http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/-t1.htm Post your horse health questions, comments, and care information here. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:29:12 GMT 10 http://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/11/05/67/72/logo_c11.jpg http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/-t1.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/have-you-ever-seen-a-horse-fall-down-when-it-s-sleeping-t2070.htm Bluejay My older mare will stand and doze off. Then, her head will go down to the dirt and I have seen her go down on her knees then wake up. I have seen her do this a few times. When I yell at her to wake up she goes on her way.. She does nothing else strange. She is 23 this year and open. The first time I saw it was last year when she had a foal that we ended up loosing from ruptured bladder. When we were in the stall caring for the foal she would close her eye's , head would go down, ... Veterinary Station Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:29:12 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/have-you-ever-seen-a-horse-fall-down-when-it-s-sleeping-t2070.htm#18097 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/have-you-ever-seen-a-horse-fall-down-when-it-s-sleeping-t2070.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/joys-of-proudflesh-t1905.htm Merikle Waters So I am looking for opinions and advice on Tristans proudflesh... Upon initial injury to his leg, no stitching could be done. No lameness whatsoever, but a lot of swelling. He had standing wraps on for approximately 4-5 days, first day furacin, and after that derma-gel. Since at that point the proudflesh was there, I removed the wraps to give it air, and begin getting after the proudflesh. Since the wraps were removed, his leg has been cold hosed, washed and scrubbed with a betadine ... Veterinary Station Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:06:50 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/joys-of-proudflesh-t1905.htm#16410 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/joys-of-proudflesh-t1905.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hernia-t1816.htm Mare I have got such wonderful luck. Now my colt has a hernia. Can they appear just all of a sudden? I noticed it yesterday and the vets coming out this morning to preg check my mare, change the bandage on the filly and now to check the colt. Cant wait to get my bill as it is and now more will be added to it. I think its my unlucky year. Veterinary Station Fri, 30 May 2008 14:00:32 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hernia-t1816.htm#15578 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hernia-t1816.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/club-foot-t1215.htm Mare I don't know if any of you have ever dealt with a Club Foot but I'm dealing with my first. I noticed she was way up on her one front, its like it happened in three days. Called the vet and he said yup its a club foot . Well he said the one good thing is that its her left front instead of her right front. Right front means that it was hereditary. Left front means there's hope. So he put some glue on shoes on her, which have helped a lot. He wants her toe to grow out more. But he wanted to try ... Veterinary Station Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:30:57 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/club-foot-t1215.htm#11011 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/club-foot-t1215.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/test-result-question-t1671.htm chinquapinryder
So have a call into the vet but wanted to hear from your vast knowledge your understanding of what any of those things mean.]]> Veterinary Station Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:47:46 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/test-result-question-t1671.htm#14156 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/test-result-question-t1671.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/lyme-disease-t1624.htm chinquapinryder
Our 4 year old was just diagnosed with it and now has to be on thyroid medicine the rest of her life]]> Veterinary Station Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:42:20 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/lyme-disease-t1624.htm#13778 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/lyme-disease-t1624.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/janie-s-surgery-t1405.htm RoanRider420 Well, I got the call from our leg vet this morning. He had taken Janie's films to a surgeon's conference in Chicago over the weekend, and the concensus is that the OCDs in her fetlock most definitely need to come out. I asked him what would happen if we didn't have surgery and he told me that I'd have "a very fancy broodmare". So she is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9. I have to call back tomorrow to confirm it. The farrier is coming Nov. 2, so I wanted to wait until after ... Veterinary Station Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:48:38 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/janie-s-surgery-t1405.htm#12063 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/janie-s-surgery-t1405.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/i-guess-i-must-ask-this-t1387.htm Merikle Waters
My question is here... Do I have to contact AQHA to advise them? Do I have to send away her papers? Same goes for NFQHA... must I advise them?

