Uncle Mo diagnosis

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Mawhip

I'm sorry. I'm not a vet. I thought Trental was an antibiotic. I was just looking at my vet bills from a horse that had the same condition as Uncle Mo. She was attended to by Dr. Nathan Slovis, who I believe was a protege of Dr. Byers. My horse was on this course of treament for many many months. I have a hard time believing Uncle Mo would be all better after a few hyperbaric treamnebts and a few doses of antibiotics.

My non-vet opionion, based on having a very good horse of my own go through the same thing, is that Uncle Mo has absolutely no shot of ever making the races again. If he does, he didn't have Cholangiohepatitus treated with meds for only a few weeks.

Dr. Slovis is is a wonderful guy and an outstanding doctor. There are different degrees of cholangiohepatitis - that is just a word describing what is inflammed - and many different causes.

Because one horse isn't treated exactly like another horse is no reason to doubt the diagnosis. Your horse may have had a sterile inflammation that was treated symptomatically and responded well after months. There may also have been a degree of liver loss via fibrosis. Uncle Mo had infection. If your horse didn't get antibiotics, there wasn't an (antibiotic-responsive) infectious cause. Was a definitive cause ever established in your horse?

[Mawhip]

Originally Posted by Riot

Dr. Slovis is is a wonderful guy and an outstanding doctor. There are different degrees of cholangiohepatitis - that is just a word describing what is inflammed - and many different causes.

Because one horse isn't treated exactly like another horse is no reason to doubt the diagnosis. Your horse may have had a sterile inflammation that was treated symptomatically and responded well after months. Uncle Mo had infection. If your horse didn't get antibiotics, there wasn't an (antibiotic-responsive) infectious cause. Was a definitive cause ever established in your horse?

She did get antibiotics and no cause was ever established as I imagine its almost impossible to find one.

I find it very strange that you can make these definitive statements about Mo's condition unless you yourself is the one treating the horse.

You do seem like someone who does not lack in confidence.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Mawhip

She did get antibiotics and no cause was ever established as I imagine its almost impossible to find one.

Was she ever able to get back in work with you?

I find it very strange that you can make these definitive statements about Mo's condition unless you yourself is the one treating the horse.

You do seem like someone who does not lack in confidence.

My opinions from a professional medical point of view, is that the public statements are entirely consistent with the normal and usual medical courses of diagnosis and treatment for both horses regarding the diseases they've stated. There is nothing "fishy" or inconsistent in the least about any of the claims or treatments made.

Mine is obviously not a popular opinion.

And no, I do not lack in confidence regarding my knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these diseases. I do it professionally all day long. You have your opinion based upon your personal experience with your mare, I have mine based upon my personal professional experience and knowledge of the veterinarians involved.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Riot

And no, I do not lack in confidence regarding my knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these diseases. I do it professionally all day long.

Where are you currently employed?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Where are you currently employed?

Not as a public handicapper for NYRA.

Sorry, Andy. No apology to the DeeTee regulars for daring to not subscribe to the predominant conspiracy theories about Uncle Mo and Pletcher. Nor for using my professional knowledge and experience as a veterinarian to influence my thinking or assessment, nor for saying my opinion publicly on Derby Trail.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Riot

Not as a public handicapper for NYRA.

Sorry, Andy. No apology to the DeeTee regulars for daring to not subscribe to the predominant conspiracy theories about Uncle Mo and Pletcher. Nor for using my professional knowledge and experience as a veterinarian to influence my thinking or assessment, nor for saying my opinion publicly on Derby Trail.

That's quite a dodge.

I asked a simple question. I will try again....where are you working? Since you said you make these kinds of diagnoses daily, this is a fair question. What thoroughbreds are you currently diagnosing daily?

I have no conspiracy theories on this subject and have stated none here. I do find your arrogant know-it-all attitude amusing. But, that doesn't mean I have some theory on Uncle Mo. I don't, nor have I given one, or even hinted at it.

[Mawhip]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That's quite a dodge.

I asked a simple question. I will try again....where are you working? Since you said you make these kinds of diagnoses daily, this is a fair question. What thoroughbreds are you currently diagnosing daily?

I have no conspiracy theories on this subject and have stated none here. I do find your arrogant know-it-all attitude amusing. But, that doesn't mean I have some theory on Uncle Mo. I don't, nor have I given one, or even hinted at it.

She works for Mike Repole.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That's quite a dodge.

It's not a dodge. Your request to put my CV on an internet list is laughable and absurd.

I do find your arrogant know-it-all attitude amusing.

Good for you! I find your arrogance quite amusing, too Thus we are both "amused"

[Mawhip]

Originally Posted by Riot

Was she ever able to get back in work with you?



My opinions from a professional medical point of view, is that the public statements are entirely consistent with the normal and usual medical courses of diagnosis and treatment for both horses regarding the diseases they've stated. There is nothing "fishy" or inconsistent in the least about any of the claims or treatments made.

Mine is obviously not a popular opinion.

And no, I do not lack in confidence regarding my knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of these diseases. I do it professionally all day long. You have your opinion based upon your personal experience with your mare, I have mine based upon my personal professional experience and knowledge of the veterinarians involved.

Of course there is something fishy with the statements they made. If you believe for one second Uncle Mo is not on any medications, then you should have your veterninary licence revoked immediately.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Mawhip

Of course there is something fishy with the statements they made. If you believe for one second Uncle Mo is not on any medications, then you should have your veterninary licence revoked immediately.

Of course, you know best that Dr. Byars is lying publicly.

[Mawhip]

Originally Posted by Riot

Of course, you know best that Dr. Byars is lying publicly.

He said Uncle Mo is not on medications. So did Elliot Walden. They both lied or should I say didn't tell the truth. Why, I have no idea. But if they would lie about that then we can't really believe a word they say about anything related the condition of poor Uncle Mo. Can we??