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Connie P.Dozier
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Username: Conniep
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2003 - 4:36 pm: |   |
I have just found out that a pregnant mare, 15 yrs. old, that I bought has 2 melanomas on her. One is the size of the tip of your finger, the other pea sized. Both are under her tail. Do I do anything to them now, or wait until after foaling? She was pasture bred so I am not sure of foaling dates, though it is supposed to be early June. Also, if I elect not to have them removed, is it safe to give her the Cimetidine while she is pregnant or lactating?
Also, I live in South Georgia. Is there a need to start putting her in the barn during the day and letting her out to graze at night? She is a pasture horse, and is in a pasture with plenty of shade.
I am a little embarrassed about buying the horse with the melanomas. The only way I found out about them is a lady that had looked at her before I purchased her was told about them by the seller. He didn't tell me about them. Buyer Beware!!
Any help, most certainly appreciated.
Thanks, Connie P. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 8338
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Friday, May 9, 2003 - 7:36 am: | |
Though probably safe, this is not certain. These may be very slow growing or static, so I would wait until after weaning unless they are growing at a noticable rate.
DrO
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