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| Posted: Sat Oct 29th, 2011 03:07 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member 
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I have researched and read allot regarding EPM. There are many treatments and there are some ways of beating some of the cost. Just discuss with your vet the best option for you. I agree with Lakota that EPM is not as bad as it sounds and I think many horses pull through just fine. And since you caught it early, that is definitely a plus. I feel good that your horse will make a full recovery. I think being young will work in his favor on this one. ;)
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29th, 2011 03:36 pm |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand 
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Sorry to hear about Jasper having EPM, but thankfully you did discover it early. I don't know much about it either, but thought it was from opposums too. I sure will be praying for his recovery. Please stay positive and keep us posted.
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 9th, 2011 05:45 pm |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand
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Drifters Rider, just wondering how little Jasper is doing? Sure hope everything is okay.
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2011 02:20 am |
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Drifters rider G.O.G Community Member 
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There is a new EPM medication coming out. It is a pellet you can add to the food.We were unable to get it  we started Jasper on the paste (marquis) on Saturday. The vet also tubed him with some DMSO to control inflammation as symptoms can get worse as the parasites die. The first 2 days he was worse but he has been better Tuesaday and today. He was up and demanding breakfast the last two days! The treatment lasts at least 28 days and the medication alone(anti inflammatories and the EPM paste) has been 800$Thanks sdlepal for asking about him.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2011 01:05 pm |
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NOELLEE G.O.G Community Member 
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I have a friend whose TWH got EPM, and was treated with marquis. He is doing really well now after the 30 day treatment. There are a couple of websites that have supportive herbs for EPM horses... Meadowsweet and For the Love of a Horse. After the marquis treatment, you may want to give them a call to see what might help build up the immunity better. Last edited on Thu Nov 10th, 2011 01:06 pm by NOELLEE |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2011 01:06 pm |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand
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When they demand their breakfast we know they are feeling better. I sure hope you get this under control, and it sounds like you are. $800 is a steep price for maintance. I am sure it will all work out. You didn't save him for nothing! Prayers going your way.
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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