Snotty noses...

[_jetset_]

Are they always sinister?

One of my mares had a snotty nose on Saturday morning, and again this morning (no evidence of any in between) but is bright in herself, looks extremely healthy and is feeling it too!

There is not a lot of the snot (I have also checked all around her haybar) and it is not discoloured, just cloudy rather than clear... On Saturday I put it down to the fact she was rinsed down with a cold hose after work (cruel Mum, I know) at my trainers, and then the temperature suddenly dropped after it had been a lovely day. Then on Sunday we got drenched at the dressage competition

Could it just be she has caught a chill? Is there anything I need to look out for? Or is a vet visit the best option (which would have to be Monday as I would need to make an appointment)?

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I wouldn't worry if the discarge was clear or white unless it was persistant.

 

[_jetset_]

Thanks... yes, it was white (why didn't I put that instead of saying, 'it was ermm, cloudy'

)

 

[xxxbettyboopxxx]

Should be ok if clear, just have a feel under the jaw and see if you can feel any lumps, also put the feed on floor and see if there is a problem getting to it, telltale signs of the dreaded S. Take her temp too if you are worried.

 

[_jetset_]

She has her feed on the floor all of the time anyway

There has been no more snot since, and I have been checking her jaw too... I am always cautious of strangles, it is such a horrid disease

 

[xxxbettyboopxxx]

Cool, you are well ahead of me then. I have had horses for 30 odd years and still didnt guess when I saw snot on a freinds horse! Then when mine wouldnt put his head down to eat I paniced and called the vet. Near on 3 months later we are still on shut down although it is getting better now thank God.