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Member:
Unicorn

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 8:34 pm:

Mike

I found this request on horseadvice.com not being able to email you directly ATM and not knowing if you are still a subscriber I would like to ask some questions about what happened with your horse.

I would love to see the blood work done as my horses went through this same thing. It looks like the horses are not getting fed at all but the level of feeding is adequate for any horse.

What happened to the horse what were the next stages of problems.

Regards
Darren
New Member:
pattiann

Posted on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 - 3:46 pm:

I am currently experiencing this same issue with one of my horses. I have 5. 3 quarter horses and 2 thoroughbreds. The horse in question is an off the track thoroughbred. She's 10 now. I have another off the track thoroughbred that is the same age, same height, and came from the same track and owner. She is healthy and happy. I can't compare the quarter horses body conditions to hers as they are generally easier keepers, but the other thoroughbred with a good body condition, same feed, same supplements, same pasture, everything the same. One is thriving, one is not. We've done all the blood work, floated teeth, dewormed, made vet approved changes to her diet, blood work, fecal exam. Additional blood tests for selenium/ vitamin E deficiencies and EPM are being conducted now although the vet and I don't really suspect EPM as there are no neurological signs. She did have a slightly irregular heart beat at her last exam and seemed to be a bit winded after very minimal activity. She is the great granddaughter, through her Dam to Secratariat who is known to pass large heart (x factor) to his mare offspring, and she did experience a spiral fracture in her leg during a race, 6 years ago which was treated by a track vet and caused her to end her successful racing career. (she was cleared to race again but the owner did not want to jeopardize her health) I'm thinking of sending her to NC State vet hospital if she doesn't improve after we complete her deworming program which is another 20 days. Any insight? Any suggestions? She has NO clinical signs other than what I described with breathing and the weight loss.....
Member:
gramsey1

Posted on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 - 7:48 pm:

I am sure Dr. O will ask you to start a new discussion. It makes it much easier to follow the case and reduces confusion.
It has been cold down there. Our OTTB DrOps weight if he is cold. DrOps it pretty fast too.
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DrO

Posted on Monday, Jan 25, 2010 - 7:00 am:

Welcome Patti,
I believe we can help you with your question but let me get you started off right.

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