worried about my horse

[tashyisaudrey]

Went to muck out Caff this morning and she wasn't waiting eagerly as normal. Was lying down and didn't really want to get up. Seems generally reluctant to move and wont eat - have left hay and some food in case she changes her mind. I also thought she might have been shivering, but she has lots of nice warm rugs on. Also has really runny poo. She has been wormed and is all up to date so am really concerned. Could it be a digestive trouble? She also looks really depressed. She seemed fine when I rode her last night. Have not changed anything management wise, but did work her quite hard last night. Am about to call vet...

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

Sounds like a virus to me. Get the vet out and they will give her some anti-biotics. Get better soon Caff! xx

 

[pennyh]

is she hot under the rugs ? will she get up if you ask her to?

i'm very tempted to say this is a call the vet case

 

[tashyisaudrey]

She is warm under the rugs, but is not sweating or anything. She did get up eventually, but like I say it was reluctant if that makes sense

 

[jenbleep]

when in doubt - call the vet!! always better to be more paranoid than not worried one bit. IMO opinion anyway, but then i am a worrier!

probably nothing serious, and something that antibiotics will sort out but better to be safe than sorry

hope she starts to feel better soon xx

 

[GinaGem]

Hope she's OK, if she's acting out of character def call the vet just encase. xxx

 

[AmyMay]

Did you take her temperature??

Ditto the others - when in doubt call the vet.

 

[NewHeights_SJ]

I would call the vet, even if its just to speak to them over the phone. I think i'd be worried she had a mild colic, or virus, best to get it checked IMO.

 

[irishdraught]

it sounds as if you are worried enough to ask forum members so she is obviously acting out of character. call the vet and explain, it's better for them to advise.

Let us know how you get on x

 

[trundle]

One more little voice here, saying call the vet if you are worried! Better to get a professional's opinion that there is nothing wrong than ignore something potentially serious. It may just be that she feels a bit stiff after a hard workout last night and then the cold overnight, but make that call, jsut to put your mind at rest.