snot question.

[HorseyGurl22]

What does normal looking horse snot look like? I noticed today that my mare had some milky/cloudy discharge from her nose and I wasn't sure if that was normal. She's had some clear discharge before and the vet said that was normal. The discharge today was thicker looking and, like I said, kind of a white cloudy look to it.

She's been acting fine. She hasn't made a cough in a long time and was even running around the paddock last week with my brothers dog (they would chase each other along the fence without even seeming out of breath.

 

[dmhstacy]

sounds like something is not right.

My horses never have snotty discharge. Somtimes their nostrils might be a bit wet/slight fluid trickle. But snot sounds like an infection of some kind especially if it is coloured.

I would give your vet a call.

 

[HorseyGurl22]

Actually, the vet is coming tomorrow to give out rabies and WN shots, so I'll be sure to ask her.

I just wanted to know if it was somthing to really wory about.

 

[Miniv]

"Yellow" is a caution sign. "Green" is a red flag!

I would take the horse's temp and if it's over, call your vet.

MA

 

[hhpminis]

Mini V is right about the color. If in doubt, you can always take a temp.

But, from personal expeience, I see that you are in Florida, it is probably still hot there. When my horses wrok in the summer time they sometimes get a "milky" looking nasal discharge. It is not a lot and is very watery. I would liken it to a lathered sweat looking type discharge. I have rarely seen this type of discharge turn into anything.

Safest thing is to do what you are going to do and ask your vet.

Relax and get some sleep.