Sunny
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It's DEFINITELY NOT West Nile, EPM, founder, bad teeth, kidneys, etc. THANK GOD!! She appeared no worse today than yesterday. The vet said he has seen a few other cases like this recently (one of which was a reaction to a weed in the hay or pasture), and feels that it's some sort of "virus" that's ailing her. Kind of like how we sometimes feel achy and sore all over and not wanting to do much. His recommendation was to just let it run its course and she'll probably be better by the end of the week, and to "pamper" her in the meantime.
He checked and we discussed several possibilities, we talked about her feed program and he answered a million questions. I showed him our new hay which I think is crap but he said is perfectly good. (We're accustomed to hay with a significant proportion of alfalfa in it, and this new stuff has virtually none.)
Before he left he gave her a dose of banamine and said to let him know how she makes out. I know it sounds like "take two aspirin and call me in the morning", but I have great trust in this man's knowledge and experience, and I'm sure my old girl is going to be ok.
Once again, my sincere thanks to all of you who offered ideas, suggestions, prayers, support and phone calls.
He checked and we discussed several possibilities, we talked about her feed program and he answered a million questions. I showed him our new hay which I think is crap but he said is perfectly good. (We're accustomed to hay with a significant proportion of alfalfa in it, and this new stuff has virtually none.)
Before he left he gave her a dose of banamine and said to let him know how she makes out. I know it sounds like "take two aspirin and call me in the morning", but I have great trust in this man's knowledge and experience, and I'm sure my old girl is going to be ok.
Once again, my sincere thanks to all of you who offered ideas, suggestions, prayers, support and phone calls.