Warm horse

I've had boomer for a month now and his body always feels warm. His temp is higher then normal but not much. He acts fine, he's active, drinks water normally. He is warm to the touch - not hot but noticeable. Any ideas?

I have two full brothers who are four years apart. George the older one has a normal temp of 98.9-99.2 the younger one has a normal temp of 99.5-100.2 a full degree higher. He always feels warm to me too.

I would keep a log of his temp for a week, take it each morning before he's eaten anything and is calm.

His normal may just be on the high end.

The other suggestion is blood work, could have a low grade infection.....

Wwwwweeeeelllll he is a warmblood isn't he...soooooooo.

G & K's suggestions sound right.

EXACTLY what my wife said.

I'm leaning toward the "normal" body temp but I'm just not sure it isn't a low grade infection coming from somewhere - but a month?

My temp runs low all the time. It it's 98.6 I have a fever and don't feel well. Individuals are different. I think I'd keep my eye on your boy and see if he shows any signs of illness. Have you called the vet and asked him what he thinks?

Great minds think alike !!

Has he been anywhere to have been exposed to strep?

I haven't had a vet out but talked to one on the phone. Aside from the obvious body temp, he acts normal. He drinks a normal amount of water, eats fine, movements seem normal, etc. ... he just feels unusually warm.

After all the horses I've owned or trained, this is the first one that I noticed with this condition. Just seemed unusual.

(BTW, my wife usually has a lower temp then the average of 98.6 and I've heard of others like that but not with a higher temp then normal or someone who felt noticeably warmer.)

Not that I'm aware of. I got him from a dealer friend who had him for a month or so before I got him. None of her other horses displayed signs of illness.

Unfortunately they do not need to be active with the illness to shed and give to others. Some horses are carriers.