No no...it's back...news on blister...***K-state results in....post 50

Blistering Winds · 07-24-2008, 06:31 PM

The reason they don't think there is an iron issue (remembered talking about this last year with a vet)......

is his platelets would bottom if it was an iron malabsorption.

But his platelets are fine, even high. Which is where all the vets I've consulted are "off" about what his issue was last year, and presenting the same blood cell count wise now.

By "book", he should be bottoming out with platelets.......

But one more "what if...this IS Blister" thing to add to the pile of "lets check it out for the heck of it" IF I can find a vet that can do it. Course, this round I DO have K-state 3 hours away........AND some really good connections into there......

Blistering Winds · 07-24-2008, 06:33 PM

i've got to go make some more phone calls and find my kids......(with dad swimming I think)....i'll update you guys tomorrow evening.

Ryle · 07-24-2008, 06:39 PM

I would highly recommend getting a consult with an equine specialist from one of the veterinary teaching hospitals. You can ask your vet to consult with them and send them copies of all medical records and labwork.

reiner girl · 07-24-2008, 06:48 PM

oh michelle prayers and thoughts to you!!!!

buck1173 · 07-24-2008, 06:55 PM

good luck & prayers for you!

WildHorseSpirit · 07-24-2008, 09:32 PM

The only things I could find that had anemia to it is the following:

Blood Loss *Internal, External*.

Hemolysis and Hemolytic Anemias *Toxins, Infectious Diseases*

Inadequate Red Cell Production *Can be from Iron Deficiency, intestinal parasites and stomach ulcers*

Aplastic Anemia *heavy metal poisonings including insecticides, organic solvants adn hyrocarbons*

Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia Causes are undetermined

Have you had your water checked? Ponds, Tanks? Well? These could also be a source. Flouride toxicity?

I wished I could help more and maybe these have been ruled out already but I gave it a shot!

Dawn · 07-24-2008, 09:33 PM

The hores has moved locations. So environment is not likely a factor.

PaintedRocket · 07-24-2008, 09:34 PM

Oh MAN, Michelle!! I sure hope it's not the same thing he's just gotten over successfully. Y'all will definately be in my prayers.

Xiphias · 07-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Michelle, I am sorry to hear this, after all you went through with him last year, poor Blister, he don't deserve this...I hope you caught it in time....thoughts and prayers coming your way...

Cathy

Cowgirl1013 · 07-24-2008, 11:01 PM

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this again. (((BIG HUGS))) I hope the vet can figure out what is wrong with him and it is manageable.

07-24-2008, 06:31 PM	#11
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	The reason they don't think there is an iron issue (remembered talking about this last year with a vet)...... is his platelets would bottom if it was an iron malabsorption. But his platelets are fine, even high. Which is where all the vets I've consulted are "off" about what his issue was last year, and presenting the same blood cell count wise now. By "book", he should be bottoming out with platelets....... But one more "what if...this IS Blister" thing to add to the pile of "lets check it out for the heck of it" IF I can find a vet that can do it. Course, this round I DO have K-state 3 hours away........AND some really good connections into there...... __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-24-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	i've got to go make some more phone calls and find my kids......(with dad swimming I think)....i'll update you guys tomorrow evening. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-24-2008, 06:39 PM	#13
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,921 Images: 1	I would highly recommend getting a consult with an equine specialist from one of the veterinary teaching hospitals. You can ask your vet to consult with them and send them copies of all medical records and labwork. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

07-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#14
reiner girl Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,313 Images: 15	oh michelle prayers and thoughts to you!!!! __________________ ~To Rein A Horse Is Not Only To Guide Him, But To Control His Every Movment~ ~~Mr.Bee Hollywood & Small Town Nic~~

07-24-2008, 06:55 PM	#15
buck1173 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,127 Images: 16 Blog Entries: 1	good luck & prayers for you! __________________ “It’s really amazing what a horse will do for you if he understands what you want.... And it’s also quite amazing what he’ll do to you if he doesn’t.” — DORRANCE "Horses generally are doing fine until the people show up." — DESMOND I've been snowballed!

07-24-2008, 09:32 PM	#16
WildHorseSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 538 Images: 2	The only things I could find that had anemia to it is the following: Blood Loss Internal, External. Hemolysis and Hemolytic Anemias Toxins, Infectious Diseases Inadequate Red Cell Production Can be from Iron Deficiency, intestinal parasites and stomach ulcers Aplastic Anemia heavy metal poisonings including insecticides, organic solvants adn hyrocarbons Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia Causes are undetermined Have you had your water checked? Ponds, Tanks? Well? These could also be a source. Flouride toxicity? I wished I could help more and maybe these have been ruled out already but I gave it a shot! __________________ Wild and Free Protecting the American Mustangs! Ive been Snowballed! Woo Hoo!

07-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#17
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,458 Images: 1390	The hores has moved locations. So environment is not likely a factor.

07-24-2008, 10:24 PM	#19
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 16,763 Images: 627 Blog Entries: 29	Michelle, I am sorry to hear this, after all you went through with him last year, poor Blister, he don't deserve this...I hope you caught it in time....thoughts and prayers coming your way... Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! http://www.freewebs.com/xiphias21034/ I was on HGS the day we made 2 million posts and 3 million posts I've been snowballed 6 times

07-24-2008, 11:01 PM	#20
Cowgirl1013 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,730 Images: 104	I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this again. (((BIG HUGS))) I hope the vet can figure out what is wrong with him and it is manageable. __________________ ~ Katie Join the Pacific NW Riders Group I was on HGS when we hit the 2 millionth and 3 millionth posts

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