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My horse has a leg injury and vet suggests euthanasia. Any hope?
How sad! That really depends on the diagnosis and exactly what is going on with your horse. You could always get a second opinion from a different vet and see if there is a treatment that would help. Hope that he can be treated and recovers.
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Is it safe to use horse Marquis left in a cold car overnight?
I think the most reliable source to answer this question would be Merial who manufactures this medication. Call 1-888-MERIAL1, option 2, option 4. This will prioritize and transfer your message to the appropriate party.
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My horse can't stand up but is still eating. What should I do?
She needs to be examined by a vet if she doesn't have enough strength to stand. That is very concerning so please call your vet and have her seen as soon as possible. Your vet can run lab-work to help diagnose and treat her problem.
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Mare's hind legs plaiting, croup uneven. Should I ride or call vet?
I would advise you to get an equine vet out to look at her as soon as you can. What you describe may be due to sacroiliac pain, but aspects of it such as problems placing her feet would make me wonder regarding a neurological issue. I would advise you not to ride her until the vet has checked her out, for your own safety and to avoid worsening any problem. You can walk her in hand. I hope it is nothing too serious and you find resolution quickly.
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My horse has a deep leg cut, swollen, not bearing weight. No vet!
I would be extremely worried that this laceration went into his pastern joint on his worst cut leg. The only way to know is this is for a vet to do a joint tap. I know you said there are no vets around but I'm not really sure what you expect us to be able to tell you over the internet. He needs to be examined in person and have some testing done to figure out why he is so lame. It could also be that tendons in the back of the leg have been cut or it could be both. If the joint is infected it needs to be flushed sterilely under anesthesia otherwise it will never get better, only worse. I have no idea what antibiotics you are giving him or even if it is the correct dose. Do you have anti-inflammatories to give him like Bute or Banamine? How much does this horse weigh so we can tell if you are dosing him correctly? I'm not sure we can be of much help without a lot more information. I strongly recommend you do a private consult with me or one of our vets so that you can get more one on on
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