I would like to frame both papers... so dont really want to send them away, but I figured I have to let the registries know of her death. Can I do this over the phone or?]]> Veterinary Station Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:21:54 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/i-guess-i-must-ask-this-t1387.htm#11918 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/i-guess-i-must-ask-this-t1387.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/sweating-horse-t1292.htm Mr Carrerista Hello everybody!! I have a gelded trail horse, he's around 10 or 11 years old. When I ride him out with my friend's horse my horse is always much sweatier than the other. The other horse is barely breaking a sweat when my horse has been sweating for a while already. I asked some friends about it and they say that its a good sign, because he's cooling off well. But I can't say i agree with'm. So is this normal?? Veterinary Station Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:57:48 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/sweating-horse-t1292.htm#11547 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/sweating-horse-t1292.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hey-bluejay-how-s-the-colt-t1251.htm Bellablue ]]> Veterinary Station Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:56:33 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hey-bluejay-how-s-the-colt-t1251.htm#11285 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hey-bluejay-how-s-the-colt-t1251.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-weight-on-a-geriatric-horse-any-advice-t1058.htm RoperChick I had to bring my 29 year old gelding, Memo, in from the pasture he was in (with a mini mule and a burro), because he was having trouble keeping weight on. He is current on worming and has had recent dentistry. He's now on alfalfa 2x a day with a flake of Orchard grass as a mid day snack. He also gets senior feed, timothy pellets, O&M, platinum performance, MSM and soy bean meal, which I soak with water. He's been on this feeding program at our boarding stable for about two weeks, ... Veterinary Station Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:36:23 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-weight-on-a-geriatric-horse-any-advice-t1058.htm#10152 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-weight-on-a-geriatric-horse-any-advice-t1058.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/see-if-y-all-can-help-me-with-this-t23.htm 7cedars or if you've even heard of it. My sister's horse is over here, and he's half Trakhener (sp?) and Holsteiner (sp?), a dressage horse or okay, a wanna be dressage horse. Anyhoo, one morning he's fine, by that afternoon, he's got a huge spot oh, about two-four inches wide, starting on his neck on the off-mane side, going down, oh, about six to eight inches, that the hair was just literally falling out when you'd put your hand against it, I'm talking roots and all. Well, then he had a spot starting ... Veterinary Station Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:11:18 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/see-if-y-all-can-help-me-with-this-t23.htm#160 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/see-if-y-all-can-help-me-with-this-t23.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/addvise-on-remedies-for-soft-soles-t1128.htm Bluejay I have a mare that is 12 years old. I just got her on a trade. She has such sore feet. She is very tender on the bottom of them. Now, she has never had good hoof care. We are working on that. But, it takes a year to turn around bad feet around.. My hoof man has me putting DuraSole on her.. He said her soles are thin and soft. She was out all the time before I got her and now in at night. Anyone with a better idea? I am impatient and want her to get there soon. Veterinary Station Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:02:42 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/addvise-on-remedies-for-soft-soles-t1128.htm#10538 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/addvise-on-remedies-for-soft-soles-t1128.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bloat-t894.htm Kidd Kuhlmann Ok - we officially have the vet and everyone I've talked to STUMPED! The 4yo filly who lost all that weight and has been slowly putting it back on is driving us certifiably nuts!!! She was doing great - running around like a banshee and raising holy comotion... July 2 - her running buddy hurt himself and moved into a stall July 3 - neighbors shot off fireworks - she ran till she was silly - stopped and fell over on her side and wouldn't get up - they haltered her and made her ... Veterinary Station Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:00:42 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bloat-t894.htm#9114 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bloat-t894.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-absolutely-insane-t835.htm Ragdoll Tucker is coming home from the trainer tomorrow morning.... He's got pigeon fever!!!!!!!!!! Veterinary Station Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:27:13 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-absolutely-insane-t835.htm#8669 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-absolutely-insane-t835.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/heat-stroke-t806.htm Lynn M. ok went out to feed tonight and my 3 month old filly was breathing labored, not sweating, temp 105, the only vet I could find around was the quack who told me my mare last year had rabies and sent her home???? anyways we loaded up after giving banamine and covering her in water by the time we got to the vet clinic she was sweating and her respirations were better, she was looking much better and temp was down to 100.5 vet says she just needs to learn to sweat... I think the dude is a nut job ... Veterinary Station Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:25:16 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/heat-stroke-t806.htm#8447 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/heat-stroke-t806.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/signs-for-gelding-a-horse-t856.htm Triple J Quarter Horses Need to geld ASAP? When are the sign for this month???? Veterinary Station Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:13:29 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/signs-for-gelding-a-horse-t856.htm#8783 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/signs-for-gelding-a-horse-t856.