facial swelling

[5311]

Hello. I noticed a few days ago that my horse has some slight facial swelling. Its underneath from her muzzle to her throat. Her cheeks are very slightly up too? I'm thinking that its probably just glands but am interested to hear any other views. i.e do i need to call vet etc?

 

[sarahrees]

How old is she?

 

[5311]

Hello. She's a 13 year old grey arab if thats of any help...

 

[sarahrees]

Was going to say it might be her teeth coming through as my 2yr old Section As are goinng through the same swellings at the moment.
Could it be her teeth

 

[5311]

She had her teeth done last month and i had a peek in her mouth yesterday and i certainly couldn't see anything troubling. She's ok in herself, eating etc. Our grass is very short so im suspecting glands but i'll put a call in to the vet tomorrovv...

 

[sarahrees]

bless her the weather being up and down in mucking mine up, my old mares coat started getting thicker last week and she was moulting today. madness
hope she ok though

 

[Izzwizz]

Not 100% sure but does eating buttercups cause swelling like this? Seem to think I have read this somewhere

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

I'd be paranoid if there's strangles in your area. Certainly sounds like salivary glands but the $64,000 question is WHAT? Could be just grass glands from chewing but I'd defo get the vet to investigate.