simka2 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I cannot get a vet to come to the ranch right now (and I am not convinced of the necessity). Our Arab gelding who has no history of choke, choked a bit this morning. He was in obvious distress with saliva and food particules coming out of nose and mouth. I began to massage his esophagus pretty forcefully and he spit out a decent bolus of food. Dd is presently walking him around the pasture. He still has some green saliva coming from his nose and is not in the greatest of moods. Keeps putting his upper lip in the air in stud fashion. What else can I do for him? He has defecated, is not agitated enough to start rolling, but is not happy. My thinking is we just wait this out. Okay saliva is starting to clear up in color. I have been around horses a long time and have never seen one basically throw up! Granted it wasn't stomach contents, but eeeeewwwwww! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Called my nearest gas station and they were able to direct me to someone with a trailer. Got horsey to the vet and he has been taken care of. Now I really need to focus on the free curriculum, because that was a bit pricey. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Sorry. Glad you horse is OK. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 :grouphug: No experience with horses but lots of experience with expensive vet bills.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 :grouphug: No experience with horses but lots of experience with expensive vet bills.:grouphug: I was just glad they did not charge an emergency fee. I got him there on a Sat, after hours and they had to keep staff late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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