 Prickly Pear Eaten by my Horse
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Posted By: Stacey, Plano, TX, USA
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Posted On: 7/17/2011 7:48:00 AM
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My horse ate a prickly pear! He seems to be semi-choking - but the vets are baffled and unfamiliar with the small invisible spines on the prickly pear.
1st Vet Visit - the tried to put a tube in the horses esophagus - this appeared to push the cactus further. Now the horse coughs when he eats - trying to get rid of the cactus.
In an article on this site - it said consult a professional to remove spines (and glochids). What type of professional do I need to consult?
Will these spines and glochids eventually just dissolve?
Appreciate any assistance or if someone had a similar experience - how did you resolve the situation?
Thanks!
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