jaytori220
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The first time I noticed our mini mare slobbering and coughing I called the vet out cause I suspected a partial choke situation. She came out and assessed the mare. Temp was good. Only other signs were stretching out and trying to clear her throat. Vet witnessed all of it. We sedated her and flushed her mouth out. All symptoms releived themselves. Vet wasnt sure what was wrong. Then about a month later the same thing happened. I didnt call the vet out. I flushed her mouth out when I noticed her slobbering. No coughing at that time. Then yesterday she started it again. Slobbering and coughing. Previous owner said that she has always slobbered and drooled. Vet ruled out her needing a float and that they were recently done. Vet did notice that she doesnt open her mouth as wide as she should. She cant eat hay well so I give her bagged hay. Which she can eat much better. She is special needs as has other issues. Has anyone ever experienced this? I usually notice her slobbering when she eats. Especially grass. I have not found any plant or clover or anything else that could cause it. We do have a bunch of scrub oaks and a pepper tree at the back of the property. But i never see her eating anything from them. She does eat in a huge patch of grass that I used to have some goats on thats really green and naturally fertilized from the goats when I had them. I looked around for clover or anything else and found nothing. I am suspecting ulcers, which she has no other symptoms of or something she is getting into. Also possibly not being able to open her mouth wide although she has enough clearance to chew. Im stumped. Ive searched everywhere online and really havent found anything that says "thats it"! Any ideas? It usually resolves itself. But she usually slobbers so bad when eating anything that it soaks her feed and hay. Im in Florida BTW....
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