Those that frequent the Pets board know what is going on, but my horse goes in for surgery either late this week or next week to help combat a nasty fungal infection that has taken root and won't go away. Without treatment, he will die. With treatment (this surgery and possibly a second, plus mega anti-fungal meds) he has a chance, but even then the infection may prove to be fatal. Please send your T&P to Leroy this week and next!
If you're interested in what he has, here is a summary: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/horse-health/2006/January/30/The-mysterious-guttural-pouch.aspx Scroll down to the heading "Danger to the carotid artery" - that is what he has, the GP mycosis. He has two of the 4 fungi that cause this infection.
Also, here is my latest update on Pets: http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/6714110.aspx
Re: T&P for my horse, please
Oh baby! My whole heart and that of my entire four-legged crew are sending our well wishes and love to you and your horse.
This just choked me up...
... every single day of forever.
Poor Leroy, that makes me so sad. He will be in my thoughts.
I knew something was wrong, but I didn't realize how serious it could be. Sending lots of good thoughts for Leroy.