Pilgrim is sick! :(

Jennygirl011 · 08-12-2005, 11:09 PM

My horse Pilgrim isnt doing soo well..The last week he has been coughing a little bit..not much at all..and he acted fine. We thought it was just from the dust or allergies..There has been alot of dust at the place were I board because there has been no rain latey..but anways..Everyday we watched him and he looked like he was doing better. Then, Yesterday I got on to ride him and he coughed a couple of times!..I tried to lope him a little bit and he weezed a little bit not that much..so I stopped riding him. Then, that eveing(last night) he was acting different..like he wasnt feelling good and he was coughing alot... Soo...tomorrow morning we are taking him to the vet..I hope he will be ok..

Does any one have any suggestions to what it would be?

Flyer Fighter · 08-12-2005, 11:11 PM

its probably just the dust. it hasnt rained here in PA and the horses cough sometimes so I imagine that in TX its really hot and really dry

Jennygirl011 · 08-12-2005, 11:12 PM

I hope its just the dust.. but we are taking him to the vet just to make sure..

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Originally Posted by Flyer Fighter

its probably just the dust. it hasnt rained here in PA and the horses cough sometimes so I imagine that in TX its really hot and really dry

Dawn · 08-13-2005, 05:46 AM

It could be dust, allergies, or bad stall management. It could also be something more serious like copd or heaves.

codyntampa · 08-13-2005, 05:48 AM

You could try wetting his hay and putting it in a haybag to get rid of dust from food, and you can give him anti-histamines to help the cough go away.

Dawn · 08-13-2005, 05:49 AM

I wouldn't do anything at all by way of meds until the vet sees him. Also antihistamines will only work if this is being produced by some type of allergen.

Bella · 08-13-2005, 08:58 AM

And, in my area at least, antihistimines will only be prescribed after the vet see's your horse anyways.

I really hope that it turns out to be minor dust irritation... however do be prepared to hear that it is something such as heaves. It sounds a lot like minor heaves to me, but at the same time, it could just as well be allergies, a cold, irritation... so don't panic, but DO get to the vet to be sure.

-Bella

oxoHorseLover · 08-13-2005, 09:20 AM

I dont have ne idea wat it could be...in the summer alot of horses at the barn where i board start coughing and wheezing from the dust. Hopefully thats all it is...i hope Pilgrim's ok

08-12-2005, 11:09 PM	#1
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 Images: 257	Pilgrim is sick! :( My horse Pilgrim isnt doing soo well..The last week he has been coughing a little bit..not much at all..and he acted fine. We thought it was just from the dust or allergies..There has been alot of dust at the place were I board because there has been no rain latey..but anways..Everyday we watched him and he looked like he was doing better. Then, Yesterday I got on to ride him and he coughed a couple of times!..I tried to lope him a little bit and he weezed a little bit not that much..so I stopped riding him. Then, that eveing(last night) he was acting different..like he wasnt feelling good and he was coughing alot... Soo...tomorrow morning we are taking him to the vet..I hope he will be ok.. Does any one have any suggestions to what it would be? __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

08-12-2005, 11:11 PM	#2
Flyer Fighter Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: PITTSBURGH! HOME OF THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS <333 Posts: 1,412 Images: 13	its probably just the dust. it hasnt rained here in PA and the horses cough sometimes so I imagine that in TX its really hot and really dry __________________ nothing's forever in this crazy world

08-13-2005, 05:48 AM	#5
codyntampa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,776 Images: 251 Blog Entries: 1	You could try wetting his hay and putting it in a haybag to get rid of dust from food, and you can give him anti-histamines to help the cough go away. __________________ "When God Created Quarter Horses, he painted the good ones" -Katie- Codys Grand Cue -"Cody"- 8yr old 16.3h tobiano Paint gelding Cinful - "Harold" - 6yr old 16h bay Thoroughbred gelding

08-13-2005, 08:58 AM	#7
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,297 Images: 120 Blog Entries: 3	And, in my area at least, antihistimines will only be prescribed after the vet see's your horse anyways. I really hope that it turns out to be minor dust irritation... however do be prepared to hear that it is something such as heaves. It sounds a lot like minor heaves to me, but at the same time, it could just as well be allergies, a cold, irritation... so don't panic, but DO get to the vet to be sure. -Bella __________________ It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans Click my dragon egg!

08-13-2005, 09:20 AM	#8
oxoHorseLover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,138 Images: 46	I dont have ne idea wat it could be...in the summer alot of horses at the barn where i board start coughing and wheezing from the dust. Hopefully thats all it is...i hope Pilgrim's ok __________________ My Horse Is Very Polite,He Always Makes Sure I Go Over The Fence First

08-13-2005, 05:46 AM	#4
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,282 Images: 1386	It could be dust, allergies, or bad stall management. It could also be something more serious like copd or heaves.

08-13-2005, 05:49 AM	#6
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,282 Images: 1386	I wouldn't do anything at all by way of meds until the vet sees him. Also antihistamines will only work if this is being produced by some type of allergen.

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