RE: [RC] Putrid pus from left nostril - Jim Holland
There is one other thing that hasn’t
been mentioned. He could have an infection of the naso-lacrimal duct….the
tube that starts in the corner of the eye and exits just inside the
nostril. This is usually indicated by tearing of the eye on that
side. Under normal circumstances, a horse does not “tear”.
Any excess moisture in the eye exits through the nose. For this
condition, the vet will normally insert a catheter and flush the tube with
saline and some type of antibiotic.
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dyane Smith Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 9:57
PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Putrid pus from left
nostril
Has anyone had experience with this?
This morning, when my vet was here to give
vaccinations, we found that my 15 year old gelding (endurance horse hopeful)
had pus coming out of his left nostril. His temperature is normal.
The vet couldn't find hear any problems in his sinuses (he tapped on them the
way you would to see if a melon is ripe). His lungs sound okay.
He's eating and pooping. He's a little bit subdued, but still plays
some. But the smell is awful!
For the moment, we are stumped. Has anyone else had
this problem? What is it? What did you do?
