Wtgr36
Well-Known Member
Our Mini mare that is 6mos in foal choked yesterday. (She is also on 3cc 2x day for copd.) Has been for 3 months.
That was the first time this has personally happened, it was awful. Eventually cleared it herself while Vet was on way. And resumed to her plain old coughing.
She had crackling in her lungs. I am giving her with Naxcel IM injection once a day for 6 days after intial dose yesterday. Also giving her Banamine paste for pain as needed. I basically hand fed her two hours after vet left last night.
Today she still had no temp, but has upper respiratory inflammation, and she sounds moist when you listen to her nostrils. Her trachia has alot of mucus. Vet says just keep a good eye on her.
Her appetite is good, she has perked up alot since yesterday. She's pooping and peeing, and I'm aware that antibiotics may cause diarhea.
Other than being fed 3 smaller meals a day Hay in AM, 1/4 lb pellets and small amount of hay in afternoon, and 1lb pellets and 1/4 flake of hay in evening. I've slowed down her feeding by putting a smooth good sized river rock in her feed bucket so that she cannot inhale her pellets, and is forced to slow down a bit while eating.
Any other suggestions out there that may help?
Also, I am thinking when fall comes around she will do better with her copd. She is in a dry pasture.Stall just to feed and I watch her carefully.
What are some thoughts on all of the meds while she's in foal? Obviously, my Vet says this is all ok for her, and her comfort and health are my primary concern.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Anything to watch for or to share about this would be great!
Thanks,
Loreen
That was the first time this has personally happened, it was awful. Eventually cleared it herself while Vet was on way. And resumed to her plain old coughing.
She had crackling in her lungs. I am giving her with Naxcel IM injection once a day for 6 days after intial dose yesterday. Also giving her Banamine paste for pain as needed. I basically hand fed her two hours after vet left last night.
Today she still had no temp, but has upper respiratory inflammation, and she sounds moist when you listen to her nostrils. Her trachia has alot of mucus. Vet says just keep a good eye on her.
Her appetite is good, she has perked up alot since yesterday. She's pooping and peeing, and I'm aware that antibiotics may cause diarhea.
Other than being fed 3 smaller meals a day Hay in AM, 1/4 lb pellets and small amount of hay in afternoon, and 1lb pellets and 1/4 flake of hay in evening. I've slowed down her feeding by putting a smooth good sized river rock in her feed bucket so that she cannot inhale her pellets, and is forced to slow down a bit while eating.
Any other suggestions out there that may help?
Also, I am thinking when fall comes around she will do better with her copd. She is in a dry pasture.Stall just to feed and I watch her carefully.
What are some thoughts on all of the meds while she's in foal? Obviously, my Vet says this is all ok for her, and her comfort and health are my primary concern.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Anything to watch for or to share about this would be great!
Thanks,
Loreen