tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post8347532376762020423..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: we have an abscess (and we're happy about it)billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-50340806461765646492009-11-28T09:41:49.988-05:002009-11-28T09:41:49.988-05:00We actually did think abscess early on, but as you...We actually did think abscess early on, but as you know it can be really hard to tell what's actually hurting.<br /><br />Thanks for the Animalintex tip - I have some of that in the tack room but this time around it was impossible to use it - she was adamant about not picking up her front feet, and given the lack of any loss of appetite, swelling, fever, etc. I opted to indulge her and do the "wait and see" approach. The arthritis makes things so much more complicated. <br /><br />The hepar sulph might have worked had I used it sooner - but then I would have been treating based on guessing, not on what I saw, so... we lived through the process with her. <br /><br />Thanks for the support!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-69271832872612129352009-11-23T14:02:17.760-05:002009-11-23T14:02:17.760-05:00Michelle, I have a huge homeopathic kit that has a...Michelle, I have a huge homeopathic kit that has about 100 remedies - I add to it periodically and replace as needed. They all come from our homeopathic vet, my homeopath, and the local food co-op... :)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-50333174662487226662009-11-23T13:33:47.869-05:002009-11-23T13:33:47.869-05:00Yay for Salina!! I wish I had known about the hepa...Yay for Salina!! I wish I had known about the hepar sulph a few months back when Tiny had a brutal abcess that took her out of commission for a few weeks. Where do you get your homeopathics for the horses?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290776916085658669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-2916132729455665072009-11-23T08:46:49.579-05:002009-11-23T08:46:49.579-05:00Sheaffer, I think you're right. I am constantl...Sheaffer, I think you're right. I am constantly amazed at the equine body and what it knows how to do to get, and stay, healthy.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-24362741464216480872009-11-23T08:37:56.114-05:002009-11-23T08:37:56.114-05:00Billie, what a clever old girl she is- she was doi...Billie, what a clever old girl she is- she was doing a fall cleanup to ensure she goes into winter with her health in tip top form.ponymaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996833096239732307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-67984328447774061532009-11-22T17:31:20.981-05:002009-11-22T17:31:20.981-05:00Yes, Matthew, for us and for the beauty-girl.Yes, Matthew, for us and for the beauty-girl.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-62820127728302731532009-11-22T17:30:48.667-05:002009-11-22T17:30:48.667-05:00claire, I actually think this time there was soren...claire, I actually think this time there was soreness associated with that big hard gallop up the hill, and then the abscess started brewing and mixed up the symptom picture completely.<br /><br />Now that I've lived through a few abscesses with Salina, I always think of that when something goes off for her, hoping for a definitive clue!<br /><br />In any case, we are relieved to have that confirmed and to see her feeling so much better.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-81398715127456481372009-11-22T17:16:20.249-05:002009-11-22T17:16:20.249-05:00I know that feeling of relief that it's only a...I know that feeling of relief that it's only an abscess! I'm so glad to hear it - Salina was probably wondering what took you so long to figure it out, but I always do what you did and think about the worst possible things first. Arlene and JME turned me on to Animalintex and it's made treating abscesses much less painful for me and the horses. Have you tried it? Just buy the long wraps ( about $7) and cut them up hoof size, then use as a poultice. It is miraculous how fast it works. Hope Salina is doing better today.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-5709779705752967072009-11-22T11:05:25.297-05:002009-11-22T11:05:25.297-05:00A huge relief!A huge relief!Matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-87699608187134079972009-11-21T13:16:58.141-05:002009-11-21T13:16:58.141-05:00abcesses are right b's, always look like they ...abcesses are right b's, always look like they might be something else and take a while to show their true colours! glad that's all it was!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888698683201580237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-63800230168457235692009-11-21T12:31:57.811-05:002009-11-21T12:31:57.811-05:00Thanks, Arlene - how is Sweetie doing now?Thanks, Arlene - how is Sweetie doing now?billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-30916384406012339102009-11-21T12:27:22.315-05:002009-11-21T12:27:22.315-05:00I'm so happy to hear it was only an abscess an...I'm so happy to hear it was only an abscess and not something much worse.<br />It's amazing how they can tell you what is wrong and direct you to the right diagnosis and medical treatment. Glad she blew it out and is feeling so much better.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com