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Barbara A. Hockemeyer
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Username: Toad
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 29, 2002 - 9:54 pm: |   |
I have a TB mare who urinates quite frequenly, more so then her couterpart who is due at same time. I am wondering if this is normal or may be a sign of some kind of problem. Anyone with advice or experience with this please share it with me. Thank you for any help with this matter.
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 7200
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 - 6:36 am: | |
Hello Barbara,
Yes, this may be normal or may be a sign of problems. We have an article on increased urination at » Equine Diseases » Urinary System » Excessive Drinking and Urination, Polydipsia / Polyuria (PD/PU). It helps explain how to tell the difference.
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Barbara A. Hockemeyer
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Username: Toad
Post Number: 9
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 - 1:04 pm: | |
Thank you Dr. O. I went to the articles you suggested and I think I will watch her for 30 mintues and see how many times she urinates. Then I will go from there. Thanks again, Barbara |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 7210
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 - 6:13 pm: | |
It is not just the frequency but the amounts, Barbara. Frequent urination of small amounts has a different set of rule outs than passing a large amount of urine. The fact that she is pregnant complicates the picture as this can cause frequent urination (» Equine Diseases » Urinary System » Dribbling and Uncontrolled Urination ).
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