Numpty horse owner question

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:39:48 GMT

agreed , she is so well in herself . Thought her legs would fill up too but they are normal but they never read the manual do they . Thank you all for the advice

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Iain Richards — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:54:27 GMT

Dear Numpty,

Big 'oss, stood still, so reduced venous return - get her walking.

Not disagreeing with the other suggestions and a baseline blood is no bad thing for long term but, but I'm going simple.

IAin

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Michael Woodhouse — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:05:03 GMT

Check her udder - I've seen this with mastitis. The swelling seemingly went forwards.

If nothing obvious on examination then some bloods (even just a total protein) would be good.

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:44:47 GMT

I walked her out today and am slowly building up her exercise. If I let her loose she leaps about like a loony but I've been walking her round. I don't think they walked her yesterday when I couldn't get up there. Her rug was quite tight cos she's got a bit fatter so I'm hoping its that .

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Emily Rainbow — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:23:24 GMT

Is she on total box rest or could you walk her out in hand and see if goes down afterwards?

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:57:21 GMT

Thanks Joyce and thanks to your husband too. No weight loss or diarrhoea and very bright. I will reassess tomorrow.

RE: Numpty horse owner question

Joyce Whitehead — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:36:04 GMT

No weight loss or diarrhoea? Could be overtight girth, cardiogenic or hypoproteinaemia, so auscultation and then maybe blood proteins would be a good first step.

Answer courtesy of horse vet husband...