Paynter back in clinic; Colitis diagnosed..

Merlinsky · #1 08-28-2012, 11:31 PM

I was looking up some things about colitis and it was suggested that Swale actually may've suffered from that, but it sure sounds like he was struck more suddenly than Landaluce or Paynter. Would the effects occur that soon? You could gallop and then drop dead within 30 minutes? I'd always thought it was a heart attack, but apparently the autopsy didn't indicate heart damage.

Riot · #2 08-29-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I was looking up some things about colitis and it was suggested that Swale actually may've suffered from that, but it sure sounds like he was struck more suddenly than Landaluce or Paynter. Would the effects occur that soon? You could gallop and then drop dead within 30 minutes? I'd always thought it was a heart attack, but apparently the autopsy didn't indicate heart damage.

Yes. Colitis is nearly always infection (variety of agents), and the colon is a "shock organ" in horses. A fulminating septicemia originating in colon can kill very quickly, unfortunately.

With Swale, if that's what he had, the gallop didn't give him the colitis, but would have exacerbated it quickly and fatally.

FYI there are "heart attacks" that are caused by arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm) that are not detectable on autopsy.

Indian Charlie · #3 08-29-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I was looking up some things about colitis and it was suggested that Swale actually may've suffered from that, but it sure sounds like he was struck more suddenly than Landaluce or Paynter. Would the effects occur that soon? You could gallop and then drop dead within 30 minutes? I'd always thought it was a heart attack, but apparently the autopsy didn't indicate heart damage.

The real story behind Swale's death is shocking.

Danzig · #4 08-29-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

The real story behind Swale's death is shocking.

and that would be what?

freddymo · #5 08-29-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

and that would be what?

OD'd on lasix

Indian Charlie · #6 08-29-2012, 10:55 AM

There was an accident that caused his death while he was being bathed.

I have been told this by more than one party, and all would be considered 'insiders'.

Merlinsky · #7 08-29-2012, 11:31 AM

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ng-improvement

Hoping this is a good sign. Fingers crossed for Paynter.

Riot · #8 08-29-2012, 12:28 PM

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http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ng-improvement

Hoping this is a good sign. Fingers crossed for Paynter.

Actually that is a small good sign, to live through the first 24 hours. Yes, fingers crossed!

Danzig · #9 08-29-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

There was an accident that caused his death while he was being bathed.

I have been told this by more than one party, and all would be considered 'insiders'.

electrical? i'm just curious since all i'd ever heard was he keeled over dead suddenly and they thought heart attack.

[quote=Merlinsky;886983]Ahmed Zayat just tweeted this: "Paynter update.; just got this from Dr. Javsicas "he is eating fresh grass and more playful " whatever works!"

that's a good sign. hope it keeps getting better.

Danzig · #10 08-30-2012, 10:57 AM

saw an update on drf that he's improving, but the first comment at the end of the article (about an hour ago) said zayat tweeted something about paynter not having a good night, and keep praying.
anyone hear anything? the article made me hopeful, but that comment pretty much crushed that optimistic feeling.

edit~looked on drf just now, that article i saw earlier today is gone. now i'm really concerned.