Mongoose11
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Mare is coughing again, heaving a little too 
Had a copd attack 18 months ago - led to colic - almost led to pts hence I freak out every time she coughs.
I have been steaming her hay with much success but every month or so she develops a bad cough for the night, you can probably recall last months panic... I called the vet he said he would keep her in mind and come if I thought necessary but she didn't worsen.
Tonight will be a sleepless night, YO took her hay away at last check and I have just been up to give her some wet mash which she ate. She did cough probably 20 times in 15 minutes but I stood with her after she had eaten and she stood quiet for a good 15 minutes.
Gah. Horses! I hope, like last time, it doesnt worsen and will be gone by morning. Yo is going to check her before she goes to bed and text me.
Will ask very lovely Yo if I can get big bale haylage in, I hope she doesn't mind!
Sorry for ranting!
Had a copd attack 18 months ago - led to colic - almost led to pts hence I freak out every time she coughs.
I have been steaming her hay with much success but every month or so she develops a bad cough for the night, you can probably recall last months panic... I called the vet he said he would keep her in mind and come if I thought necessary but she didn't worsen.
Tonight will be a sleepless night, YO took her hay away at last check and I have just been up to give her some wet mash which she ate. She did cough probably 20 times in 15 minutes but I stood with her after she had eaten and she stood quiet for a good 15 minutes.
Gah. Horses! I hope, like last time, it doesnt worsen and will be gone by morning. Yo is going to check her before she goes to bed and text me.
Will ask very lovely Yo if I can get big bale haylage in, I hope she doesn't mind!
Sorry for ranting!
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