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Post by zeldalithgow on May 5, 2011 14:52:41 GMT -1
Heard him coughing yesterday morning just thought it was because it's so dry, but he's still coughing today and is a bit crusty round his nostrils, typical just when it's coming up to the weekend and I'm away over it, should I get the vet out?
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Post by olivia on May 5, 2011 15:18:48 GMT -1
Oh no Zelda - these horses always have the most impeccable timing don't they!
Does he have a temperature? If it was Tilly, and she didn't have a temperature - and any snot was clear and not yellow/opaque, I would leave the vet for a couple of days. Maybe get one of the soothing syrups from the feed merchants (the ones with mollasses and licorice and things in). This time of year I think they can get hayfever type symptoms which can make them a bit coughy.
However if you're not going to be about over the weekend maybe it is better to bite the bullet now and get the vet out just in case.
Or you could phone the vet and get their opinion?
Good luck with what ever you decide and lots get well soon vibes for Prince.
Olivia
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Post by valerie n scout on May 5, 2011 17:43:58 GMT -1
oh poor lad x typically bad timing as Olivia said..oh would the vet give an opinion over the phone, it's worth a try X
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Post by zeldalithgow on May 5, 2011 18:29:53 GMT -1
I was wondering what I had I could give him and remembered I had some echinacea capsules so I've given him a handful, oh I've got some manuka honey I could give him that as well.
Sara is coming to animal sit so if she thinks he needs the vet over the weekend she'll call him out.
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Post by cutemangurdi1 on May 5, 2011 20:11:15 GMT -1
Manuka honey sounds good. It certainly wont do any harm. I hope it clears up soon.
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Post by harveydales on May 5, 2011 20:16:12 GMT -1
Dont' worry, he's in good hands with Sarah. Most likely it is all down to dust due to the dry weather. Hope it eases now you've had some rain. Manuka honey is a good idea.
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Post by Debbie on May 6, 2011 11:57:53 GMT -1
I'm sure Sara will phone the vet if she thinks he needs it. If its any comfort, my two are blowing, snorting and coughing from all manner of stufs in the air right now.  |
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Post by harleydales on May 6, 2011 13:20:03 GMT -1
Tehre's a lot of pollen and dust in the air, it could just be that. My old girl Jenny used to get really snotty at various times in the spring through pollen.
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Post by zeldalithgow on May 9, 2011 15:33:44 GMT -1
He's not coughing as much now still seems his usual self so will hang fire on the vet
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Post by DalesLady on May 9, 2011 17:48:48 GMT -1
There seem to be a lot of ponies with cough and snuffles at the moment. Most of them are getting through it by themselves. He will probably just work through it himself. |
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Post by harry11 on May 10, 2011 11:41:53 GMT -1
more likely hayfever.
If not yellow snot then you ok if goes yellow get the vet.
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Post by harry11 on May 10, 2011 11:43:11 GMT -1
to add- try putting eucalytus oil in hot water in a bucket and holding it up near pony to see if will sniff it in as this can clear airways.
Or/and try antihistamine tablets like we have for hayfever.
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Post by harry11 on May 12, 2011 10:41:41 GMT -1
how is the cough? any better?
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Post by leannwithconnie on May 12, 2011 16:44:42 GMT -1
Yes how is he today Zelda? Hope he is still on the mend!
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Post by zeldalithgow on May 12, 2011 18:29:35 GMT -1
Well he's not getting any worse, still his normal self apart from the cough  vets due soon to give Trev his jab so can have a look at Prince as well |
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