Uncle Mo diagnosis

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Riot

I'm sure Uncle Mo is just fine. I'm sure they made the diagnosis some weeks ago, just delayed the announcement to the public. I'd say he's been treated, he's already responded well, he's gained back the 67 lbs, bloodwork shows it's under control, he's in light work, etc.

It's always possible to have a recrudescence, or an abscess, etc. in the future, but I wouldn't actively worry about it.

I'm relieved to hear you're not worried about it. At least now I can get some sleep.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm relieved to hear you're not worried about it. At least now I can get some sleep.

That was rude and completely uncalled for, wasn't it?

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

That was rude and completely uncalled for, wasn't it?

I'm sure it had something to do with all the I'm sure's in your post.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I'm sure it had something to do with all the I'm sure's in your post.

Well, yeah, when people have posted here that they fear for the horses life (no reason to), and they fear he'll never return to the track (no reason to), and that it's weird of two cases in one barn (not at all weird, btw), and I'm a veterinarian who knows what was published and knows a little more yet about it, yeah, I'm sure.

Because unlike every other person on this thread, I'm not blindly guessing about something I really don't know a thing about.

Can someone expand on this? How serious/chronic is it?

Damn sorry I added my professional opinion based upon my experience and my local contacts in the veterinary community.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Riot

Well, yeah, when people have posted here that they fear for the horses life (no reason to), and they fear he'll never return to the track (no reason to), and that it's weird of two cases in one barn (not at all weird, btw), and I'm a veterinarian who knows what was published and knows a little more yet about it, yeah, I'm sure.

How could you possibly know the condition of Uncle Mo specifically, without having knowledge his medical history, examining the horse physically, reviewing the results of diagnositic tests performed on him, or observing his response to any treatment, even if you are a veterinarian?

You're gonna rely on Todd Pletcher quotes, WinStar press releases, and Blood-Horse reports to form a medical opinion? The opinion of one of those "animal talkers" that communicate through photographs alone sounds more reliable in comparison.

Just like everyone else, you're on the outside looking in.

Because unlike every other person on this thread, I'm not blindly guessing about something I really don't know a thing about.

Nevertheless, whatever your skill set is, you are still merely guessing, too.

Because you're not directly involved with the horse.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

How could you possibly know the condition of Uncle Mo specifically, without having knowledge his medical history, examining the horse physically, reviewing the results of diagnositic tests performed on him, or observing his response to any treatment, even if you are a veterinarian?

You're gonna rely on Todd Pletcher quotes, WinStar press releases, and Blood-Horse reports to form a medical opinion? The opinion of one of those "animal talkers" that communicate through photographs alone sounds more reliable in comparison.

Just like everyone else, you're on the outside looking in.



Nevertheless, whatever your skill set is, you are still merely guessing, too.

Because you're not directly involved with the horse.

As I said, damn sorry I added my professional opinion based upon my experience and my local contacts in the veterinary community.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Riot

As I said, damn sorry I added my professional opinion based upon my experience and my local contacts in the veterinary community.

Apology accepted.

Now that you have proven that you have the inside scoop on such matters, can you please distinguish Uncle Mo's case from Devil May Care's?

Going by the threadbare DRF and Blood-Horse articles that us peons have to rely on, the parallels between the two are remarkably similar.

Why has the most recent of the two garnered from you a "nothing to worry about" prognosis, while the earlier one resulted in a dead horse?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Riot

That was rude and completely uncalled for, wasn't it?

Rude why? The horse is completely finihed and will never race again. Instead commenting on how lo and behold another Pletcher Stakes horse faces a life threaten liver disease you laud his weight gain. Who knows maybe they gave him steriods to help with his appetite?