Keeva needs surgery

[gypsyrn]

For those of you who remember, I rescued a young mare Keeva who was abandoned at a Brentwood stable. She had an old injury that was left untreated and the same hoof was a mild club, the shoe was on at least 4 weeks too long and the other hoof was long and splayed. The original injury was not treated as it should, (she turned her out to pasture) there was superficial swelling and soreness on the front right. Despite us trying to treat it (stall rest,steroids, sweat wraps,) nothing changed so we left it alone as she was sound on it. In the past couple of weeks she has been more off, and showing pain so after our vet saw her we were then referred to Pioneer...after 2 weeks we had an appointment with pioneer for ultrasounds etc.
Simplistic bottom line, inflammation of the tendon sheath to the point of stretching the ligament to its limit with is now showing calcification's causing more inflammation now putting pressure on the tendon which now has some tiny tears. She is going under the knife and they will drain the sheath of the extra sinovial fluid (they took out about 10cc today before blocking her for pain) cut the ligament and inject steroids at the cost of almost $2000, I said no the scope to "clean up" the tendon sheath of any adhesion's at an additional $1000+. not doing anything will cause eventual bowing/tearing of the tendon and she will be permanently lame and in pain.....
I just ordered the truck load of hay ($2200)........so this is BAD TIMING to say the least.....

I have never asked before.but if anyone able to help ? I would be very appreciative, our business license is in process and I should have it back within 2 weeks, after that she files the 501(c)3 and I can give tax reciepts..or It can be sent to pioneer equine hospital....her name is Keeva

thanks for the shoulder and any help.....
Belinda

[gypsyrn]

Kerry, Thank you so much for your doantion towards Keeva's care, pm me your contact info so I can send you a reciept.
The surgery was this afternoon, the vet said she did well, she will come home tomorrow and be on stall rest/hand walking for the next 2-4 weeks. Hopefully we see an improvement and a sound mare at the end of it. She is the sweetest mare.... I will post pictures of her in the next couple of days.

[piopico]

Glad it went well. You can give it to me at the Expo.

[gypsyrn]

Keeva was brought home today, standing normally, and walking sound on her bad leg... a good sign...the next 2 weeks will tell us how she will do

[gypsyrn]

Keeva is 3 weeks out and now on IM antibiotics... post suture removal her leg swelled and started to drain.... ? cellulitis, now has gotten worse so have switched antibiotics.... poor baby is hurting... drainage has stopped waiting for the drugs to kick in... hoping its not the sheath getting infected