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Strange Posture when Passing Manure
Summary
An example is a tumor in the bladder that is painful when fecal balls pass near it in the rectum. A horse may twist one way or another to relieve that pain.
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Code Orange
Call Your Vet at Their First Available Office Hours- If the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) in the resting horse indicate fever (Temp>101F/38.3C) or heart rate greater than 48 BPM.
- If you feel the problem is severe or has come on suddenly.
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Code Yellow
Contact Your Vet at Your Convenience for an Appointment- If the problem is subtle or slowly changing.
- If the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) suggest the horse is otherwise normal.
your role
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What To Do
Perform the Whole Horse Exam, paying particular attention to general attitude and appetite, and presence or absence of fever. Video the behavior and share with your vet.![icon](https://horsesidevetguide.com/wp-content/themes/hsvg-wiki/assets/img/new_images/Combined_Shape.png)
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
your vet's role
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- Is the horse showing any other signs of a problem?
- Describe the horse's posture to me?
- When did you first notice this change?
- Has the horse had any health problems that you know of?
- What are the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE)?
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Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
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Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
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Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)