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DEB W
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Username: Dwawz
Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, Jun 26, 2005 - 10:34 pm: |   |
I have a TB mare that foaled 4 days ago. Maiden mare, delivered early without too many "warning signs". We were hauling hay in from the fields, she was fine when I seen her my first two trips in and at the third trip she was delivering. The foal had one leg up over his head the other under, the mare was walking around the stall, straining tremendously. I ran for my phone to call the vet and to find some help. When I returned I found the mare down, she was lying down upright, not on her side, the foal was under her. She must have popped him out and laid down. I managed to hold her leg up and away to give the little guy a chance to breath. We were like that maybe about 5 minutes (felt like 5 hours) She gave another big push and he slid into a position that I could put her leg down without it being on top of his neck and slid him away from her. When the vet came out the next morning he said she had a couple tears inside and the one external, put her on antibiotic, and superglued the external tear. Well the superglue did not hold and I have noticed that everytime she passes manure she urinates, every time she moves faster than a walk, she is leaking a lot of urine. I have not encountered this before, any thoughts? (Not sure all that info was needed....) |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 13238
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Monday, Jun 27, 2005 - 7:54 am: | |
I think it sounds like paralysis of the sphincter Deb that is probably due to bruising of the nerves and/or muscles. I would think that a thorough exam of the bladder and urethra would be indicated to be sure there are no injuries that require further attention, like stitching, and antiinflammatories to relieve swelling and inflammation.
DrO |
Alicia Kost
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Username: Aannk
Post Number: 455
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Jun 27, 2005 - 10:09 am: | |
Dr O and Deb,
This is happening to my mare who lost her foal to a dystocia last month. She also had a tear. I am still not sure whether it is urine or pus coming out of her, though. I still have a call in to the vet, but no call back!!
Alicia |
Little King Ranch
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Username: Eoeo
Post Number: 175
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Jun 27, 2005 - 10:43 am: | |
Does She have a temp? Is there an odor other than urine with the discharge? EO |
Alicia Kost
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Username: Aannk
Post Number: 456
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Jun 27, 2005 - 11:28 am: | |
Not sure who you are asking, but no temp, and no odor on Lilly. But, when it dries it becomes hard and flakes off her thighs (I myself have had bladder infections and never had my urine do that!).
Alicia |
