Testing out a new theme. I wanted something different after using the Squibble theme for so many months. This particualr theme (dfire) uses a lot of pixel measurements in the CSS instead of using fluid design. I am going to see if I can work with it some more and get it to be a fluid design. I’m also going to work on doing a custom design instead of this one. I want...
Continue reading...August 30, 2006
It’s the Miracle Mare!
PROGRESS!! Finally! The biggest news: her small intestines have motility! WOOHOO! No signs of the evil “L” word (knock on wood). Some possible signs of very minor infection around the incision sight (not unusual)–she has been started on another round antibiotics just in case. (Can’t say I’d like to get my doses of meds up my derriere… aren’t many other options when she can’t take anything orally. But she’s being good, probably easier...
Continue reading...Afternoon update
Good news at last! The vet said that the last time Isis was tubed this morning she had about half of the amount of fluid she had the day before. She also passed some manure (very positive). So overall medically today she looks better than she did yesterday. She has some swelling on her incision, which might mean a low-grade infection. She started her on antibioitic, which is administered as a paste through...
Continue reading...Good article on colic
I found a good article on colic. It is some hard reading, especially when you get to the mortality rate for horses who had similar cases to Isis (50-75% mortality in the worst cases). The article covers pre-op to post-op care. The good news was that 90% of the horses who survived the surger and fully recovered were able to return to the original occupations/use. Colic: Pre-op to Post-op Related Images:
Continue reading...Yesterday’s visit
On Monday evening, Isis had looked so much better. She seemed awake and aware and happy to see everyone to came in to visit her. Yesterday she seemed more subdued. Even the vet student commented on how Isis seemed more depressed in the evening. Isis has lost weight, which is expected. Last night was the first time I could really see how it was effecting her. Her coat is still shiny, but she...
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