerned. I found that chopping up bits of carrot (Faiths favourite!!) and hiding them around the stable amused her for a while - in the beginning, she'd ignore me going rounnd putting the carrots down and then just happen to some across them over night andn enjoy them as a late night treat, but after a few goes, she got wise to the game and started collecting them as I went round. She started off randomly finding them and eating them, and then put her clever head on and would sneakily follow me around the stable and eat the piece of carrot I had only just put down! The cheeky moo! She seemed to find it amusing and it certainly amused me watching her so that could be worth a try...
He's now on controlled exercise for 1 week and then he can get some turnout.
