This little pony was bought to the rehabilitation yard after being found alongside its dead mother by a walker, the youngster was so weak it couldn't move away from the crows that had already started pecking at it. Initially the yearling was taken to the walkers paddock, which was near by, the authorities were called as well as SWEP and we arranged for a vet to visit the little pony. She was in a bad way, cold, emaciated and weak. The vet needed to perform a blood transfusion and give the pony fluids through an intravenous drip, she was to weak to transport to the rehabilitation yard so she received further treatment at the paddock.
She initially picked up but suddenly took a turn for the worse so she was rushed to our yard where she was met by our vet and a warm stable. She had a blood test, which showed low white blood cell count, and she was given more fluids. She was unable to drink herself and struggled to eat, she was weak and lethargic. We tried everything to save her, however after further advise from the vet it was decided the kindest thing to do would be put to sleep.
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