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Missing Heart Beats

Olympian06@aol.com
Thu, 1 May 1997 18:06:46 -0400 (EDT)

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<<<<<<Missing heart beats is bad. All animals should have a steady rhythm
at all times. A horse that is in good condition will have a slower
and "bigger" heart beat. The heart will pump more blood per beat
that a horse that is in not so good condition.

When an animal start missing beats is could be caused by one of many
factors. Electrolyte imbalance is one cause. The heart won't be
getting the correct electric signals that says beat.

If your horse is doing this, I'd get the vet out, or go to the vet
hospital and get an EKG done. Find out exactly what is going on.>>>>>

I also disagree.....my horse was said to have a skipped beat also an that was
when he was 3 but I'm almost positive he has it still. I have consulted MANY
vets and they continuously tell me not to worry about it and it is very
common in distant runners also without problems!! Anyways just my view!

Johnna

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