Feather1414
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone,
I want to first state that I am calling the vet first thing in the morning, this is more of a put my own mind to rest type thing.
Peanut has only been sick once in his life and that was 5 years ago. Very easy keeper, never had any problems.
About a week ago, I noticed when he peed there didn't seem to be a lot of pressure behind it but nothing else appeared to be wrong so I didn't think too much of it.
When I saw him today he was still peeing abnormally, but this time you could tell he was in obvious discomfort. I checked his penis for burrs or something (he has already had the bean removed, and I did check that too) but there was nothing there. He was also breathing very loudly at times, although his flanks were not heaving nor did he feel like he had a fever.
He did cough maybe twice when I was with him (over the course of an hour) but it was not productive and I didn't see any discharge from his nose. He has been pooping normally, decreased appetite, but it's still there and he is still drinking normally. He just seems to not have his usual energy which is very strange with this horse.
I'm really worried about him, like I said I'm calling the vet tomorrow. Have any of you ever had an experience like this?
I want to first state that I am calling the vet first thing in the morning, this is more of a put my own mind to rest type thing.
Peanut has only been sick once in his life and that was 5 years ago. Very easy keeper, never had any problems.
About a week ago, I noticed when he peed there didn't seem to be a lot of pressure behind it but nothing else appeared to be wrong so I didn't think too much of it.
When I saw him today he was still peeing abnormally, but this time you could tell he was in obvious discomfort. I checked his penis for burrs or something (he has already had the bean removed, and I did check that too) but there was nothing there. He was also breathing very loudly at times, although his flanks were not heaving nor did he feel like he had a fever.
He did cough maybe twice when I was with him (over the course of an hour) but it was not productive and I didn't see any discharge from his nose. He has been pooping normally, decreased appetite, but it's still there and he is still drinking normally. He just seems to not have his usual energy which is very strange with this horse.
I'm really worried about him, like I said I'm calling the vet tomorrow. Have any of you ever had an experience like this?
