Recent content by collie

Hi, Sarcoids are a real pain no one knows what causes them some horses are just more inclined to get them than other could be something in the ground or flies. I tried sarcx was as about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. In the end i had to get the vet and used the Liverpool cream...

Hi, Thanks to all for the advice on how to manage my pony after a mild bout of laminitis. The only trouble is i am not sure it was now even though the vet confirmed it. The pony did not show any of the classic signs and has now appeared to have recovered extremely quick compared to what i am...

Hi, Just reading the posts regards digital pulses. From my experience when things in the horse are ok the pulse just at the fetlock is hard to find at rest which suggest there is no problem. If the pulse is strong and can be found easily that suggests a problem which is normally associated...

Thanks to all for the replies. Having read other posts regarding laminitis i am beginning to wonder if it really was laminitis as she seems to have recovered very very quick compared to the norm.

Blistering and pin firing were quite common in my fathers time on working horses, it looks a lot worse than it is. As other posts have indicated the healing process after it, is supposed to improve blood flow to the effected area. I have no idea how successful it is but my father said it does work.

Hi, Any one got any advice for my Shetland pony. She came up lame around a week ago i thought it was laminitis as she had a pulse in her front feet. Vet called and confirmed it. She was kept in during the day and out at night on a worn small paddock for three nights. She is now belting around...

The whole law surrounding hunting is a mess and i think everyone knows this. The police cant keep control in our inner cities so chasing after people who still go out hunting in what ever form is quite rightly way down on there list of priorities. Having lived in the country all my life i still...

After much concern over the lumps on my cobs back finally got a biopsy done and it was diagnosed as collagen necrosis. Basically anything can cause it and surgery is the only way to get rid of the lumps. Vet advice leave alone. However just for information the hair had come off the lumps so i...

Hi, Looking at the pics i would say you have a classic case of worbles. Thye are definitely not sarcoids.. rgds

Hi, If you have time that would be helpful.

Any one no what pig oil is made from and what its uses are. Is it a prescription thing if not where can you get it. Friend of mine was advised to try it for a minor skin problem on her mare.

Hi, One of my heavy cobs has something like this i think the correct term is collagen necrosis/granuloma. They appear out of nowhere and can be quite horrible to look at. In my cobs case they are about the size of 50p and the hair has come off, they are totally painless and do not appear to...

Hi, Most of these supplements are limited in what they can achieve although they can help a little. There is no cure for the complaint apart from pain management as it is for humans. Keeping on the move all the time along with a supplement and liberal use of bute i have found to be the best...

Hi, Just saw your post thought i would put your mind at rest. One of my horses [a heavy cob mare] has three lumps on her back and the hair has come off, she has had them about a year now. They are painless as you can squeeze bash and prod them with no re-action. I had the vet out twice and...

Trying to get some information on DMSO and its uses would be greatful for all info good or bad and what symptoms people have used it for.