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/need-your-thoughts-on-this-one-important-t658.htm Bluejay My colt was diagnosed with ESPM.. Now, you cannot confirm this with out biopsy and this has not been done.. You cannot do this until they are at least a year old.. So, until then I will treat him as though this is true.. Thank you 7C for all the great research on this for me.. Here is what happened.. He was a little sluggish one day. The next day it was really hot and he was laying out in the hot sun and could not get up. It took three people to get him on his feet and in to the ... Veterinary Station Mon, 21 May 2007 01:41:33 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/need-your-thoughts-on-this-one-important-t658.htm#7123 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/need-your-thoughts-on-this-one-important-t658.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-t733.htm Ragdoll The vet just left. He gave my mare a clean bill-of-health!!!!! He says the "swellings" are just scar tissue left over from the PF. He says some of it may very well go away in time. He also said that she's too fat. Veterinary Station Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:10:22 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-t733.htm#7839 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-t733.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-article-from-the-horse-magazine-t708.htm smokey HERDA: DNA Tests Available for Disfiguring Skin Disease by: Les Sellnow May 28 2007 Article # 9687 Scientific research has scored another significant victory in the equine world. Two DNA tests are now available to detect carrier status for hereditary equine regional dermal athenia (HERDA), also known as hyperelastosis cutis (HC). Today horse owners desiring to know whether they own a carrier mare, stallion, or foal can have it tested at either the University of ... Veterinary Station Thu, 31 May 2007 04:26:32 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-article-from-the-horse-magazine-t708.htm#7622 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/good-news-article-from-the-horse-magazine-t708.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/warts-t679.htm 7cedars Well, as you might remember, as soon as I got rid of the warts on Scamp, Jazz got 'em. I've been putting Desitin on them as Anita suggested, and they were staying the same or getting less. Finally, talked my vet into giving a shot for it, and it seems to be working. She had only two warts on her last night, and she just got the shot Monday. I told him he needs to keep that mess handy, just in case! Just thought I'd pass it along, though. He did say with some horses it works; others ... Veterinary Station Thu, 24 May 2007 11:53:19 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/warts-t679.htm#7330 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/warts-t679.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-odd-t695.htm standbytrucker okay, so my moms two yearling mares were just recently moved into my barn. they are now turned out 24/7 in our large 4 acre field. They are just out being horses, since they have been show horses since they were weaned. I approached my smallest mare today, and noticed that under her left side of her chest, where her leg meets her body, was a large swollen lump. investigating it more, it was not hot, did not hurt her, and was not filled with liquid. there was a small scratch on it. its ... Veterinary Station Mon, 28 May 2007 21:33:58 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-odd-t695.htm#7503 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/this-is-odd-t695.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/worming-t442.htm Merikle Waters Alright, my baby is scouring now.... I normally worm when they scour, and give them pepto bismol and some plain yogurt. Now I am wondering with learning all this new stuff about wormers.... Which is the safest to start her on? I worm foals about every two weeks usually, but am especially paranoid now.... Also, my mini filly is due for some worming. I have no idea whether or not she has EVER been wormed, so which is the weakest? and what program should I work her up to? Also, we found ... Veterinary Station Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:17:05 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/worming-t442.htm#5056 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/worming-t442.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bacterial-mastitis-t656.htm Ragdoll OK....Here's one for the books......... Last July 7th my 8yr old mare developed pigeon fever, as did nearly every other horse in the area. My 2yr old filly and yearling colt did NOT get it!!!!!! Weird. Anyway.....Everyone else's horses were over it in a week or so......But not mine!!!!!!!!!! The last abcess broke the 1st of October!!!!!!!! She had to have lost about 80lbs....The abcesses were confined to her underside and chest. They even got into her udder. She re-gained all of her ... Veterinary Station Sun, 20 May 2007 15:44:01 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bacterial-mastitis-t656.htm#7098 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/bacterial-mastitis-t656.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/m-t-g-success-stories-t589.htm stockman I was just wondering if anyone had any M-T-G success or failure stories to share. My gelding lost a chunk of his mane this winter to some sort of fungus and we are having good luck growing it back . We have just been applying it once a week but I hink I'm going to step that up to every three days because I want to get him banded by his next show ( not til early June). We've just been leaving it down but a banded mane looks 100% better. My arab mare has had an tennis ball sized patch ... Veterinary Station Tue, 08 May 2007 12:11:15 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/m-t-g-success-stories-t589.htm#6437 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/m-t-g-success-stories-t589.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/navicular-isoxsuprine-question-t570.htm denibun Rachel's gelding that she shows is 28 and was diagnosed with navicular syndrome 11 years ago. He also has sidebone in his rt front foot. That little piece of calcified cartilage is broken off and floating around. With some mild corrective shoeing, he has been very sound. 