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Unfortunately, Sandy didn't seem to be in a situation shwere she could quantify whether he was drinking "a lot" of water, or just drinking "often."  So it's hard to say if this is a concern or not.  I agree--if he is drinking "a lot" and not just "often" that's another concern.  But if he is just sipping frequently, it could be that he is just trying to sooth a lesion of some sort in his mouth.

 

Heidi

Something no one has touched upon yet is the increased water intake, which
concerns me. Perhaps Cushing's could also be part of the problem?


----- Original Message -----
From: "sandy rovane" <blanketlady@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:12 AM
Subject: [RC] Drooling Horse


> I have a 16 year old saddle bred Arab pinto gelding
> who seems to me to be drinking an excessive amount of
> water.  His diet consists of beet pulp, senior and
> cubes at night and just hay in the morning.  When ever
> I look down at the barn water trough he seems to be
> drinking.  I have also noticed that he drools at
> times, not related to recent drinking.  Just phlegmy,
> drools about four inches hanging from his mouth.
> Checked for sores in his mouth and there are none.
> Any thoughts????  My vet might laugh at me paying him
> to tell me I am crazy!!!

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