Had A Tough Time Yesterday With A Young Horse!
By AKRao24
@AKRao24 (27422)
India
May 8, 2018 10:16pm CST
Early morning a young horse on the farm was reported with Colic yesterday . That is abdominal pain. He was about one year old.
Despite getting the treatment he was not getting settled, because of which he was thoroughly examined and to my shock I found a big herniation in his right scrotum which we call as Inguinal hernia that can be life threatening.
Having got confirmed with the help of ultra sound scanning I called our visiting surgeon who came in the evening to perform the emergency surgery.
It was much of tough job for to control his pain during the mean time with sedatives and pain killers.
However in the evening the horse was operated and about 14 feet intestine which herniated into the right scrotum has been pushed back into the abdomen and corrections were done!
Right now he is OK and hopefully he will recover soon to get back to his normal activities!
Presently bit busy with his post-operative care along with my other routines!
How was your yesterday? Thanks a lot!
Please respond your responses will be appreciated as usual! Thanks!
PS: The picture posted here has been taken from the net and this is not the original picture.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Thanks , Yes we have some or other sort of challenge every day as I am suppose to look after about 250 to 300 horses on the farm.
The got operated successfully and everything went on well and today he is looking bright and his clinical parameters are OK! That means within a time of two weeks he should be alright! Thanks dear friend @SIMPLYD!
The got operated successfully and everything went on well and today he is looking bright and his clinical parameters are OK! That means within a time of two weeks he should be alright! Thanks dear friend @SIMPLYD!3 people like this
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
9 May 18
Hope the little one will get well soon. I agree, it is difficult to take care of animals when they have health issues.
My day was ok and I had net problem for the last two days so I was inactive mostly here. There was storm at night but no calamities in our side.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, he will be alright by next two weeks as he is showing all his clinical parameters normal and he is bright too.
It is really frustrating to have internet with problems. Last night we had no storm but now in the after noon we are having rain here! Thanks dear friend @Sreekala!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
9 May 18
It's horrible to see an animal in pain because they don't understand. I'm glad he is recovering and I'm sure he will do well under your care.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, you are right hernia can be very painful and the animal suffers a lot! But with modern medications the animal can be sedated and the pain can be controlled till te time of surgery. Hopefully by next two weeks he must be alright! Thanks a lot for your sympathetic understanding and concern about the animals @sprite1950! Stay blessed!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
@sprite1950 , Yes I also can't see any animal in pain! I think that is minimum humanity one must have! Do you agree with me?! Thanks!
! Thanks!1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
9 May 18
@AKRao24 I love animals and hate to see them in pain.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 May 18
hmmm, i was once an operating room nurse and i scrubbed in procedures like herniorrhaphy. the operation just takes about 15 minutes if our brilliant surgeon does it.
but herniorrhaphy on a horse i believe will take a longer period of time. was the horse maintained flat lying rather than standing?
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
10 May 18
@ridingbet , Yes the horse is in recumbent position! That is they lie down when the surgery is done! Thanks dear friend!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
10 May 18
@AKRao24 so, the horse did lie down supine for the procedure, am i right?
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
11 May 18
Thanks a lot dear friend, I agree with you we need to understand the gestures and we need to rely more on clinical parameters because of this setback. Luckily this boy of our's is getting well and within a couple of weeks he should be alright! Thanks!
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
9 May 18
That sure was very worrisome.And there are medicines to be given to the horse?
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, he will be on Antobiotics, painkillers along with supportive treatment for another seven to eight days! He is under the supervision of the attendants from our Clinic! Thanks @silvermist!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
11 May 18
The poor horse. I hope that it recovers well.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, you are very correct @JudyEv! It is very important to find the case of hernia at initial stages, as the entrapped intestine can get gangrenous if it becomes late and unnoticed. Since there was no damage to the intestine and the surgery went on well, I think he will be alright within a couple of weeks.
I hope he can race normally as a three year old horse.
Yes, we do have races for two years in India, but then they are scheduled only after the month of November! Thanks a lot for your keen interest and response!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
10 May 18
Oh no. Poor horse, I hope he recovers well
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
10 May 18
Thanks @FayeHazel ! He is fine now and doing very well! Within a fortnights time he will be back to his normalcy! Take care!
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
9 May 18
Hi Akrao. I am glad to know that the young horse is okay and recovering. Thanks to the immediate action of the surgeon and you. 
My day is good so far but I am out doing some errands. Take care, my friend.
My day is good so far but I am out doing some errands. Take care, my friend.1 person likes this
@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, I am also very happy about him. The timely action has saved him and he is doing fine now! Nice to know that you are doing some errands! Have a great day! Thanks a lot dear friend @mlgen1037!
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
9 May 18
@AKRao24 Youre always welcome, Akrao. Please send my hugs to the young horse.
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@snowy22315 (209016)
• United States
11 May 18
I am glad the horse was OK. I did not know you were a veterinarian! That is such a necessary job!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
11 May 18
He is absolutely fine now! In fact just a few minutes back we have done his dressings ! He looks normal and comfortable! To be a Vet, it is a challenging job and one need to have compassion for it! Thanks a lot @snowy22315!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
11 May 18
Yes, I can understand what you are saying...but they have their own gestures to express the distress and pain.Yes, here finding the problem at the appropriate time was important and because of that only we could save him. Yes, horses they understand and they have their own style of expressing the gratitude...then simply 'nicker' when they see you near by...(this sound they make when ever they are getting their food) and some times they lick you or gently massage your hand with their soft but strong lips! Thanks!
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
9 May 18
I hope the little horse will get better soon.
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
9 May 18
Yes, dear friend he will be alright within next two weeks of time! Thanks @caopaopao! Take care! God bless!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
11 May 18
This horse is lucky to have some one like you. I'm not sure how would I handle this situation when it comes to horses.
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@Cristi_Ichim (3750)
• Bucharest, Romania
11 May 18
Wow. This sounds so interesting. So, you and the surgeon sometimes save animal lives. So cute and awesome
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
11 May 18
Yes, in cases of such emergencies we call our visiting Surgeon to atten the case as he is well equipped with modern instruments and he has been with us now more than 10 years.Thanks @Cristi_Ichim!
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