I've had horses most of my life and health has never been a problem and if it was the vet would be round in a flash. Well now I live in south korea where people aren't too clued up about horses.
We have 4 very healthy happy horses BUT my favorite ride is injurred. He's got a bit of a limp and his left fore leg seems tender around the hock and knee. It's been like this for about 2 weeks so he's been resting. There was swelling which has gone down almost completely...but we also have SO many nasty biting horse flys, that Im not sure if the swelling was due to a bad bite on the inside of the knee on a really boney bit.
Could the lameness and bite be connected? Maybe its not a bit but a knock? Also since before we had him, he's got a really dry, hard skin hock on the same side. Its lost most the hair and looks like bad mud fever thats healed but stayed 'crusty', this area also feels quite 'fluid'..any ideas?It doesnt seem to cause him pain touching this area. Im worried, please help!
2007-07-30 02:24:56 · 3 answers · asked by tiger_spirit 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Have your vet make a house or barn call this sounds serious and I would not wait . Your horse could go completely lame from this and then you would have no choice but to put him down . I know you dont want to see that happen . Please call your vet . One that specializes in equine . good luck .
2007-07-30 02:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You very first choice is to call a vet and have him examine the horse's leg/hoof. Don't ask someone's advice if they cannot even see your horse.
2007-07-30 09:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by txpainthorse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a vet but ur horse is not lame
2007-07-30 09:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