Minis and Friends

 

Medical Summary for Sean Monet

 

SeanMonet presented to Austin Equine Associates on 6/1/09 for evaluation of an injury sustained to his left rear limb. He was found tangled up in smooth wire above his hock which resulted in wounds on the front and back of his leg. Radiographs of his legs did not reveal any damage to bones, however it was discovered that one of the lacerations communicated with the tarsal sheath which encircles the tendons in the back of his leg. Due to the extent and location of the injury, there is a potential for a career ending and possible life threatening infection to develop and thus treatment must be aggressive. In order to combat the infection, an intravenous catheter was placed and he is receiving antibiotics every 8 hours. A surgical procedure was performed on 6/1/09 where the tarsal sheath was debrided and opened for drainage. He is also getting his wounds lavaged daily as well as regional limb perfusions which delivers a high level of antibiotics directly to the injured site. The limb is being maintained under a pressure bandage and primary closure of the wound on the front of the hock was performed today. The other wound will heal by second intention. Sean Monet will be hospitalized and treated for approximately 5 days, following which time he will be sent home with oral antibiotics and bandages. Assuming no persistent infections develop, Sean Monet should make a complete recovery.

Sincerely,

 

JoLynn Joyce DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Austin Equine Associates

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In late May, SeanMonet had a freak accident. He was found tangled up in smooth wire above his hock which resulted in wounds on the front and back of of his left leg. Due to the extent and location of the injury, there was a potential for a career ending and possible life threatening infection to develop and thus treatment must be aggressive. Thanks to Austin Equine Associates they started the agressive treatment to immediately and Sean is now on equine medical leave while his wounds are healing

 

Update - SeanMonet visited Dr. Joyce on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to access when he can return to the herd. The front stitches were removed one week ago. The back wound is healing well. Vet bills are running close to $2000. Please help SeanMonet get the Spring Back Into His Step.

 

Join us at our Benefit - July 25 @ 7:00pm at the First Independent Baptist Church located on Bluff Springs Road. Email SAVETHEDATE for more information on how you can be a part of his recovery. Donations can be tax deductible.

 

 

Donations by check can be sent to:

Minis and Friends

P.O.Box 91704

Austin, TX 78709

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Inside front wound treated by mobile vet and debrided, cleaned, bandaged and medications sent home with mini-owners:

 

Back wound above hock discoved by mini-owners during treatment of inside leg and brought to Austin Equine for evaluation:

 

 

SeanMonet is one of the gentlest miniature horses Minis and Friends has. He is known as one of the original "3 Amigos" and is the great with children, youth and adults. He makes friends everywhere he goes - from Helping Hand Home, Marbridge Foundation, Sammy's House, VinCare St. Louise House, numerous home visits with autistic and emotional disorders to the many supporting organizations events that he has attended to bring big smiles and a new friend to all he meets. He is especially popular every 1st Saturday of December at the Barnes and Nobles Story time hour in Sunset valley.

 

Vet bills have accrued to almost $2000 and may go higher. Please help this little mini to "put the Spring back into SeanMonet's step again" by donating to his vet fund. Donations can be tax deductible by using our Paypal account or by sending a check to our business address. Please make sure you notate - SeanMonet Fund on the memo line.

 

 

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