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Posted on 03/21/2005 7:18:04 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
OK. I'm done with it. And hell, I'm purdy scary looking too.
If you say so...
'SCUZE YOU ?....
Watch your 'language', little girly!
LOL... how's it going? Kelsi call?
LMBO...better?
FReep mail me later. Have to look after Twinnies. THEY'RE sick now. (sigh)
Have to take pictures and clean stall now
Quiet day here.
My grandsons were here all day.
Rusty is doing much better, eating everything. I feel 100% sure I'm dealing with an ulcer in that horse. But I think knowing what I'm dealing with now will help me to keep it from flairing up.
Markie, do you know if Hair will be in reach of a computer?
Becky
I'm soooo glad that Rusty has gotten back to normal.
Maybe if you try those probiotics, it will help him. They're not very expensive. @14.00 for a good sized bag.
ARe they like an additive to their feed? Where do you get them at?
When I said quiet day here, I meant "here" on the thread:)
It was far from quiet here at my house:)
I played connect 4 and went on a walk with Blake, 7.
JP, 16 months, who has had a stomach virus came up with a rash his mother wanted me to see, and he's been so crabby, we thought if she brought him here it might entertain him a bit and give mom a break:). He was a pretty happy camper mostly, just never wanted to nap.
The rash disappeared after a dose of benedryle.
Becky
Becky, I think I remember Hair saying that she probably wouldn't be able to get on a computer much, if any.
I may be wrong.......But I think it went something like that!
I am so glad that Rusty is eating again. Maybe they have someting specially for horses to treat ulcers to prevent them from becoming inflamed and possible heal them? I sure hope so.
I have been on the computer quite a bit, but browsing for real estate. We are not ready to buy yet, but when we are I need to know what area we want to go to, and what to expect to get for our money.
Ww were fortunate in that it was beautiful here all day, t-shirt and short weather! Hope it stays that way for the weekend, especailly as deaconjim is going to have a rare two days off!
Speaking of JP's rash. Been so long since I had a young one.
Would a food allergy cause a rash on checkes AND cause the back side of his hands to get very red and puffy looking?
the rash on his checks was odd...start out like in rings, then the whole check got red, then as it faded the rings were visible again then slowly faded. Almost ringworm looking. His hands had no rings but were very very red looking and rather puffy. They were the last to return to normal. None of it seemed itchy to him.
Kristy said he had some of the same on his legs that was on his checks. Can a baby get to much pedialite? That's all he has been drinking since the stomach virus. Will a stomach virus cause a rash?
Becky
You top dress their grain with it. We use 2 scoops for the rescue horse.
Probiotics can be bought at Tractor Supply Company, Quality Farm and Fleet. Probably any place that sells horse supplies. Maybe feed stores. Also, check out your local Ace Hardware. LOL...no kidding! In our area, our local Ace sells it AND other horsey supplies!
See post 231.
Becky
A few weeks ago, school sent home notices that there was a 'disease' going around. It started with a rash on the cheeks that looked like the kid was 'slapped'. Then, the rash went to other parts of the body. it had mild fever, 'grumpiness', achiness. They called it Fifth Disease. NOT SERIOUS.
I can do a google on it if ya want.
Fifth disease (also called erythema infectiosum) is caused by parvovirus B19. A human virus, parvovirus B19 is not the same parvovirus that veterinarians may be concerned about in pets, especially dogs, and it cannot be passed from humans to animals or vice versa.
Studies show that although 40% to 60% of adults worldwide have laboratory evidence of a past parvovirus B19 infection, most of these adults can't remember having had symptoms of fifth disease. This leads medical experts to believe that most people with a B19 infection have either very mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.
Fifth disease occurs everywhere in the world. Outbreaks of parvovirus tend to happen in the late winter and early spring, but there may also be sporadic cases of the disease any time throughout the year.
Signs and Symptoms
Fifth disease begins with a low-grade fever, headache, and mild cold-like symptoms (a stuffy or runny nose). These symptoms pass, and the illness seems to be gone until a rash appears a few days later. The bright red rash typically begins on the face. Several days later, the rash spreads and red blotches (usually lighter in color) extend down to the trunk, arms, and legs. The rash usually spares the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. As the centers of the blotches begin to clear, the rash takes on a lacy net-like appearance. Children younger than 10 years of age are most likely to get the rash.
Older children and adults sometimes complain that the rash itches, but most children with a rash caused by fifth disease do not look sick and no longer have fever. It may take 1 to 3 weeks for the rash to completely clear, and during that time it may seem to worsen until it finally fades away entirely.
Certain stimuli (including sunlight, heat, exercise, and stress) may reactivate the rash until it completely fades. Other symptoms that sometimes occur with fifth disease include swollen glands, red eyes, sore throat, diarrhea, and unusual rashes that look like blisters or bruises.
In some cases, especially in adults and older teens, an attack of fifth disease may be followed by joint swelling or pain, often in the hands, wrists, knees, or ankles. ***************************************
Hmmmmm
Thanks. I've never heard of that.
Part of the symmptoms fit, some don't. I called Kristy and she said she had that as a kid and now thinks that might be exactly what he has.
I wonder if Benedryl helps?
becky
I think mommadooo3 is right, sounds like fifth's disease. If the baby has been around anyone who is pregnant, though, you might want to tell them so they can tell their doctor.
Benedryl helps everything. I'm kidding, but it sure won't hurt anything so I'd try it. The only thing I wouldn't give him is anything containing aspirin. That would be a big no no.
I don't believe he has been around anyone. He was really sick this past weekend. Throwing up, and diarreaha. The throwing up has passed now, but he's still going strong at the other end:)
Very crabby too.
Becky
Each tube is 30g and the directions say for adult horses, 15g at foaling, or following therapy, or during training, transport or digestive upset. Repeat as needed.
It is a microbial product containing a source of live (viable) naturally occuring microorganisms.
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