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Mandy'sMarty · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:18 am Post subject:

www.horseadvice.com/horse/messages/4/57893.html
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becdubie · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:48 pm Post subject:

Marty that link doesn't work, could you re-post? I'm looking for all the information I can find.

Fibrinigin is something in the blood that shows an infection might be brewing. The vet always mentions it as an indicator of if he is doing better or not...when he was really sick it was way up....then started to drop, whenit was finally w/in range of normal is when she said I could take him home.

Like I said it could be nothing....but we're not going to take any chances.
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becdubie · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject:

Alright, so Fibrin...fibrinogens.... are what can indicate inflammation somewhere. Inflammation normally means infection.
Normal is around 250. Bubba is at 300 now, but 300 is still in range of normal and the fibrin counts can fluxuate from day to day. When I first brought him into the clinic on Memorial day weekend, his count was in the 700's.
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Clarissa · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:22 am Post subject:

Becky thinking about this Fibrinogen thingy being an indicator of infection, do you feed any sort of complementary & preventative herbs or similar to your horses to help bolster their immune systems?

I’ve heard about garlic being good, plus various herbal combinations & perhaps certain minerals may help too. Perhaps he has a depressed immune system & you could replace some veterinary expenses with herbals & which might help him more than just taking blood every month.
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becdubie · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks Clarissa...yep he is getting minerals and Safe Choice...a feed with a bunch of vitamines. Just ran out of the dried Echinacea I have been giving him...will get some more.

Isn't he beautiful-I know I'm biased(click for larger images).
This

compared to this

I really don't think he is sick anymore.....no temp. I've been checking regularly and last night he and Babe were running around playing like wild horses kicking and carrying on like a couple two year olds. They were giving us a spectacular show.
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learningthedance · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject:

Wow, what a difference, and yes...he is beautiful!
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misstux · Member Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 948

He looks wonderful!

Clarissa · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject:

Becky how long have you been feeding the Echinacea?
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becdubie · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Clarissa...I was worried about you.....

becdubie · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

We're in the clear!!!! Bubba had a blood work check up Friday. Dr called this morning. Fibrin's are not continuing to go up...in fact they are DOWN again...all normal...everything looks great. She said let's just check him in about 6 months unless he shows signs of getting sick again.. I should continue to ck his temp especially if he is acting down....

I hope to never post on this tread again....
....THE END.
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misstux · Member Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 948

What wonderful news! I am soooo happy for you and Bubba! Where's the handstand emoticon?