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Chance is Steadily Improving

Chance and the Vet
My Quarter Horse, Chance, got himself into some trouble this past summer. He is a Rescue, and as sweet as a horse can be, he rides like a dream, but he is not as fond of people as the Zipster is! Chance's only real fault, and it is a big one, is that he cribs. Of course, we weren't told that when we got him. Cribbing is a bad habit where horses eat wood. It isn't Too bad for us, because we have metal posts and barbless wire fencing, with railroad ties on the corners. Of course, he did eat some of the wood in the barn, which wasn't good. The problem came because he ate my neighbors treated wood. There is a form of arsenic in it, and he became quite sick, with swollen lymph nodes and such. Well, after nearly six months of treatment, and major babying of the big guy, he is finally starting to come out of the worst of it. At one point, I even thought he had cancer, and even debated putting him down, he seemed in such pain. He has lost some weight, but he is starting to perk up. For the first time in months, I saw him trotting around with Zip, yesterday. They were playing together. I feel like there is a Chance now that Chance will recover. And then we can focus on Joe's fight. If Chance can recover, then Joe can too. Prayers certainly helped Chance, and zootooers are the best Pray'ers I know!

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Brandoblastosurvivor
Posted by Brandoblastosurvivor
10 months ago
Just finished reading your story. I'll pray for you guys. Have you ruled out Blastomycosis? The reason I ask it can be found in wood too not just in soils. If your not familar with Blastomycosis aka: just do a google or yahoo seach on it. My dog is a 2x blastomycosis survivor, got it from the soil near the waters all around Eagle River, WI!
Prayers do get answered!
God Bless Everyone!
Blastomycosis (fungal disease) most commonly misdiagnosed too in the US for dogs. It can affect horses to so that's why I'm putting this out there.
Sharon Hubbard
Hartford, WI

Julie
Posted by Julie (zipnjulie)
10 months ago
Wow, that's interesting. What symptoms did your dog get? I am so glad he survived, and that explains your user name!

kavykeeper
Posted by kavykeeper
10 months ago
Many people don't realize the dangers of treated wood. Someone was listing it on Freecycle as firewood! I emailed them and warned them not to use it for that.....Joe is what's important now. Please keep us posted as to how he is doing and we'll keep those prayers coming.

Julie
Posted by Julie (zipnjulie)
10 months ago
I never would have thought of the treated wood being eaten, but it is very dangerous when not used correctly...like most things are. I never said much about Chance, because I had so much going on with Rhonda, and her Miracle. I had told Marla, but I don't think that anyone, except my neighbors, even knew he was sick. Now that Joe is in such an awful situation, it feels that it is the only thing I ever think about. What if...what if...it just keeps streaming through my head. I want to let them know that I can come and help take care of him, but I know that they aren't to that place in their heads yet, that it is that bad. But I am. I am biding my time, but I'll tell them soon. It's just so sad.

kavykeeper
Posted by kavykeeper
10 months ago
When they need help, they will let you know I'm sure. You can ask them if they'd like you to come. I don't think anyone would turn down help if they need it. Oh, Julie, I wish there was something I could say to help. All I can do is pray, my friend.

Julie
Posted by Julie (zipnjulie)
10 months ago
Kathy, that is good enough for now. I will be needed a lot of Strength myself, and I can't imagine how hard this is for Joe, Heather, and his mom, Amy. I wish I could take it all away, and deal with it myself. I am older, it wouldn't be as bad. This is killing me.
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