HI there, this is for the vets out there or if anyone has has a horse with
similar illness.
My 6 y/o arab mare has been slightly ill this week. Off and
on. First day she had slight tremors, but discovered she had 102
temp. Was eating but a little lethargic.
Next day better, more alert, EDPP okay, next day, was slightly off again so
called vet to pull blood. Temp was normal in the am, but 101.5 when vet
came. Last two days no temperature, including this morning, but had slight
muscle tremors for short time. Blanketed her as did first day and took out
to graze. We have large pasture area, but "drylot" and very wet and
slippery so had to be in and out of stall situation.
Is eating good, but didn't drink too well last night, but drank very well
yesterday. Shows no signs of dehydration, gums look okay, no temp.
But..just go results of blood work and it showed a very slight change in
regards to her liver. They said very minor but because she is up and
down...decided to put her on antibiotics.
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(yesterday she was playing in pasture, squealing when I came out to see
her..very normal).
This is really weird and I'm wondering if anybody has ever seen anything
like this. She has been vaccinated in the past but is due for 4 way (which
I have, and will give when she is better), WNV, 6 month booster just now due,
rabies and all else current. Wormed regularly, diet simple. Turned
out as often as possible weather (this winter is horrible) permitting.
Any ideas what would cause even a slight change with liver values?
