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Overview of Chronic Weight Loss in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Management: The Most Common Problem
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When Should I Suspect Something Is Wrong?
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Examination for Diseases
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Diseases Where Weight Loss is a Principle Sign:
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More Info
The cause of weight loss may be as simple as requiring more feed and as complicated as intrathoracic cancer. Though weight loss can be the consequence of serious disease, most cases of weight loss are management problems. Diarrhea is a common finding with some causes of weight loss so we consider both those with and without this symptom here. A proper diagnosis requires a step wise approach starting with the most common and easily addressed problems and working up to the least. This article discusses:
- Management check lists
- Management suggestions for the difficult keeper
- Diagnostic tests
- Rule out list and links to diseases with weight loss as a principle sign.
~Word Count: 2291 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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