he has a swollen leg its at the middel of the hock and all the way down i have been hoseing it
2006-08-19 14:08:05 · 10 answers · asked by Elle W 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
umm I'm sorry :( But I don't know... :(
2006-08-19 14:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by IspeakToRocks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off, how long has the hock/leg been swollen?
is there any sign of a cut that could have become infected?
Do you know how the horses leg came to be swollen - ie: injury, did he knock it or something?
if the injury has JUST HAPPENED - like in the last 24hours, you could try icing it, just get icecubes, (ALOT) and put em in a bucket, and then then add some water, and then douse the horses leg in it for about 15 minutes, twice a day.
You should definately get your vet to give the horse and anti inflammatory, and possibly a course of fenylbute (not sure what you call it in the states).
Oh, is the horse lame on it?
If he isnt, walkin and maybe some light trotting will help the swelling go down, depending on the injury.
Anyway, you should definately get your vet in. Without knowing more details, i cant really help you.
Is the leg hot or cold to the touch?
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2006-08-19 18:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kismet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold hose for 20 minutes, a few times a day. if he's lame, give him a gram (1 tablet or scoop) of bute. Then call the vet. the are many reasons why his leg is swollen--anything from a bug bite to a broken bone.
Cold hose -- 1g Bute -- no riding, handwalk instead. and, once you talk to your vet, wrapping and/or poulticing may be in order.
Happy healling--don't rush it!!
2006-08-19 15:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jan L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he been stable or outside? Standing sometime causes this.
A horse's suspension system is a complicated thing, it could be serious or minor, your vet is the best person to reference this question to.
2006-08-19 14:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by cowboymanhrsetrnr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASORBINE JR FOR HORSES IS GOOD ALSO WORKS FOR PEOPLE BUT IS STRONG. AN EXFATHER IN LAW WHO HAULED RACE HORSES AND DELT WITH GEORGE MEANy introduced me to it ,any equestrian vet would probably have it availiable or tack shop may help...
DO YOU HAVE A VET YOU COULD CALL?
FOR A BETTER EVALUATION...not kncking your experience.
2006-08-19 14:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a doctor look at him as soon as possible, or risk losing the horse.
2006-08-19 14:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by kdks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have been bitten by something. I'd sure call my Vet.
2006-08-19 14:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would shoot the horse. then you can make glue from it and sell the meat. Happy BBQ!
2006-08-19 14:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he should see a veterinarian
2006-08-19 14:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT NO
2006-08-23 12:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by Clarence A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