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| Good morning! Saturday I picked up 2 horses from a feedlot. They both have runny noses, which is to be expected, and one of them also has a cough. That one is also stocked up in all 4 of his legs. The vet will be out this morning, but does anyone have any ideas on what might be causing the swelling? I've been hosing them at least twice per day, and gave him some antibiotics last night, but still no improvement. There doesn't appear to be any injury. He is eating and otherwise seems to be acting like a normal horse. I'm hoping it is just part of whatever bug he's fighting with the cough/runny nose.
The other horse, other than a slight runny nose, has no other symptoms.
Edited by MissouriJen 2015-08-24 11:38 AM
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Location: Kansas | It might take a while for those anitbiotics to kick in to help with the swelling. What type of antibiotic are you giving it? I would continue with cold hosing for 10-15 minutes twice a day, also what type of pen do you have them in?
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Location: Beggs, OK | Does he have a temperature? Check his gums for little red spots...I always worry about Purpura with leg swelling like that. |
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| I gave him one dose of Uniprim last night, the vet actually may be there now....they are at a friend's house. They are in a 1-2 acre lot. I've been feeding them a little over a handful of Buckeye senior feed 2x daily with soaked alfalfa pellets (about a pound). The other horse is a slight cribber, but he's very thin so I'm thinking he may just have some digestive issues that hopefully we can get turned around. |
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| It's strangles, which is what I was basically expecting given the other symptoms. He's going on antibiotics 2x per day for 2 weeks. He's got very minimal symptoms and the vet thinks it should stay that way. I'm just glad he's not with my horses!
Also, the other horse is fine - no strangles. Since he's a little older, the vet assumed he's probably been exposed before. |
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Location: Beggs, OK | MissouriJen - 2015-08-24 11:40 AM It's strangles, which is what I was basically expecting given the other symptoms. He's going on antibiotics 2x per day for 2 weeks. He's got very minimal symptoms and the vet thinks it should stay that way. I'm just glad he's not with my horses!
Also, the other horse is fine - no strangles. Since he's a little older, the vet assumed he's probably been exposed before.
That's what I was referring to with Purpura. That's the adult form of Strangles and significantly more dangerous. |
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | Definitely keep a close eye on him that he doesn't go downhill. That Purpura is nasty and often follows/coinsides with Strangles. Also, foundering is a possiblity. I got a KP filly that I'm monitoring right now too as one of her trailer mates ended up coming down with Strangles. My vet put her on Uniprim today as she's got a slight cough and snotty nose. Hopefully won't end up with Strangles...fingers crossed. Wishing you luck and sending good vibes your way!! |
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Location: Arkansas | Speedy Buckeye Girl - 2015-08-24 12:35 PM
Definitely keep a close eye on him that he doesn't go downhill. That Purpura is nasty and often follows/coinsides with Strangles. Also, foundering is a possiblity. I got a KP filly that I'm monitoring right now too as one of her trailer mates ended up coming down with Strangles. My vet put her on Uniprim today as she's got a slight cough and snotty nose. Hopefully won't end up with Strangles...fingers crossed. Wishing you luck and sending good vibes your way!!Â
MJ and SBG----just a shout out to send wishes for speedy and uncomplicated recoveries and to say thanks for saving them. |
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