Katy Lynn Update She is no longer with us

katylynn06 · 03-02-2007, 03:32 AM

Took Katy to the equine clinic in West Plaines yesterday. The vet wasn't there yet but the techs got her in the stanchins (sp) and took her temp, no fever. Then they started pumping fluids in her as she was dehydrated. They did tell me b/c of the seriousness of her condition they could not guarantee the life of the mare. But they would do everything they can to save her and what is best for her. The vet came in and said she looked healthy for a horse who has been through what she has been through. He checked her and said that her cervix was not dialated and it doesn't appear that it ever was, which is a good sign, she had no udder development which is another good sign, and her uterus was still intact another good sign. So they were going to give her fluids to rehydrate her and to fill her uterus so it didn't start attaching it self to the foal. Then they were going to give her a shot to relax her so the cervix could dialate, lots of anibiotics and pain medicine so she could be more comfortable. Again he said she looks to be in good health bright eyed and alert and no fever which are all good signs. He said he would have to wait till today to remove the foal so the relaxer has a chance to work. As Katy was standing in the stanchins (sp) they hadn't even given her any drugs yet and she was falling asleep. The vet techs were very nice they treated her like one of their own and it was comforting to know she was in a good place. But it's like leaving one of your own kids in the hospital. Anyways. I'm waiting for the clinic to open and I will call and find out what time they are going to do the procedure. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you all updated.

Angie

freedom32 · 03-02-2007, 03:36 AM

Glad to hear she's doing well so far, and the vet seems guardedly optimistic, which is the best you can hope for. She continues to be in our prayers, thanks for keeping us posted!

ShowJumper23 · 03-02-2007, 03:40 AM

Good. I hope Everything Turns out well. You have done a great job of keeping yourself together....I wouldn't be able to handle it.

Goonhorse · 03-02-2007, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the update. I'll be praying for her!

TESS030404 · 03-02-2007, 03:49 AM

ive been keeping current on this poor mare, and Im really sorry to hear what has happen, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your mare. I hope she pulls through. by the sounds of it, you have her in the right place, to be taken care of properly. !Get well vibes to Katy!

Arabians4ME · 03-02-2007, 04:01 AM

Angie,

Katy, the techs, vets, and YOU will all be in my prayers today! Hang in there she has been so strong to get this far!

flrds · 03-02-2007, 04:01 AM

Get well vibes to Katy too. I've been following this for quite awhile and am so sorry that it did not end in a healthy foal.

CONTA · 03-02-2007, 04:04 AM

I am so glad that you got her to the clinic. I really hope things go well and Katy comes home happy & healthy. All of you are in prayers.

luv2ridesaddleseat · 03-02-2007, 04:36 AM

I'm going to be here all day with prayers and incredible vibes for all involved in this mares recovery.

Hang in there girl, you're doing a great job!

Joyce

LacysMom · 03-02-2007, 04:44 AM

I, too, will be praying for all of you today. Will watch for updates.

03-02-2007, 03:32 AM	#1
katylynn06 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AR Posts: 1,485	Katy Lynn Update **She is no longer with us** Took Katy to the equine clinic in West Plaines yesterday. The vet wasn't there yet but the techs got her in the stanchins (sp) and took her temp, no fever. Then they started pumping fluids in her as she was dehydrated. They did tell me b/c of the seriousness of her condition they could not guarantee the life of the mare. But they would do everything they can to save her and what is best for her. The vet came in and said she looked healthy for a horse who has been through what she has been through. He checked her and said that her cervix was not dialated and it doesn't appear that it ever was, which is a good sign, she had no udder development which is another good sign, and her uterus was still intact another good sign. So they were going to give her fluids to rehydrate her and to fill her uterus so it didn't start attaching it self to the foal. Then they were going to give her a shot to relax her so the cervix could dialate, lots of anibiotics and pain medicine so she could be more comfortable. Again he said she looks to be in good health bright eyed and alert and no fever which are all good signs. He said he would have to wait till today to remove the foal so the relaxer has a chance to work. As Katy was standing in the stanchins (sp) they hadn't even given her any drugs yet and she was falling asleep. The vet techs were very nice they treated her like one of their own and it was comforting to know she was in a good place. But it's like leaving one of your own kids in the hospital. Anyways. I'm waiting for the clinic to open and I will call and find out what time they are going to do the procedure. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you all updated. Angie Last edited by katylynn06 : 03-06-2007 at 01:17 PM. Reason: updated

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03-02-2007, 03:36 AM	#2
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 7,754	Glad to hear she's doing well so far, and the vet seems guardedly optimistic, which is the best you can hope for. She continues to be in our prayers, thanks for keeping us posted!

03-02-2007, 03:40 AM	#3
ShowJumper23 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pluto, the rejected Planet Posts: 1,779	Good. I hope Everything Turns out well. You have done a great job of keeping yourself together....I wouldn't be able to handle it.

03-02-2007, 03:44 AM	#4
Goonhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A Hawkeye (IA) in the land of Hoosiers (IN) Posts: 1,883	Thanks for the update. I'll be praying for her!

03-02-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
TESS030404 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 456	ive been keeping current on this poor mare, and Im really sorry to hear what has happen, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your mare. I hope she pulls through. by the sounds of it, you have her in the right place, to be taken care of properly. !Get well vibes to Katy!

03-02-2007, 04:01 AM	#6
Arabians4ME Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Blountville, TN Posts: 4,031	Angie, Katy, the techs, vets, and YOU will all be in my prayers today! Hang in there she has been so strong to get this far!

03-02-2007, 04:01 AM	#7
flrds Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 33	Get well vibes to Katy too. I've been following this for quite awhile and am so sorry that it did not end in a healthy foal.

03-02-2007, 04:04 AM	#8
CONTA Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Thumb of MI!! Posts: 1,366	I am so glad that you got her to the clinic. I really hope things go well and Katy comes home happy & healthy. All of you are in prayers.

03-02-2007, 04:36 AM	#9
luv2ridesaddleseat Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 95	I'm going to be here all day with prayers and incredible vibes for all involved in this mares recovery. Hang in there girl, you're doing a great job! Joyce

03-02-2007, 04:44 AM	#10
LacysMom Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA, USA Posts: 1,904	I, too, will be praying for all of you today. Will watch for updates.

Katy Lynn Update ****She is no longer with us****

Katy Lynn Update She is no longer with us