Liver failure?My pony has just been diagnosed with liver failure im waiting for blood results but the vet said that it doesnt look good,im gutted ive had that pony,pippin for 19 years,What am i going to with my gelding they have been together for about 18/19years hes going to be heartbroken:(
i know its a stupid question but im still in shock:(
I think he would have put her down today if he hadnt taken me by suprise but he said we could take blood test for the liver & i said yes just pure out of shock but will phone him tomorrow to see if the tests are back but if there not i will still ask him to come & put her down i cant let it get any worse her age is agianst her shes 26 years old.
Posted by Ace_Trainer
im sorry
Posted by Pony Help101
Did they suggest putting him down? Im a bit confused. Im very sorry about him. I think the only thing you can do is spend some quality time together. Brush him, talk to him, spend as much time as possible with him. Horses can sense things. There like physic. I mean you look one way and they go that way. I think he knows that you did all you could.
Im very sorry
Posted by Starlight 1
While you still have the time, I would call around and ask your friends, local barns, etc., if they have a companion horse which they would be willing to lease or sell to you. If you can find such an animal, you could start introducing your gelding to him or her, so that he gets used to having another animal around. That way, when you finally have to let Pippin go to the Rainbow Bridge, he won't be so alone and lonely. Another alternative would be to send your gelding to a new barn for a while, so that he gets a change of scene and doesn't get a chance to think too much about how lonely he is. After Pippin is gone, and he's adjusted to being with another animal, you could bring him home.
I am so sorry for your impending loss- it's tough to say goodbye to a pony who's been around for so long. Pippin will have a good journey, though- and when she gets to the Bridge, she will be as strong and playful as she was when she was a filly. Good luck to you.
PS: No, you are NOT stupid, nor is your question stupid. Don't be so hard on yourself. Of course you are upset and in shock- you wouldn't be human if you weren't. Try to see if you can get a companion for your gelding, though- he will be less stressed and lonely if you can find one. "Hugs" and again, I'm sorry.
Posted by westerngamergirl
get another horse quick so that before the pony dies he will have another friend with him so that he won't be as depressed
Posted by hhqh01
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your horses. I agree with Starlight completely. If you do not have those options, a little pygmy goat is great companionship. Although, I would try to follow through with Starlights ideas first and if all else fails.... pygmy's are cheap and horses love the little things.
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