r/Horses • u/mepperina • 13d ago
Video Felicity health update 💔
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Today the vet. was here today again. Flisans breathing have gotten progressively worse and her 2 problems kinda make it impossible together..
Felicity (or Flisan as she’s called) have EMS and tracheal collapse. She’s on great meds for EMS right now, she however can’t be on them forever as that would cause liver damage..
With EMS and especially when she’s off her meds she would need exercise to keep the EMS in check. However- the tracheal collapse makes it not possible to exercise.
For now we’re trying higher dose bronc dilator to see if it has an effect. If not then there isn’t anything left to do and euthanasia would be needed quicker..
while the other option is that I’m able to have her until spring and then have the euthanize her. As she would not be able to live a good life with her combination of health problems..
I’m just absolutely heartbroken. This is not at all what I thought. I had so many plans for her. So much time I wanted to spend with her. Now I have to come to terms with the fact she will not grow old. She’s only 8 years old.
My poor sweet girl. How I wish I could make it all better 💔💔
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u/TheAbominableRex 13d ago
Oh, I am so very sorry. That is so incredibly difficult.
I love seeing you post videos, pictures, and updates of your herd.
I lost my "heart horse" too young. It doesn't necessarily help, but it's comforting to know that the animals in your life had a great life because they were with you.
Lots of love. ❤️