need help for my shire horse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

i have 5 shire horses but one of them has become really tired lately he has become very tired i cna ride him for more than 20 to 30 minutes and he is always thirsty if any one know whats wrong plz let me know

Answer 1

my thoughts go in line with possible diabetes...or kidney failure...but whatever it is your vet can tell you for sure and the earlier it is caught the better the chances of successfully treating it...goodluck...i do so love the draft breeds. i know human diabetics sweat more than usual...it may be the same in animals...have you noticed an increase in sweating with you horse?

http://www.petcaretips.net/diabetes_horse.html
http://www.horses-and-horse-information.com/articles/0601drinkingproblem.shtml
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=6735842&dopt=Abstract
http://www.petcaretips.net/symptoms_plant_poisoning.html
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/vetsurveillance/az_index.htm
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle_pf.cfm?id=457

here are some informative links i found for you...especially read the last one on leptosperosis...

Answer 2

First of all you know every horse is an individual. This one may need extra conditioning. Depression can also be a factor. Has there been a big change lately?
The water factor; is he drinking from one source more than another? If there is a bad smell or taste in his usual drinking water that would cause the symptoms you describe also. lt could have been cleaned with something too strong. Or mildew build up at the bottom or a number of other things.
My last thought is his age. If he is older he might need some of his food changed to senior feed which is easier for them to digest and their aging bodies to absorb and have the proper energy.
If you have a good vet, they should be able to give you some good advice over the phone...free.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

First off diabetes ie VERY RARE in horses.
I am almost positive your horse is not diabetic.
There are many causes for slugishness in horses.
Your vet should start with blood work to look at the kidey and thyroid and liver values and see what shows up.
Blood work will give you a fast basic overview of what is going on inside your horses body and a look at how well his organs are functioning.
Start with that and a good vet visit.

Answer 5

Definitely call a vet to come look at the horse. Obviously the people who suggested diabetes have a point, but that's worse case scenario. Your horse may simply be dehydrated and not getting enough water or electrolytes. He may need added electrolytes in his feed to help maintain his energy and his health. No matter what, call a vet as soon as you can.

Answer 6

Did you know horses can be diabetic? These are classic diabetes symptoms. You did not say how old the horse is, but if he is older this could be an issue. I had an old Quarter Horse who seemed to become tired overnight - he was OK on trail rides one day and suddenly became easily exhausted.
Take your horse to a vet and see whether he is diabetic. If he is, there is treatment.

Answer 7

Call a vet to look at him.