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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
Aww I'm so sorry to hear that
![]() I don't know what I would do in that situation, only you as her owner would know when the time's right... Take care. xx
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
im waiting for trevor,my trusted vet to call me so i can talk it through with him,i think i need him to tell me i have to for her.
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
To be totally honest?
I'd let her go. I understand as I had to help my friend choose to have her 35year old, Sandman, pts. He was losing weight and it was coming up to winter. I also had my little pony, Charlie Brown, of 23 pts due to a condition that wasn't treatable. I was 11 at the time and inconsolable, but now I am mature enough to see that it was only right and the old boy never suffered. He'll always be mine and he'll always be safe. I understand how hard it is, but she will be struggling this winter. If she is strugging to walk, then maybe it's her time. It'll be heartbreaking, but you can be assured that she is comfortable. Stay with her, talk to her and let her go. But your her owner, and it's obviously up to you and anyone else involved. Just do what you think is right,no-one is going to judge your decision either way, and you know what is best for the old girl. Good luck with your decision. ![]()
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
Growing up i looked after a 36 year old horse called Red. He was the same. Lived on Bute, ate tonnes to keep weight on him, was stiff and in obvious pain. His owners refused to have him put down. He was suffering and had no quality of life.
One day he went down in the field and that was it. We couldnt get him back on his feet. I felt he should have had his suffering stopped months, even years before that. Better a day too early, than a day too late. |
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
spoke to the vet,we had a long chat,i will be having her pts tuesday
really dreading it,i just hope it goes smoothly,and she doesnt get stressed.Been talking to my oh about it aswell,he mentioned the fact that last year,she went down a couple of times in the field and couldnt get up,he had to help her he thinks its the right thing to do,![]() farrier is coming monday,she always struggles to pick up her feet for him,i wont worry about having her trimmed now.ive been dreading this time for a few years now and ive finally got to face it. thanks everyone for your comments
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?
I am sure you are doing what is best for her. Just editing is I have written exactly what is above! Probably because that is what most people will feel knowing your situation.
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