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I will give the fast fibre a try along with the electrolytes. Have used electrolytes before just in his water but not much use unless he's drinking it! lol He has gone out today, so hopefully all will be well.

Just returned from second vet visit. Had internal and teeth check. All seems totally normal, and as he seems to be eating the Baileys meadowsweet I bought last night, we decided to leave things alone. Oh btw, he drank 1/2 bucket of water last night! I have turned him out for the afternoon for a...

Right. Update..... Vet said bloods suggested dehydration plus levels raised in kideys, but that may be because he's not drinking. Took him to the turnout paddockl tonight whilst I mucked out and he had his head down all the time. Brought him in and gave him 1/2 scoop Baileys meadowsweet which I...

Thanks for that Nettle123, I might try him with a slice if I can badger a friend to let me have some!

Just returned from a very snowy yard. No more of his sugar beet eaten and not touched his haylage, but still greeted me as usual and seems quite bright. Blood test results this lunchtime so i'll let u all know the outcome. Lets hope they're normal. I should hopefully be able to give him some...

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and helpful advice. I took some hot water down tonight and washed the crap out of his tail to make him more comfortable. Mixed up some warm sugar beet nice and sloppy and carrots/apples, then watched him pick all the good bits out! Still at least he's...

I have a 30 yr old Welsh Cob gelding who has always been really well. As the weather has been so bad he has been kept in, only going into a small turnout paddock whilst I do his bed etc in the evening. The last 4 days he has not eaten his feeds and has hardly touched his haylage, although I...