cellulitis

Penfold used to get bouts of it but has been fine for quite a while. I used to have to put leg wraps or bandages on and give epsom salts and anti biotics if it was really bad.Good luck try to keep him moving and gently massage, Penfold's legs look perfect so no long term problems if you catch it quickly
 
Someone at my yard had a TB that'd had odd bouts of lameness and tendon trouble. Eventually he developed cellulitis in one leg. I think the vet said that repeated inflammation in the leg weakens the walls of the veins and lymphatic system so fluid is not properly returned up the leg. He said it would probably always be there and always be more noticeable after the horse had stood in a stable for any length of time. But beyond that he said don't worry about it!
 
When i worked at an equine spa, we had lots of cellulitis cases. It really helped increase the circulation, therefore get the fluid moving. Controlled walking also helped.
 
Cellulitis - tends to reoccur especially if the horse is kept in for an extended period of time. The lymph is not working correctly and so the legs fill, ususally the hind as these are furthest away from the heart. Exercise, exercise, exercise seems to be the only way to keep this under control, this literally forces the leg lymph system to pump properly. There are now feed additives on the market targeted at lymphatic probelms but not tried these. Check very carefully for cuts & abrasions on the susceptible legs, these can also cause the lymph to react and flare up, antibiotics will generally need to be given immediately to help.
 
My TB use to have occasional bouts of cellulitis in his right hind leg. I found lots of cold hosing and stable bandages helped alot and after that, as has been said on here already gentle exercise helped i.e. turnout rather than leave in or gentle walking on a horse walker
 
My horse had two attacks last year and it was caused by the tiniest little graze.Since keeping her in brushing boots for all work she hasnt reopened cut and reinfected area.
 
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