Bluewater Minis
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Sadly, it appears that our newest filly, who is just shy of 48 hours old, may be blind. At first we thought she was just having difficulty focusing as we've heard of some foals can have that for the first couple of days. Then we thought it might be compounded by the incredibly bright summer sun. But after watching her again throughout today, I'm suspecting that it's not good news.
The vet (whom I trust and have had a great relationship with on our minis and Arabs) said to give it tonight and we'll bring her in tomorrow for an exam and go from there. Her eyes are grayish blue, and I don't believe she can see out of either eye, but I'm not a vet to make that determination. I just keep seeing her bump into things. She's not a dummy foal, and knows where lunch is at, and is actively walking/trotting around (trying not to bump into things).
My question for the folks on LB is, has anyone ever had a foal that was blind from birth? If so, what did you do? Euthanize them humanely or cherish them and let them grow up and have a life? Either way, did you regret your decision? Or, have any of you ever had a horse go completely blind (not from birth), and if so, what did you do? I'm trying to not dread the worst, but it's rather hard not to do so right now.
Needless to say, we're feeling rather devastated right now...
Here's our little princess...Bluewater Cowboy's Silver Lace:
My question for the folks on LB is, has anyone ever had a foal that was blind from birth? If so, what did you do? Euthanize them humanely or cherish them and let them grow up and have a life? Either way, did you regret your decision? Or, have any of you ever had a horse go completely blind (not from birth), and if so, what did you do? I'm trying to not dread the worst, but it's rather hard not to do so right now.
Needless to say, we're feeling rather devastated right now...
Here's our little princess...Bluewater Cowboy's Silver Lace: