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| - The Virus |
| - Bleeders |
| Dehydration | |
| Dehydration occurs due to fluid loss, usually in exercise for the athletic horse, or to imbalance of electrolytes due to excessive loss or inadequate replacement, perhaps caused by unavailability from the diet.
The main superficial symptom is dry, tight skin and sunken eye. There is a tendency to blow excessively after hard work. |
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The answer is regular use of balanced electrolytes orally, though these must be specifically balanced for the horse and must be absorbed in a way that corrects the imbalance within the body fluids. Many proprietary types fail to do that and electrolytes designed for use in other species are unlikely to be effective. The shine in this coat and the general appearance of health means there is unlikely to be any dehydration here. |
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