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steeleyedjack
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Constance
Erwinna
PA
USA
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 Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 3:13:47 PM
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| on my 18year old thoroghbred's sheath! Vet came out and it's the only thing we can think of that would cause the swelling and heat. Sheesh how rude! Doing Azium and Banamine again tonite along with Bute in the am. Due to the cold weather, I've applied cold compresses as opposed to cold hose (we'd both be popsicles). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 8:48:53 PM
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Along Came a Spider
A bite from a black widow or brown recluse spider, although not usually a life threatening problem for your horse, can create a difficult lesion to heal. “A typical reaction to a spider bite creates local inflammation and sloughing of affected skin and soft tissue,” says Dr. Loving. “Horses occasionally develop mild to moderate systemic symptoms, such as fever and depression.
“The bite should be treated as any wound, with careful attention dedicated to avoid infection. Your veterinarian will remove any necrotic (dead) tissue, then will minimize further inflammation with anti-inflammatory medications, plus administer a tetanus toxoid booster. Depending on the extent or seriousness of the bite wound, your vet may also put your horse on systemic antibiotics,” explains Dr. Loving.
this from Horse Illustrated Magazine's website
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 9:28:24 PM
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My horse would occasionally experience swelling in his sheath - particularly during the cold months when movement and activity were restricted. He was boarded and when the temperatures dropped, they would not turn the horses out. Compresses helped, and a thorough cleaning, but regular exercise was the best remedy.
May or may not be the same issue as you are experiencing.
I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age...but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty" |
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steeleyedjack
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Constance
Erwinna
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 08:16:44 AM
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Thanks everyone. Due to the extreme lack of global warming, turnout has been at a minimum and I just can't ride when it's below 20. So the lack of mobility is probably an added problem. But now that it's in the 40's ... woohoo I'll be back in the saddle again. I'll let you know how it goes.
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