At What Temperature Do You Worry?

[Forget_Me_Not]

Well like the title said, If you took your horses temperature what would it have to be for you to worry? *I know what a 'normal' horses temperature is, so thats not the question, although it varys alittle from people, books, vets etc.* Saying at rest, on a warm day, although I guess the heat shouldn't make a difference?

 

[emma69]

It would depend what my horses normal temperature was. It surprises me that people take a horses temp when its ill, but never when it is well to establish waht is normal for that horse. Things like ovulation in mares causes increase in temp etc, and ambient temperature can definitly affect the horses temp, especially if they are also a little dehydrated.

 

[oliviacharley]

From my experience the horse would normally be acting out of character as well so it would be an indication that there was a problem. Might be worth measuring the temp on a hot day, in the stable, on a cloudy day and after exercise just so you have an idea.
If you are worried I would call a vet...better safe then sorry but I am a worry guts...

 

[Tia]

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Ditto. It would totally depend on how much higher than usual the temperature was.

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

Yup, I was just wondering if say the temperature of 39.1 would you be worried?

 

[emma69]

Personally no, it's only 1 degree F above the 'normal' range (I had to convert to 'old money!') In isolation this wouldn't concern me, if the horse has other symptoms then maybe call a vet, or maybe just monitor it. Usual caveat applies, you know your horse better than anyone on here, if you are concerned call the vet.

 

[Shilasdair]

Normally I reckon my horses should be 37.5 - 38.5 Celsius, but I wouldn't worry if they were up/down by 1 degree unless, as emma69 says, there were other symptoms.
It is really useful to know your horse's normal TPR rates...for example my mare's resting P rate is 26...well below the range.
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