Lizzie arrived April 3, 2008 to a Triangle quarantine facility. She was surrendered to Animal Control during an investigation in Johnston County. She is foundered and had not received any medical care. Her weight was declining.
Radiographs show significant damage in her front hooves due to the untreated founder. After evaluating Lizzie for a week by monitoring her pain management, appetite, etc., it has been decided to go forth with treatment. Pain medication has been minimal (1g Bute twice/day, then once per day), which shows pain management during reshaping of her hoof should also be manageable (an important part of the decision-making process on whether to pursue treatment of severely foundered horses). Her appetite is great, as well as her attitude. So an appointment has been made at the clinic to begin bringing her hooves back to where they need to be. Updates will be made during her progress.
Radiographs show significant damage in her front hooves due to the untreated founder. After evaluating Lizzie for a week by monitoring her pain management, appetite, etc., it has been decided to go forth with treatment. Pain medication has been minimal (1g Bute twice/day, then once per day), which shows pain management during reshaping of her hoof should also be manageable (an important part of the decision-making process on whether to pursue treatment of severely foundered horses). Her appetite is great, as well as her attitude. So an appointment has been made at the clinic to begin bringing her hooves back to where they need to be. Updates will be made during her progress.
Lizzie's bright, alert attitude helped with the decision to attempt treatment for her. She is only 10 years old.
On Barn Day, April 12th, Lizzie was fussed over by the volunteers and given a bath.
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May 22, 2008:
Lizzie was trimmed and set with shoes in late April by Neuse River Veterinary Hospital and the talented farrier, Danny Glover, to correct her founder and subsequent rotation of the coffin bones on both front hooves. She's done very well with her shoes, and is easily maintained with bute once to twice per day.
Lizzie returned to Neuse River on May 22nd to re-evaluate and reset shoes as needed. It's obvious she is blooming under the care of her foster, Kathy Horky, and her walking is relaxed and more comfortable. She still has a long way to go, but her great attitude, as well as the great care she is receiving, is reflected in the photos below.
Lizzie was trimmed and set with shoes in late April by Neuse River Veterinary Hospital and the talented farrier, Danny Glover, to correct her founder and subsequent rotation of the coffin bones on both front hooves. She's done very well with her shoes, and is easily maintained with bute once to twice per day.
Lizzie returned to Neuse River on May 22nd to re-evaluate and reset shoes as needed. It's obvious she is blooming under the care of her foster, Kathy Horky, and her walking is relaxed and more comfortable. She still has a long way to go, but her great attitude, as well as the great care she is receiving, is reflected in the photos below.
A Special Tribute:
On October 10, 2008 - Lizzie was humanely euthanized to kindly end her suffering. Although she had improved with initial treatments, subsequent lack of blood supply to her hooves for proper growth of sole tissue and hoof wall made it impossible for her to recover to a life without pain. Throughout this battle Lizzie was strong and willing, and rehabilitated otherwise (weight, etc.) beautifully thanks to the excellent care she received from her foster.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the quick uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
Mary Frye 1932
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the quick uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
Mary Frye 1932