skint1
Well-Known Member
My new horse had the dentist yesterday, just a routine procedure, dentist mentioned he'd seen a mild bit of gum disease but nothing of note. My horse had been eating his haynet before the appointment, afterwards he tried to eat it and nearly choked, dentist pulled the haylage out of his mouth and said that he'd tried to eat it too fast. He's otherwise normal, grazing, had his tea (fast fibre) happy to have his bit in the mouth etc This morning I tied him up with his haynet to tack him up and once again he couldn't eat it without choking so I had to take it off him.
I've had the same dentist for all my horses for over 10 years, never had a bit of trouble, and none of my horses have ever had bad teeth or teeth issues,but I am now worried and wondering if I should phone a vet if he's no better after the weekend, but then what could they do to help anyway? . My other horse had his teeth done same time and he had no trouble. Luckily they doesn't need to eat hay or haylage at the moment, but I am worried that it might be the start of a problem.
Has anyone had a horse with a problem like this after routine dental exam? Is there anything I can do to help him?
I've had the same dentist for all my horses for over 10 years, never had a bit of trouble, and none of my horses have ever had bad teeth or teeth issues,but I am now worried and wondering if I should phone a vet if he's no better after the weekend, but then what could they do to help anyway? . My other horse had his teeth done same time and he had no trouble. Luckily they doesn't need to eat hay or haylage at the moment, but I am worried that it might be the start of a problem.
Has anyone had a horse with a problem like this after routine dental exam? Is there anything I can do to help him?