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

yertle · 07-25-2008, 09:29 PM

I hope you get an answer this time around and i'm so sorry you have to go through it all again.

sending positive thoughts your way.

Ryle · 07-25-2008, 09:50 PM

Erlichia and babesia look pretty similar on blood smears.

Blistering Winds · 07-26-2008, 05:05 AM

Hopefully I'll hear from K-state today. I Overnighted blood to them. If not, it will be Monday that I hear something.

Or, if the equine vet finds what I saw, I can start treatment........luckily Blister is currently Stable for the most part.

Blistering Winds · 07-26-2008, 05:07 AM

Dawn, the only thing I could find on anything that could be causing the issues at toxic levels would be vitamin A. Vets highly doubt that is what we are seeing since his seems to be "chronic anemia" from what they are saying.

Dawn · 07-26-2008, 09:01 AM

Could excess iron levels cause it?

Blistering Winds · 07-26-2008, 06:15 PM

no, consulted with several different types of vets. None say toxic iron will cause the anemia.

What we would see, would be elevated liver functions. COULD cause immune issues, however they suspect he may have been this way for a long time.

Still waiting on K-state. I have to get pics of the slide on Monday of what I am looking at. Rare to actually find what we think we saw.

oldhorsehome · 07-26-2008, 06:36 PM

Oh, Michelle!! Not again....

I'll keep checking in to see how he's doing. At least you are better prepared this time, having gone through what you did last year. I pray you've caught whatever it is in time and can start a course of treatment.

((BIG HUGS))

MyBelgianAzzy · 07-27-2008, 01:26 PM

Just stopping in before work to send well wishes and to look for an update.

hjackma51982 · 07-27-2008, 05:01 PM

I saw this thread and my heart just dropped. I will be keeping you and Blister prominantly in my thoughts and prayers.

PeggySue · 07-27-2008, 05:07 PM

Michelle I am hoping NO NEWS is good news at this point!!!

07-25-2008, 09:50 PM	#42
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,921 Images: 1	Erlichia and babesia look pretty similar on blood smears. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

07-26-2008, 05:05 AM	#43
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Hopefully I'll hear from K-state today. I Overnighted blood to them. If not, it will be Monday that I hear something. Or, if the equine vet finds what I saw, I can start treatment........luckily Blister is currently Stable for the most part. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-26-2008, 05:07 AM	#44
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Dawn, the only thing I could find on anything that could be causing the issues at toxic levels would be vitamin A. Vets highly doubt that is what we are seeing since his seems to be "chronic anemia" from what they are saying. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-26-2008, 06:15 PM	#46
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	no, consulted with several different types of vets. None say toxic iron will cause the anemia. What we would see, would be elevated liver functions. COULD cause immune issues, however they suspect he may have been this way for a long time. Still waiting on K-state. I have to get pics of the slide on Monday of what I am looking at. Rare to actually find what we think we saw. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#47
oldhorsehome Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,992 Images: 303 Blog Entries: 7	Oh, Michelle!! Not again.... I'll keep checking in to see how he's doing. At least you are better prepared this time, having gone through what you did last year. I pray you've caught whatever it is in time and can start a course of treatment. ((BIG HUGS)) __________________ Bumper sticker of the year: "If you can read this, thank a Teacher and, since it's in English, thank a Soldier!!! "I've been Goosed!" Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I've been snowballed! I've been Noel'ed and Blessed in His Name!

07-25-2008, 09:29 PM	#41
yertle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 374 Images: 5	I hope you get an answer this time around and i'm so sorry you have to go through it all again. sending positive thoughts your way.

07-26-2008, 09:01 AM	#45
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,458 Images: 1390	Could excess iron levels cause it?

07-27-2008, 05:01 PM	#49
hjackma51982 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 240	I saw this thread and my heart just dropped. I will be keeping you and Blister prominantly in my thoughts and prayers.

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