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Just Let Me Run Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2020-08-08 6:54 PM Subject: Anhidrosis and Panting
Independent Cuss Posts: 3977 Location: Dearing, GA	This is long, so bear with me. I posted it on the Next Level Barrel Racing page, but wanted to check-in with those not on Facebook. I have a mare who suddenly stopped sweating almost three weeks ago, after moving her from Memphis to Augusta, GA. The vet and I made a plan: - Feed soaked in Guinness for one meal per day, added the OneAC supplement, added Electrolast to her feed, kept her up during the day under a fan, made sure she had access to salt and minerals throughout the day, and cold hosed as needed. We also did 10 days of Dex to help with some major itchiness on her neck/chest/face. I added Equiwinner Patches, and was able to take the Guiness off her feed after two weeks. Now, she is sweating much much better, BUT she is still panting/heaving if it gets warmer than 87 degrees and VERY itchy on her chest. Per the vet, she's back on a low dose of Dex, and we just started Zyrtec. You can see when her chest is hosed down that the skin looks bitten or scarred. Its a bunch of white dots, but no raised bumps or anything. Has anyone had these symptoms continue even when the horse starts sweating again? Is this a food/grass/hay allergy that I should be looking for, or reaction to bug bites? I'm at a loss. We are going to see a different vet on Tuesday, but I'm just looking for simlar experiences. ETA: Prior to all this, she was getting a half pound of Renew Gold and a cup of Purina Outlast twice a day. Edited by Just Let Me Run 2020-08-08 6:57 PM
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dRowe Reg. Jan 2017	Posted 2020-08-08 7:44 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Extreme Veteran Posts: 599	I can't offer you advise, but I have a gelding with anhidrosis in north GA. I've tried everything you've mentioned and nothing helps, so I HAVE to keep him in an open panel stall with high velocity drum fans on him during the day, and we hung shade cloth to block the heat. He doesn't pant this way. Still not sweating, but at least he's comfortable.
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Just Let Me Run Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2020-08-08 7:49 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Independent Cuss Posts: 3977 Location: Dearing, GA	dRowe - 2020-08-08 8:44 PM I can't offer you advise, but I have a gelding with anhidrosis in north GA. I've tried everything you've mentioned and nothing helps, so I HAVE to keep him in an open panel stall with high velocity drum fans on him during the day, and we hung shade cloth to block the heat. He doesn't pant this way. Still not sweating, but at least he's comfortable. I hate that for ya- have you tried True Sweat, or acupuncture? I've heard those work well.
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dRowe Reg. Jan 2017	Posted 2020-08-08 8:35 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Extreme Veteran Posts: 599	We did two sessions of acupuncture this summer - nothing. I haven't heard of that other one - I'll look into it! Thank you!
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2020-08-08 11:27 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Take a Picture Posts: 12838	I have one that doesn't sweat. Here are a few tips that may help. I feed One AC twice a day. I find it works better if I start it the end of March. (I realize your horse just started this). There are some kind of yellow flower that blooms the end of June that really bothers him. If I keep the pasture mowed he does better. Hosing him down several times a day helps too to stop breathing hard. I also find mine sweats better if he drinks plenty of water so he gets electrolytes. Hope this helps.
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Just Let Me Run Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2020-08-09 7:48 AM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Independent Cuss Posts: 3977 Location: Dearing, GA	streakysox - 2020-08-09 12:27 AM I have one that doesn't sweat. Here are a few tips that may help. I feed One AC twice a day. I find it works better if I start it the end of March. (I realize your horse just started this). There are some kind of yellow flower that blooms the end of June that really bothers him. If I keep the pasture mowed he does better. Hosing him down several times a day helps too to stop breathing hard. I also find mine sweats better if he drinks plenty of water so he gets electrolytes. Hope this helps. Thank you. I will be starting OneAC early next year! She has started sweating like normal again, but we are still having the panting problem, and that's where I'm kind of stuck.
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Barnmom Reg. May 2006	Posted 2020-08-09 1:35 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Hog Tie My Mojo Posts: 4847 Location: Opelousas, LA	I have had good luck with the colostrum from Biostar for my nonsweater. He used to rub himself raw by mid June, have no mane by July, now he's doing great with no skin issues as long as we manage the anhydrosis.
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Just Let Me Run Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2020-08-09 5:00 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Independent Cuss Posts: 3977 Location: Dearing, GA	Barnmom - 2020-08-09 2:35 PM I have had good luck with the colostrum from Biostar for my nonsweater. He used to rub himself raw by mid June, have no mane by July, now he's doing great with no skin issues as long as we manage the anhydrosis. So yours get excessively dry/itchy skin too? That's hopeful hearing that it will go away once the sweat issue is resolved. Do you give colostrum year round?
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Barnmom Reg. May 2006	Posted 2020-08-09 11:10 PM Subject: RE: Anhidrosis and Panting
Hog Tie My Mojo Posts: 4847 Location: Opelousas, LA	Just Let Me Run - 2020-08-09 5:00 PM Barnmom - 2020-08-09 2:35 PM I have had good luck with the colostrum from Biostar for my nonsweater. He used to rub himself raw by mid June, have no mane by July, now he's doing great with no skin issues as long as we manage the anhydrosis. So yours get excessively dry/itchy skin too? That's hopeful hearing that it will go away once the sweat issue is resolved. Do you give colostrum year round? It was more like itchy, weepy sores all over and he would rub his mane out. I don't do the colostrum year round, I usually start in April and go thru mid October, when I first started it I used it AM and PM, now just once a day. I alternate the Guinness with cheap Mickeys malt liquor to save some $$$. I also have him on CBD but that was mainly for the PSSM, seems to help the skin too though.
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