Annie updates (new pics pg 9&10) from WSU VTH

GingerSnap · 03-25-2008, 09:59 AM

For everyone who is following Annie's story. I decided to start her a thread over here since this is now health related and not a foaling issue.

I received a call from Annie's doctor a bit ago. And here is what she has to say!

Annie received 1 liter of Plasma last night and this morning they pulled an IgG level this morning. Here levels are now in the 400-800 range. While this is good they want her to be over 800 so this morning they are giving her another liter of Plasma and that should be all she needs but they will do another IgG tomorrow.

Her hocks are septic. A normal level in her hocks would be 500. Her left hock is 116,00 and the Right hock is 80,000. They flushed her joints last night and started her on a broad spectrum anitibiotic. Tomorrow they will remove her wraps and re-evalute and possibly flush them again.

It takes 3-5 days for the cultures to grow from the fluid they removed from her hocks, but the doctor said that most likely whatever bacteria is infecting the hocks is also in the bloodstream. But as soon as they know what the bacteria is then they can adjust her meds accordingly.

Temp. is NORMAL today!!!!

Her CBC panel is BORING, nothing significant there are a few changes but those are to be expected!

All organs are functioning good!

Annie has decided that she is a big girl at 10 days old and loves her Foal lac pellets and hay too! They are also teaching her to take her milk from a bucket so we won't have to bottle feed her!

It would appear that Annie is really responding to treatment and we are on the road to recovery!

I will update when I hear from WSU! Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement, prayers, and warm wishes and all your advice!

P.S. I forgot to tell you guys, that she is getting up on her own now, talking with all the horses around her and begging for attention! They have another sick foal coming in this morning so those who have been assigned to Annie have been instructed to NOT handle the other foal NO MATTER WHAT. And she is kinda isolated from eveyone else but not totally isolated!

hezadlux · 03-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Poor Annie.. My prayers are with you..

PeggySue · 03-25-2008, 10:06 AM

Tina I just know she is gonna pull though and be 100% for you

Please keep us updated and if you go to visit we want more pics of the precious little angel

GingerSnap · 03-25-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PeggySue

Tina I just know she is gonna pull though and be 100% for you

Please keep us updated and if you go to visit we want more pics of the precious little angel

Peggy, we are going back this weekend! I will take the camera.

wyldterv · 03-25-2008, 10:13 AM

Tina, I think we need to have a fund raiser for you when this is all done... I shudder to think of the bill at the end of it all and truly commend you for doing above and beyond the call of duty to try to save this little girl.

I just can't believe someone would not take the time to treat the umbilical cord, etc

at birth, sigh.... Annie is definately a fighter, that's got to help her odds greatly!

PeggySue · 03-25-2008, 10:16 AM

Karyn that is a great idea

or at least take donations like we have for some many others

GingerSnap · 03-25-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyldterv

Tina, I think we need to have a fund raiser for you when this is all done... I shudder to think of the bill at the end of it all and truly commend you for doing above and beyond the call of duty to try to save this little girl.

I just can't believe someone would not take the time to treat the umbilical cord, etc

at birth, sigh.... Annie is definately a fighter, that's got to help her odds greatly!

Karyn, I am open to any and all suggestions. I think I am going to sell my brand new Wintec Dressage saddle I have used it 2 times and comes with the complete easy change system all the different gullets sizes, saddle cover, and carrier thing! I am trying to figure out what I could possibly ebay or have a yard sale with.

MeNecie · 03-25-2008, 10:26 AM

aw!!! your selling your stuff?!?!?! yup PeggySue is right. you need donations...
Set something up!!! and I'm sure lots of us will donate!

wyldterv · 03-25-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerSnap

Karyn, I am open to any and all suggestions. I think I am going to sell my brand new Wintec Dressage saddle I have used it 2 times and comes with the complete easy change system all the different gullets sizes, saddle cover, and carrier thing! I am trying to figure out what I could possibly ebay or have a yard sale with.

