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Hi Diana,
Oh, that is so sad! And, the foal died – why?
OK – one thing at a time. First, and most important – Do not give her any grain. This is critical. She should only have good quality hay. That means mix a grass hay with a legume (such as alfalfa). Do not let her graze on lush pasture until she is better, especially early in the morning. The sugar level (fructans) in the grass is too high.
The Lamina Saver is easy to find on line. Most vet supply companies such as www.valleyvet.com or www.kvvet.com will carry it. You can do a google search to find the best price.
About the aspirin… you can give her 3 grams, twice a day, to start. Make sure you give it to her with food in her stomach.
Also get a probiotic, such as ProBios. Most feedstores carry it. Give her 20 mg a day until she improves.
Let me know how she’s doing,
Dr. Getty
