respiratory problems/pharyngitis

zinn21 · Breeder's Cup Contender Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 1864

I have a 3 year old filly who developed a cough about 3 weeks ago. we scoped and discovered significant mucous in her airway and pharyngitis. We backed off her training, irrigated with a vet recommended solution and administered sulpha drugs. We re scoped a week later with no improvement. I decided to turn her out for at least 30 days with the belief that sun and open air will do more good than anything else. This is the second time she has developed a respiratory problem-the previous event occurred last October 2004.

Any suggestions on treatment/allergy prevention/immune system buildup protocol is appreciated. I used to run a simple saline solution through a nebulizer with good results. Any similar experiences??

thorohorse · Weanling Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 26

Hi Zinn

Take her off the sulpha for starters. You might want to go into a more aggressive antibiotic (Penicillin). Fresh air sounds like a good idea and better ventilation in the barn is always a good thing as well. Minor things you can do that will help her along is weting the hay down. The obvious is that it keeps the dust down (even in clean dust free hay). Clean dust free shavings for your bedding is another. If the stronger antibiotic doesn't get it in a resonable (prescribed) amount of time, you really should look into allergy testing. If your vet isn't familiar with it (hard to think they might not be) have them find out about it. It's an easy procedure that can be done right there at your barn. If you have never done the testing before, you will be amazed at what they can be allergic to.
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thoroughbredchick · Newborn Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 8

Have any of you ever heard of a horse having a broken wind? My friend has a off the track tb, and she sometimes wheezes. The vet has checked her multiple times for other problems that might be causing it. Very Happy

thorohorse · Weanling Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 26

zinn21 · Breeder's Cup Contender Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 1864

thanks to all for the input. much appreciated...

myheartsezyes · 2yo Maiden Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 98 Location: Ocala

louis finochio · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject:

MSM is a super product used for allergies and respitory problems.

For a cough use this formula: Cut up one lemon and put in a blender, 1 onion cut up, 1 bulb of garlic, 1 piece of ginger root, or horseradish root.

Place all the above in a blender and pour apple cider vinegar to the top of the herbs and turn of the blender for 1 minute.

Place the liquid mix in a glass jar and shake each day. Use a syringe and give your TB 3 times a day this formula and the cough and respitory problem will be history.
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zinn21 · Breeder's Cup Contender Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 1864

isn't MSM used as a joint therapy? i haven't heard it used for airway problems..very interesting..

louis finochio · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject:

MSM will lower your Blood Pressure, take away migraine's, asthma, allergies, and support your cartlige, and joints inflamation from arthritis.
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LC · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

Louis- You did not say whether to administer your treatment orally or intranasal. Which is it? I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks

photofinish · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject:

I have used organic iodine for 10 years now and have only had 2 cases of pharyngitis in that time. You have to be carefuk with it, overdose can goiter one. I give mine 5mg (teaspoon) in their evening feed 6 days a week. If A horse's eyes start to get matter in the corners I stop for a few days. All mine stay on it from yearlings through their 4 yr old year, at least. A nasal flush of gentocin, dmso, and liquid furacin is what we flush them w/ 2x day if they do get pharyngitis pimples. A couple doses of Equistim can help and/or a good dmso/sodium iodide jug.

I had a severe case ship in several years ago and the Doc froze her throat to clear it up. BUT, I am pretty sure they used freon for that and I am not sure they can ghet it anymore.

The old vet I started under always compared pharyngitis to tonsilitis in kids. We never treated it with antibiotics.

tbrace · Starters Handicap Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 687

Louis,

I like your formula, but, let's hope the horse doesn't have ulcers, too. Smile

Tiz · Restricted Stakes Winner Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 778

I agree that sulfa is pretty weak stuff.

Louis, do you have any remedies for headshaking?