HEY a community yard sale is something you can try to put together with 10% of all proceeds going to the "Save Annie Fund" and you work for the local newspaper so I'd think they'd be willing to do a story on it to get interest going for you. Also, I can put an event like that up on our website Events Calender for the Magazine free of charge!

Haas Horse Farm · 03-25-2008, 10:33 AM

I will definitely pitch in and help with the medical bills. I think it is great that you have gotten her such great help. I really hope her former owner knows that all of this could have been avoided... but I bet I am wasting my thoughts because they do not care.

It reminds me of a neighbor who never pulls his mares off fescue... thank goodness I was there when the foal was arriving... it was hung a bit coming out and I flat told him you better go help your mare and make sure that sack gets open asap. *sigh*

Hugs and prayers.

03-25-2008, 09:59 AM	#1
GingerSnap Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In my own state of mind Posts: 3,599 Images: 243 Blog Entries: 1	Annie updates (new pics pg 9&10) from WSU VTH For everyone who is following Annie's story. I decided to start her a thread over here since this is now health related and not a foaling issue. I received a call from Annie's doctor a bit ago. And here is what she has to say! Annie received 1 liter of Plasma last night and this morning they pulled an IgG level this morning. Here levels are now in the 400-800 range. While this is good they want her to be over 800 so this morning they are giving her another liter of Plasma and that should be all she needs but they will do another IgG tomorrow. Her hocks are septic. A normal level in her hocks would be 500. Her left hock is 116,00 and the Right hock is 80,000. They flushed her joints last night and started her on a broad spectrum anitibiotic. Tomorrow they will remove her wraps and re-evalute and possibly flush them again. It takes 3-5 days for the cultures to grow from the fluid they removed from her hocks, but the doctor said that most likely whatever bacteria is infecting the hocks is also in the bloodstream. But as soon as they know what the bacteria is then they can adjust her meds accordingly. Temp. is NORMAL today!!!! Her CBC panel is BORING, nothing significant there are a few changes but those are to be expected! All organs are functioning good! Annie has decided that she is a big girl at 10 days old and loves her Foal lac pellets and hay too! They are also teaching her to take her milk from a bucket so we won't have to bottle feed her! It would appear that Annie is really responding to treatment and we are on the road to recovery! I will update when I hear from WSU! Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement, prayers, and warm wishes and all your advice! P.S. I forgot to tell you guys, that she is getting up on her own now, talking with all the horses around her and begging for attention! They have another sick foal coming in this morning so those who have been assigned to Annie have been instructed to NOT handle the other foal NO MATTER WHAT. And she is kinda isolated from eveyone else but not totally isolated! __________________ I have been NOEL’ed and Blessed In His Name Annie voted HGS's horse with the most unique facial markings! *'The will of God will never take you where theGrace of God will not protect you.'* Last edited by GingerSnap; 03-30-2008 at 10:04 AM. Reason: forgot something

03-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#2
hezadlux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chandler,Az Posts: 1,581 Images: 225	Poor Annie.. My prayers are with you.. __________________ Tammy http://www.freewebs.com/millershowhorses/index.htm Home of: Cocktails (2x Congress Champion) Charge It All (APHA Western pleasure mare) Play it Cool Kid (AQHA HALTER GELDING)

03-25-2008, 10:13 AM	#5
wyldterv Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA USA Posts: 12,567 Images: 309 Blog Entries: 18	Tina, I think we need to have a fund raiser for you when this is all done... I shudder to think of the bill at the end of it all and truly commend you for doing above and beyond the call of duty to try to save this little girl. I just can't believe someone would not take the time to treat the umbilical cord, etc at birth, sigh.... Annie is definately a fighter, that's got to help her odds greatly! __________________ WyldTerv "I've been love ♥ struck!" Horsin Around and Doggin it 24/7, Life is GRAND! *Mustang Poncho,Dancer,Emmerson and Ms.Elle'* BlackFyre Farms-Bellingham, WA USA, http://www.freewebs.com/blackfyrearabians

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