This message is from: Gail Russell <g...@zeliga.com>
Do beware of their feet. We had a horse that had a gut problem that they thought was Potomac Horse Fever. He recovered, but the inflammation resulted in founder with horrible sinking Apparently, that type of rotation is harder to treat and recover from from than "normal" grass founder. We eventually had to put the horse down. After that experience, I would absolutely say that the horses should not be in shoes, and I would even consider putting them in some kind of padded foot appliance (styrofoam blocks, Soft Ride boots, ....or something that would help stop the potential descent). I have had two horses get even mild fevers and had BOTH develop laminitis. The fever was so mild that the laminitis was the first clue that they were systemically ill (pigeon fever and a jaw infection). I would consult the vet, and I would consider arguing or getting a second opinion if they say there is no danger. Gail On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Kim Manzoni <kim.manz...@yahoo.com> wrote: > This message is from: Kim Manzoni <kim.manz...@yahoo.com> > > > The boys were happy to see us. Liver and kidney good on both. Titans WBC > up to > 2400 it was 500. Getting fluids and meds. Still treating for Salmonella & > PHF. > No test results to determine exactly what's wrong back to vet yet. Stool is > formed. Keep the good healing vibes and prayers coming won't have more test > results until Wednesday or Thursday . Comanche seemed more upbeat than > Titan. > Fevers reduced from 103 to 100. Reduced due to banamine though. > > Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. > > Kim in Maryland > > Sent from my iPhone > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
