Monday, October 22, 2012

Worms - Fall Update

At the end of March, I posted about fecal updates. Kid had a lot, Rupert, a few. Wormed as directed by the vet at the beginning of April and in June. Did a fecal again in July with both horses still wormy. Since it was so hot, Dr. M recommended not worming with a special note that it could kill Kid because of his HYPP.

Fall shots were due in September so when Dr. J came, we did another round of fecal tests. Again, both came back wormy - Kid moderately so and Rupert with a few. Each was given a dose of Quest Plus at the beginning of this month and we will test again in December when their Coggins are due.

Since I have owned Kid, he has NEVER come back with less than a moderate strongyle level. The good thing is he doesn't look wormy, his coat is seriously shiny, and he poops great.  I look forward to seeing what December brings.

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