3 weeks ago, he got new shoes. He was overdue by about 3 weeks because of the farrier's illness. I think he had pneumonia. Anyway, he was s hod on Sunday, just a tiny bit gimpy on Monday and Tuesday. I gave him bute on ... Veterinary Station Sat, 05 May 2007 14:07:01 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/navicular-isoxsuprine-question-t570.htm#6242 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/navicular-isoxsuprine-question-t570.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/cut-heel-t522.htm chinquapinryder ( Going out of my mind) SO I have just listed my mare for sale and I go out thursday to ride her and continue to get her back into show condition and she has sliced the back of her heel open, should I take her off line until it heals and put of trying to sell her. She is not really lame but there is a definite difference in her motion because it pulls on the cut when she moves around she is already better but. Also what does everyone do to treat wounds to the legs? Veterinary Station Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:30:14 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/cut-heel-t522.htm#5801 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/cut-heel-t522.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/stud-colt-t406.htm Cindy Okay, I am thinking it's time to cut my yearling stud colt. He has come over the fence 2 x's now and I don't want him to hurt himself. The problem..... he hasn't dropped! I felt around and pushed up there but didn't feel a thing. Is it me or should I be a tad bit worried he hasn't dropped yet.... Just a side note too. He's not acting studdish, he just doesn't want to be away from the other horses. I've had him on pasture during the day with Prego until she foals. I don't even think I've ever ... Veterinary Station Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:02:53 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/stud-colt-t406.htm#4634 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/stud-colt-t406.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/weight-on-foundered-mare-t180.htm Merikle Waters My foundered mare who is also experiencing the loss of hair (on the other thread), is also losing condition. She gets a lower quality grass hay, mineral block, salt block, lickit, and is now being given vitamins syringed orally to her. I dont know what else to do other than to give her oil via mouth to put some weight on her.. Since her last laminitis attack, I cannot give her any grain what so ever, and have to keep her on a basically hay only diet. She does eat some of her oat ... Veterinary Station Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:19:01 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/weight-on-foundered-mare-t180.htm#2048 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/weight-on-foundered-mare-t180.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hair-loss-t145.htm Merikle Waters
She doesnt get grain because of the founder issue, but has free access to a mineral and salt block,,

What do you think could cause this?

I bought her a vitamin supplement to syringe into her mouth, do you think this will help?]]> Veterinary Station Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:13:37 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hair-loss-t145.htm#1613 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/hair-loss-t145.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-down-a-horse-t181.htm Merikle Waters
This mare has been denied most of her favorite foods because of her condition, and its her favorite things in life other than foals.

Could I give her her favorite grains right before having her put down?]]> Veterinary Station Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:23:31 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-down-a-horse-t181.htm#2050 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/putting-down-a-horse-t181.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/feeding-question-t235.htm QHorse163 Clara will be moving to a new stable in April. The barn owner there feeds straight oats, but he said he has no problems feeding supplements (will probably do SmartPaks since Clara gets a couple different things). Currently Clara is fed a special mix sweet feed, 14% protein and it's high in fat. What type of supplements should she be fed in addition to the oats she will be getting? She will be shown most weekends so needs something that will give her enough energy and something to keep her ... Veterinary Station Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:58:46 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/feeding-question-t235.htm#2657 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/feeding-question-t235.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/help-t161.htm Kidd Kuhlmann Okay - here's the story. 3yo AQHA filly off the track (no funny business, no drugs). She is up to date on shots and is on a regular de-worming rotation. January - Kept in stall and small turn out - looks okay, a little gangly but okay, looks like maybe going through growth spurt but no visible weight loss. February 5th - turned out with stud and 3-4 other mares on GREEN pasture, still being fed 2x per day. March 2nd - Filly looks like death! Ribs showing, back showing muscle gone!!! Other ... Veterinary Station Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:36:33 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/help-t161.htm#1843 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/help-t161.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/trail-riding-show-season-first-aid-kits-t105.htm Triple J Quarter Horses Lets put togather a first aid kit. I noticed that the ones showing in 4-H, Here in KY the 4-Hers can compete in a Stall contest. One of the requirements are. A First Aid Kit. So what does yours contain??????????? Veterinary Station Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:16:04 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/trail-riding-show-season-first-aid-kits-t105.htm#1126 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/trail-riding-show-season-first-aid-kits-t105.htm http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/older-mare-in-foal-t12.htm Cindy wondering if I should break down her feeding to 3 feedings per day.



Do you guys have any thoughts on this? I've always heard the bigger the foal gets, the less they should eat at one time??? ]]> Veterinary Station Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:26:48 GMT http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/older-mare-in-foal-t12.htm#76 http://horses.editboard.com/veterinary-station-f11/older-mare-in-foal-t12.htm