Gone_Riding
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Had a scare when I went to feed horses last night. Sadie's vulva and anus was swollen and bruised... She was so swollen that her anus was actually sunken in! I stayed calm, but it was hard. Her mom had had a set of twins once, and so that thought came to mind. I was so scared baby was coming too early or that it was twins. I took her into the vet.
A second vet took a look at her, since it didn't look good. That one immediately said, "She got kicked!" What a horrible spot to get kicked... We did laser therapy to reduce swelling so she would not get infected and I'm putting Arnica gel on her. Baby is doing well and Sadie is healthy, so it's all good!
I already went through a nightmare of losing a foal that had to be cut out to save the mare ten years ago... I'm so glad this wasn't baby related, but Sadie won't be loose in the yard overnight anymore, or for days on out, for that matter. She never leaves the yard or messes with anything. I'll miss her being loose..
Two of the photos are from last night after laser treatment (it had already improved a lot!) and one of this morning. I should have taken a picture of when I first saw it... It was HORRIBLE!
A second vet took a look at her, since it didn't look good. That one immediately said, "She got kicked!" What a horrible spot to get kicked... We did laser therapy to reduce swelling so she would not get infected and I'm putting Arnica gel on her. Baby is doing well and Sadie is healthy, so it's all good!
I already went through a nightmare of losing a foal that had to be cut out to save the mare ten years ago... I'm so glad this wasn't baby related, but Sadie won't be loose in the yard overnight anymore, or for days on out, for that matter. She never leaves the yard or messes with anything. I'll miss her being loose..
Two of the photos are from last night after laser treatment (it had already improved a lot!) and one of this morning. I should have taken a picture of when I first saw it... It was HORRIBLE!