Margrit Needs Your Help

Nothing is ever dull at Mylestone, and on Wednesday, March 3, Margrit ended up being very sick. We believe she has 2 abscessed teeth. She has a very foul, smelly odor coming from her right nostril with green mucus, plus she has a fever. Dr. Watson came out to evaluate her and X-rayed her.

The problem is that this kind of infection can become very serious very quickly. Normally, Dr. Watson would have sent Margrit to an equine hospital, but unfortunately, that is not an option financially for the rescue, so we are proceeding with intensive, on-site care. We started Margrit on antibiotics, and then, after consulting with a couple of other vets, Dr. Watson came back on Thursday. She drilled a small hole into Margrit's sinus cavity, which has to be flushed twice a day for the next week by Susankelly. Margrit has a tube coming out of her head and up the front of her face. We are trying to flush the infection out. We are also working on getting the dentist and vet back out here together next week to have 2 teeth pulled once the sinus infection has improved.

This is quite an ordeal for a girl who has already gone through so much in her life. In addition, Margrit is going to have very expensive vet bills. We are hoping you may find it in your heart to help Margrit; any donations towards her care would be helpful and more than appreciated. If you wish to donate by mail or by PayPal, just mention that your contribution is for Margrit, and thank you. We will keep you posted on her progress on the web site.

Update 3/10: Bill Schultze and Brian Shaw, our equine dentists, met Dr. Mary Beth Hamorski at the farm to evaluate Margrit. They were able to determine that there was a tooth fragment which was loose and another molar which was only held on by tissue. They removed both teeth. There was not a clear line of infection to Margrit's sinus cavity on the X-rays. They are thinking that the infection may have traveled along her gum line, causing a sinus infection. Margrit was sedated and was very good about the procedure.

When they were finished, I flushed her sinus cavity. The drain will remain in place for several more days. I will continue to flush her twice a day until it can be removed, and she will stay on antibiotics for quite a while. Dr. Watson is coming on Friday to check on Margrit. We are hoping these teeth were the cause of the infection and that Margrit is now on the mend. We are very grateful to Bill and Brian who donated their services to help Margrit, as well as for the support of Dr. Hamorski and Dr. Watson, who has been in contact with me daily while on vacation. We will keep you updated on Margrit's progress. Again, any contribution you can make towards Margrit's veterinary expenses would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.