green horse turning yellow!

[Mateef@aol.com]

Michelle, I too have a horse that has shy kidneys.  A couple of years ago, 
out of frustration and concern that he shouldn't hold it for that long, my 
vet gave me a dose of Lasix to give him at home.  One afternoon, I gave him 
the lasix (IM because I'm not practiced enough to do IV) and hand grazed him 
till he COULDN'T hold it anymore.  He was practically crossing his legs.  I 
finally compromised and took him into the tall grass (as opposed to the mowed 
yard) and he immediately relieved himself.  After that, I had to remember to 
take him for a walk in tall grass whenever I thought he needed to go.  He's 
still a little reluctant to "go" in public but not to the same extreme.  

I would be interested in anyone else's solution to this difficult problem. 

Good Luck

Sallie and Matty


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