Pregnant horse sweating, veins showing, wants to lie down. What to do?

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My horse is pregnant and she's sweating alot and you can see her vains popping out what does she have ? as soon as we let her go she wants to lay down she also just had a baby she's 5 months and she wants to keep drinking milk but sophie doesn't let her. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If Sophie is sweating and trying to lay down or appears in distress at all I would recomend calling an equine vet now. Sweating, protruding veins can be signs of pain or discomfort and if she is constantly trying to lay down that is not typical behavior. She may be colicky or possibly miscarrying the foal. Try keeping her on her feet and walking as you get in touch with a vet. Do not let her down to roll. If she is kicking or biting at her flank those are further signs that she has abdominal pain. Good luck I hope she's better soon.

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