How do I know if my horse is not well - sick horse?
Sricking out ribs and a pot belly are signs of worms.
At rest the horse should feel warm, with cool feet and legs.
His droppings should be formed and should just break on reaching the ground.
Horses and especially ponies are hardy animals.
Inspect your horse or pony on a regular basis and be awear of any obvious signs of change.
If you are unsure it's always better to get a second opinion.
So basically the first thing you need to do when you visit the horse is to look over it and to notice any of the changes already mentioned.
Signs of a sick-horse
· Ears flat back
· Lowered head
· Looks sad and miserable
· Sweating
· Bleeding from the nose
· Lying down, unable to get up
· Runny nose, this can be a thick yellow mucus or thin clear yellow
· Coughing
· Not his usual self, wont come to the stable door
· Off his feed
· Kicking belly
· Flatulence
· Grinding teeth
· High temperature, raised pulse and breathing rates
· Dull feel to his coat
· Looks pinched around the nostrils
· Droppings, very loose, diarrhoea
· Droppings, unusual colour
· Urine, altered in colour
· Pawing at floor
If you have any concerns, contact your equine vet immediately.
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