Quarter horse with external abscess, fever, and cough

Past Medical History

  • Medical history: No significant medical history prior to developing a pectoral abscess 1 mo ago. Mass has drained on and off but has not resolved.

  • Surgical history: None

  • Medications: Phenybutazone of unknown dose over past week for fever.

  • Allergies: No known allergies.

  • Family history: Not known.

  • Social history: Patient has had no changes in diet. There is no travel history, and other horses on the property are healthy. Vaccinations and anthelmintics (not specified) are current.