what about temperature being one degree higher? I have heard that. And when I purchased Nasi I paid for independent vet check and it kept coming back he had a slight elevation in temp and the breeder paid to have him put on some huge dose antiobiotic just in case, no runny nose, no symptoms, the independent vet kept finding temp off. Finally the breeder said she had 250 bucks in it and she wasn't doing anymore. I could postpone the trip or not it was up to me, in fact she suggested I postpone. Her vet kept saying temp was normal, all was normal, but in a purchase situation you should not trust the sellers vet right? Then I began to figure out maybe the independent vet was soaking us for money. When you get an independent vet check when purchasing an animal a long way off, who can you call for a referral? You can't trust a referral from the breeder (well I am sure you can in most cases but you really shouldn't) so what are you supposed to do? Who should you call for independent vet refferals in these cases? I finally just said heck, I trust the breeder, trust her vet who was an endurance rider of arabians so knew horses. Talked to her on the phone, felt good about her. I didnt know what to do, but I had my heart set on him, had plans to drive to texas all made, and I just did it. And it was ok. But I guess I will never know if his temp was high. His temp has never been high here by one degree... Also, is their temp high when they have a winter coat and it is unusually warm that day? I dont check temps just to be checking... janice-- yipie tie yie yo
