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Posted on 10/04/2005 9:56:41 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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He's still not good then.... Sorry.
If your vet works Saturdays... I'd call her or have take him in there! Shot of Banamine might be all he needs - maybe she can get some water in him.
I didn't know your kids had all left:) LOL. Congratulations!!! I love my kids to death and love it when they come see us, but it never hurts my feelings when I see them waving good bye:)....am I terrible?
Becky
If you are then I am too:')
He looks fine. Just not eating the mash. I'm going to go give him some dry and see if he eats those. And turn him out again. Maybe moving around more will stimulate something:) I'm not really worried now. He's not colicky. He looks alert, not withdrawn like they do when they are hurting. I just don't want him to colic again tonight...it was awful cold walking a horse last night, and standing around watching him.
Becky
OKAY - You know your horse and can see him....
But you know I am the first one to get a vet out... I don't hesitate to advise it :~D
The thing about Christmas parties in health care is that someone will usually call off and you are limited to who you can call in because most are at the party or have been to the party and have been drinking. It's the time of year when you really appreciate the tea drinkers and designated drivers:') I didn't get any notice that I was on call or I would have over staffed.
Oh, I understand, and you know me I'm slow to call vets and doctors. I just don't trust them.
Anyway I gave him some dry pellets, not alot, and he ate them right up, then I turned him out and he went off to the back at a trot, and is out there nosing around the little grass that is out there. Going over and visiting Rock at the fence line...I think he's fine. I wish he'd drink....but you know the old saying:)
Becky
I do know the old saying...
I hope it warms up... that alone would solve all your problems I think...
I think so to, and we are suppose to warm up to the 50's today.
Becky
Good morning,
Winter is a bad time for colic 'cause horses don't like drinking ice cold water and don't drink enough. Trailering is good if they are calm enough for it. You can give banamine IM with no problem. The warm mash is good too. You might try taking warm or tepid water out to him in a bucket today, just to make sure he drinks.
Good morning.... good to see you around!
How are all of yours doing? I bet those babies have changed a lot since the last pictures we saw! ~hint hint~
The water I have been hauling out there has been warm. He just doesn't seem to want to drink, that's why I'm not sure if that was the problem.
I'm thinking he doesn't like the warm mash either. Didn't touch it this morning, but ate the dry stuff just fine.
Rocky sucked the warm mash right down. He liked it...at least I have one that isn't picky:)
Becky
Oh and thanks for the info on banamine. I wasn't sure if it could be given IM. I was going to ask the vet when I get some next week. Do you give the same amount as you would in the vein?
Becky
Growing like weeds. Josey looks just like her sire right now :) but that will change, she'll grey out more. It's cold here and overcast. At least no snow today. Looks lke it might be a repeat of last winter - how much do you suppose it would cost to move 18 horses, etc to Mexico :)
We've finally got heaters in about half our tanks (need to get electricity out far enough for the rest). That seems to help some, the water stays above freezing.
Boy, if he won't drink tepid water I don't know what to suggest. Sometimes a little salt on the feed will make them drink more but I wouldn't try that until you're sure nothing else is going on.
We've never given Banamine IV so I don't know if the dosage is the same. I think we give 3CC for about 1000lb horse for colic.
BTW - Rocky is one smart stud, warm mash is good for you :)
In a press release today, the National Institute of Health has announced the discovery of a potentially dangerous substance in the hair of horses. This substance, called "amo-bacter equuii" has been linked with the following symptoms in female humans:
*reluctance to cook *reluctance to perform housework *reluctance to wear anything but boots *reluctance to work except in support of a horse *physical craving for contact with horses (may be an addiction)
Beware! if you come in contact with a female human affected by this substance be prepared to talk about horses for hours on end.
This was a public service announcement ...
Surgeon General's Warning: Horses are expensive, addictive, and may impair the ability to use common sense
LOL :~D
LOL That's great. I'm sending it to all my horsey girl friends.
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