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Post by troop on Nov 22, 2014 14:38:44 GMT 1
Hey guys the tb elderly gent that is staying with us over the winter has developed puffy legs. He has been out all summer so i think winter stabling and not much exercise is causing trouble. The owner doesnt seem overly concerned but other than my turfing him out when i muck out stables and keeping his legs clean what else can i do? Is bandaging still done?
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Post by troop on Nov 22, 2014 15:24:14 GMT 1
Hind legs only not front slight warm but not lame or even stiff. Had a mud fever type scab on one leg but that has cleared up now with care.
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Post by marychick on Nov 22, 2014 20:18:44 GMT 1
Possibly a stupid question but are you sure it's not lymphangistis?
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Post by troop on Nov 22, 2014 22:21:02 GMT 1
I'm not sure of anything I'm afraid. He isn't my horse I'm just looking after him. I have heard of that but will go investigate now so I can suggest to owner. It's worrying me I don't like it at all.
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Post by troop on Nov 23, 2014 0:09:15 GMT 1
Mmm having a thought......My hands are swelling up and have allergy lumps on them I thought was just the cold or something but it coincides with the horses legs swelling. Is it possible to get an allergy in 2 legs not 4? I was asked to use a 'home remedy' on his legs before turning him out his legs became puffy when my hands started to itch I did use gloves today but still got it on me. It's oil based but I have zero idea what else is in it. I wonder if it could be related?
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Post by marychick on Nov 23, 2014 15:45:23 GMT 1
I guess there's a chance it could be an allergy? It's just combined with the scab it sounds more like it could be lymphangistis. Might be worth talking to the owner about getting the vet out because you don't want an infection to take hold in an older horse. Fingers crossed it's not!  |
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Post by troop on Nov 23, 2014 16:24:27 GMT 1
My hands are better today and his legs have improved today to. Iv reported back to owner. The scabs no longer there it healed up and skin looks healthy. Mmm I don't know.
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Post by Pony-Nutt on Nov 24, 2014 6:30:31 GMT 1
I wouldnt bandage as if they swell then the bandages can do more harm than good. Magnetic boots would be good but if they are out of the question then maybe those elasticated tubular ones, I used to have some a while ago made for horses.
I would make sure there are no cereals in the diet and try to increase movement. If that cant be outside put a tiny haynet in each corner of the stable and give treat ball. Walk in hand. Turnout is the answer really.
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Post by Hannah on Nov 24, 2014 14:29:04 GMT 1
What's he being fed? Puffy legs (I believe) can be caused by too much protein. Also turnout or in-hand walking would help. Alfalfa may be the culprit.
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Post by annabelle h on Nov 24, 2014 16:25:11 GMT 1
Can be protein in grass/feed, but that's more usual in spring (though could be caused by new haylage/change of feed or grazing at this time of year).
I'd walk him for 10 mins if you're concerned, if it's just normal filling from standing in then the puffiness will go down. Al you can do is encourage him to move. A liver tonic can help but I wouldn't worry about it too much.
However, if his legs seemed at all sore to the touch, or the legs are hot and swollen, you would probably need the vet - could be lymphangitis or cellulitis from tiny mud fever scabs. Been down that road! If he's not sore he'll probably be fine.
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Post by troop on Nov 24, 2014 18:27:53 GMT 1
He is much better today just mildly puffy. Not sore or lame. He is in a balancer and chaff plus some kind of senior mix.
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 25, 2014 14:30:23 GMT 1
That's good  Sent from my SM-G800F using proboards |
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Post by troop on Nov 25, 2014 19:38:03 GMT 1
Legs fine tonight thank the gods!So is my hand.
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 25, 2014 20:51:47 GMT 1
Thank goodness! ! Sent from my SM-G800F using proboards |
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Post by impresario08 on Nov 25, 2014 21:13:55 GMT 1
My boy's legs fill up overnight and soon go down with exercise/turn-out |
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