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Sent to Pet Experts October 04, 2006 10:51 p.m.

Can you tell me what a horse's reaction is if they are experiencing some type of fever? What are the signs and symptoms?

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Age: 12; Male; Breed: equine

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October 04, 2006 11:03 p.m. (12 minutes and 41 seconds later)

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They become very lethargic and may go off their feed. They get a dull glazed look in the eye. Sometimes they hang their heads down.

The best thing to do would be to take your horses temperature with a rectal thermometer. Tape a string on the end of the thermometer so it does not get sucked into the rectum never to be seen again.

Normal temperature is 99-102 degrees.

If your horse is acting sick and you need further help let me know.

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October 05, 2006 12:02 p.m. (12 hours and 58 minutes later)

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