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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Re: Horse losing weight

Hi Jan,

I'm sorry to hear about your mare. Acorns, in small amounts, are generally harmless. But, they are toxic if eaten in substantial quantity (and so are the leaves of oak trees).

Her low wbc count could definitely be due to the toxic acorns. Did you have her liver tested? Low calcium could be a number of things, including damage to the parathyroid gland. Without more information, I can't be any more specific. What did your vet suggest?

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO