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My horse is very sick with swollen head, bloody pee, and weight loss. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | unneutered

I really need help durning the winter storms my mom's horses got sick, two of them have died already and I want to keep the third from dying too, these are their symptoms... please help! Depressed, swollen neck and head, bloody pee and trouble going, food coming out the nose then mouth couldn't hold it, head hung low can barely lift it, and they're losing weight.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2017

I've very sorry that two of your horses have died! The best thing you can do it get an equine vet out immediately to see you horse. I would be concerned that they are suffering from something infectious if they all have had the same symptoms, but without seeing them in person, I can't give you a definitive diagnosis. They call could have gotten into something toxic. If you want your horse to live, he needs medical treatment now, please call an equine vet to come and see him ASAP.

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