Zipzop
Well-Known Member
Horse had an allergic reaction to a particular bedding four or more years ago now and came out in hugely elevated breathing and all manner of snot and gunk coming out of the airways.
Fast forward to now and it has gradually left him with some sensitivities, ie cant be stabled and has to have soaked hay.
He seems to get a bit puffy around now when we are going into spring. So far we have had a great winter with him loose on yard at night with stable door open and soaked hay on the yard. Field during the day.
We had a short episode a few weeks ago which put him on a five day course of ventipulmin.
Over the recent two warmer days, tuesday and wednesday, he has been a bit more puffy and has seemed seriously down in the dumps. Less interested in things. He is in very light work, 20 mins walking a day as he has been out of work for some time, which i have carried on with.
Today we went for a little walk out and halfway round i had to get off. I noticed he had a little bit of blood coming from his right nostril. Not much and if i hadnt got off i wouldnt have noticed but i wiped it with my hand and it was a little watery and not much at all. This is a new symptom i think as i havent noticed blood before.
I led him back and cleaned his nose and couldnt see anymore. I'm aware this could have just been a one off.
I'm a bit worried about him and have contacted the vet for advice but wondered if anyone could offer any advice here?
I'll be temperature checking him to see if this flags anything up.
I hate to see him suffer but don't really know how to proceed? I don't really want to have to medicate him long term at his age as he is only 13-14 years old? The vets last time spoke about steroids but obviously the associated risk of Laminitis is worrying to say the least. I feel like things are slowly, slowly going in the wrong direction and that as times goes by things are getting worse.
It has been suggested that i look into homeopathy but i know very little about this?
Any advice welcomed
Fast forward to now and it has gradually left him with some sensitivities, ie cant be stabled and has to have soaked hay.
He seems to get a bit puffy around now when we are going into spring. So far we have had a great winter with him loose on yard at night with stable door open and soaked hay on the yard. Field during the day.
We had a short episode a few weeks ago which put him on a five day course of ventipulmin.
Over the recent two warmer days, tuesday and wednesday, he has been a bit more puffy and has seemed seriously down in the dumps. Less interested in things. He is in very light work, 20 mins walking a day as he has been out of work for some time, which i have carried on with.
Today we went for a little walk out and halfway round i had to get off. I noticed he had a little bit of blood coming from his right nostril. Not much and if i hadnt got off i wouldnt have noticed but i wiped it with my hand and it was a little watery and not much at all. This is a new symptom i think as i havent noticed blood before.
I led him back and cleaned his nose and couldnt see anymore. I'm aware this could have just been a one off.
I'm a bit worried about him and have contacted the vet for advice but wondered if anyone could offer any advice here?
I'll be temperature checking him to see if this flags anything up.
I hate to see him suffer but don't really know how to proceed? I don't really want to have to medicate him long term at his age as he is only 13-14 years old? The vets last time spoke about steroids but obviously the associated risk of Laminitis is worrying to say the least. I feel like things are slowly, slowly going in the wrong direction and that as times goes by things are getting worse.
It has been suggested that i look into homeopathy but i know very little about this?
Any advice welcomed