A horses skin loses its elasticity when its body fluid or electrolyte levels are depleted. An easy way to identify this is to pinch up a skin fold along the horses back. A dehydrated horses skin will stay up in a ridge, while healthy skin should spring smoothly back into place. Other signs of dehydration include: Lethargy Depression Dullness in the eyes Dry skin and mouth Thick and sticky saliva High level of protein in the blood petmd/horse/emergency/common-emergencies/e_hr_dehydration
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:45:33 +0000
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