Horse Coughing

[EHolt]

Hi my mare has started coughing and sneezing the last few days, mainly when trotting or cantering but she has been coughing in stable too. Today she coughed up what i think was flem, other yard members have suggested broncho cough medicine, has anyone else experienced coughing and what have u done, or do i book on with vet as there is one coming up in next day or so for another horse on yard, thanks in advance

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Vet.

Your horse may need medication, don't mess about with lungs, get it checked.

 

[doodle]

Vet. Mine was only coughing very occasionally with tiny amounts of snot. His breathing rate went to an alarming rate. Scope and tracheal wash showed a very nasty bacterial infection. He is very poorly.

 

[VioletStripe]

Echo above - vet immediately. It could be an infection, or it could be another condition like asthma. Get it checked ASAP because both can be very, very damaging if left.

Walk out inhand but do not ride, get the best ventilation in the stable possible.

 

[HollyWoozle]

Agree with the others to get the vet. I had the vet for my mare for coughing a few years ago and ended up treating with ventipulmin and soaking her hay. In our case it was a particular batch of hay which started it - the hay wasn't 'bad' and our others ate it fine and had no issues (it didn't seem dustier than usual either) but it stopped with the next hay delivery and she has been completely fine since!

 

[The Xmas Furry]

You don't mention if you have taken temperature? Is this raised?
Def speak to vet as already mentioned.

 

[My equine life]

Agree! Mine was coughing, got the vet and turns out she has copd xx

 

[irishdraft]

As others have said best get vet and don't ride if coughing .