This message is from: "Dianna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I call my vet immediately about diarrhea in a foal. I take a temp. first and check heartrate and respiration. They can get very sick, very fast. I agree with others, black circles are probably shedding.
Dianna Saleh Fawn Creek Fjords ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Randall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Liz & Rick Leader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "John & Eunice Bosomworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Les Vuyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 9:44 AM Subject: Unheathy Foal? > This message is from: "Peter Randall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi guys, listen my first little foal Erica may be sick I am unsure. Here are > the signs/symptoms > > 1) Bad Diarrehea > 2) Black circles under eyes and stuff appears to have been in a boxing match > 3) Hair off all around the nose making her have a black muzzle > > She is not listless or lethargic at all but... > > a) Anyone familiar with black eyes on a foal? > b) Any of this sound familiar or frightening to anyone? > c) Anyone know what to do about the diarrhoea? Her poor bum is even getting > too sore to wash. > > PS Her mom is a young 4 year old who is fit as a fiddle and active, the milk > should be rich and good. The filly is in a 27 by 12.5 foaling stall but has > only been outside for a few hours total at age 1 month. She samples water and > hay both in small amounts. > > Advice? > > Thanks Peter
