>>I have a 12 year old broodmare, Belle, that is in liver failure. Belle was overweight but lost some before she foaled. I kept thinking she had ADR (ain't doin' right), but couldn't put my finger on it.<snip> Then he did some blood work and found that she is hypo glycemic, and her liver was failing. This was because she was overweight and her liver couldn't process all the fat going through when she lost weight. And this was made worse by producing milk. Brought Belle home yesterday because she was extremely nervous at the vet's. Again, thanks for any advice.
>>Janet >>Caliente, California Hi Janet; I don't "do" horses but I see lots of hepatic lipidosis in cats. Over the past few years the researchers have come up with some great treatments for it and I haven't lost one of these or even needed to put in a feeding tube for awhile. So - depending upon how far you want to pursue it - I would take her to your nearest referral hospital and see what they say; get an appointment with someone boarded in Internal medicine. Most of what I do is nutritional support - carnitine, taurine, food, food, food (low fat), couple of antibiotics, denosyl, um ... lot's o' pills, can't remember all of it off hand, but the cats and the humans don't appreciate the treatment (although they do like surviving). I assume your mare is on grass hay? no grain? If you don't know where to take her, let me know where you are and I can look for someone in your area. good luck, Penny
