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Discussion on Vit E & SE too low?
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New Member:
Cfulmer
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Posted on Friday, Jun 20, 2003 - 6:52 pm:
Hi!
I have never asked anything here, because the articles and previous discussions are so great!
I have a yearling TB filly, who has some strange Kidney and Liver values, probably do do extended antibiotic usage for an infection as a foal. We began to look at her blood because while she is well fed, she just isn't thriving like the other filly. Her coat is rough and dull, and she just isn't gaining weight like she should, even though she eats well. She is about a 3-3.5 on the condition scale (thin).
We have decided to start her on a E and SE suppliment because of one of the liver values, and I read the article about SE. I was wondering what "* painful SC swelling or ventral edema
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Thanks very much!
-Callie
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Swarnick
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Posted on Friday, Jun 20, 2003 - 9:58 pm:
Hi Callie,
I believe what they are referring to is subcutaneous for SC and ventral means near or on the belly side of the body.
Dr. O. please correct me if I'm wrong.
Thanks, Shirley
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Swarnick
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Posted on Friday, Jun 20, 2003 - 11:53 pm:
Hi Again Callie,
I just had a thought and since you didn't mention it in your note, I was wondering about your worming program. Her symtoms also sound similar to a strongyle overload as well.
Shirley
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Jun 21, 2003 - 9:02 am:
Shirley has it right: ventral SC edema is fluid that accumulates along the belly (ventrally) under the skin (subcutaneously or SC) and appears as swelling. This swelling can also extend down into the legs. I will see if I can go into the article and make this clearer.
DrO
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Member:
Obtunded
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 - 5:08 pm:
Hi,
I couldn't find info on tying up under equine diseases. My mare tied up quickly on my last ride and I had to take her home. The vet did blood tests and her protein enzymes are extremely high. She is now off grain completely--hay and beet pulp only. In addition she is now on a vit E/selenium supplement. She is off work and we will test her blood in a month. Due to a misunderstanding the girl who was feeding her when I couldn't, had been giving her about three times as many pellets as I instructed. Do you have any further recommendations and what do you see as her long term prognosis? I am an endurance rider.
Thanks Dianna
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Oct 21, 2005 - 7:16 am:
Hello Dianna,
Start with reviewing the article on tying up at, Equine Diseases » Lameness » Muscle & Tendon Diseases » Tying Up, Rhabdomyolysis, and Shivers (EPSM). YOu will find information there that specifically addresses your questions. If after reviewing the article you still have questions you can post them in the Tying Up forum.
DrO
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