http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/ need to ask about health concerns of horses? Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:29:38 GMT Dorothy McGowan http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32683 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32683 And I don't see that how he got the dog is all that important....he has her, he's responsible for her and he's out of town leaving her care to someone else and Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:02:50 GMT quilter855@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32682 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32682 You know this lady's note didn't say that her ex actually bought or even requested this mama dog, did it? At one time in my life when I was a single mom going Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:23:40 GMT CJ Ewell http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32681 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32681 Sorry you felt jumped on, but we are talking about an adult who missed biology 101 somehow. I understand that you are trying to help the dogs, and that is Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:06:37 GMT Stacey http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32680 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32680 Hope this doesn't break any rules, but I am in Indiana and can't do much from here...hope someone can help!!  This is sickening. Stacey NE Indiana ... From: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:05:47 GMT Dorothy McGowan http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32679 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32679 Glad pups are doing OK.....and hopefully mom will as well although if she has mastitis and it has opened/drained it is likely to create scar tissue making Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:43 GMT April http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32678 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32678 I am glad things are working out so far. Keep up what you are doing. I am sorry you got some negative responses. When it comes to animals sometimes people are Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:28:01 GMT Arabmom2002 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32677 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32677 April,  Thank you for your advice.Its greatly appreciated.Yes we are bottle feeding the puppies and they seem to be doing alot better. The mom is pretty sick Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:24:21 GMT Arabmom2002 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32676 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32676 He would love to have the dog spayed,however there are no low cost clinics in this state that he is aware of. And as far as a not being able to afford sick Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:18:40 GMT Looneyfarm151@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32675 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32675 In the wild, you'd never see a morbidly obese horse, but yes, they pack on the pounds during the summer to sustain them during the lean winter. And NO, it is Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:39:52 GMT Leanne :-) http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32674 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32674 even though it's lactose based, you can try offering her some yogurt, about a tsp a day for a few days. often times when pets are on long term or Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:30:07 GMT Etruscan1 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32673 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32673 I have always believed that the variety in forage is good for them. I keep round bales of fescue/orchard year-round in my pasture, and the horses will rotate Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:29:36 GMT forever.bunny http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32672 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32672 Okay, so I have only skimmed through the many messages on this topic and so I don't know the WHOLE story so excuse me if I miss something. I really advise that Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:29:21 GMT Old Iron Ranch http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32671 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32671 My mare thats 7 has also developed heaves 7 other horses and she had to get it she has lost alot of weight but slowing picking it back up my vet has just put Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:29:01 GMT Etruscan1 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32670 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32670 One more issue - I would never (AGAIN) put my horse in a stall for 12 hours with no hay. It's a recipe for ulcers. I learned the hard way. Therefore, if you Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:16:23 GMT Maria http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32669 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/askavet/message/32669 I know my vet will come out and put my cats and dogs to sleep right here at home for a partial farm call. It will be well worth it when it comes time for my