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I'm here again. My horse is on box rest with his first bout of Laminitis. He is on bute also antibiotics as he got a cough and snotty nose, it was due to the old hay I was feeding. The cough has now gone. But now I have noticed his sheath is swollen ( Bloody horses) I'm sure the vet cleaned it 2 weeks ago, because when he came out he thought the lifting of his hind legs could be a symptom of a dirty sheath. But i'm not entirely sure as he went on to treat for colic. When he had Laminitis. I've been on the net which says box rest can sometimes cause it to swell. I suppose another visit from the vet is on the cards. Just wondered if anyone had experienced this before and what would be the treatment. Obviously i can't turn out. Thanks again.
 
Afraid I don't know if related and I'm sure you should discuss with your vet. Can you wash his sheath in the meantime yourself?
 
I think you will find that your horse's sheath is swollen due to being on box rest and not being able to move around and any fluid (odema or however you spell it!!) will find the lowest point.

I would have a chat to the Vet before you call them out, as all the costs add up and I am sure they will be able to stop you worrying without a further bill.

I do feel for you having a horse on box rest, due to Laminitis, but it really is worth it .....

How old is he?
 
He is 15, the vet did the visual checks for cushings. I moved from a yard with terrible grazing. I'd only been at my new yard for a week when he came down with the laminitis. So it was almost certainly the lush grass that caused it. He will be out in a muzzle when he is better and stabled in the day. No way will I risk him getting it again.
 
You could try phoning Roger Hatch of Trinity Consultants, they do a mixture that could help. Phone number 01243551766.

The website is www.justbespoke.com

The mixture is B50

B50 - Feed in cases of Lymphangitis and in cases when legs, sheath, mammary glands and cheeks are filled. In cases of soft oedemas and in cases of body fluid retention. Feed in cases of urticaria (hives), and where a build up of toxins may have occurred in the blood and lymphatic system due to endo/enterotoxaemia. B50 is L94 with potassium complex and with extras to increase blood filtration and waste elimination. Feed 50ml three times daily or if that is not possible 75ml twice per day for 12 days. 2 Lts will cover this period.

Pauline
 
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