Flu jab

[CPW]

My horse had his yearly flu jab on Monday - never had any problems with it before but last night he seemed quite down in himself. Lethargic, quiet - not his usual rowdy self! He was eating, drinking and going to the toilet as normal. This morning he seemed a bit brighter but for some reason seems reluctant to put his head down i.e., when eating his breakfast and having his snackball. After 30 seconds or so he is fine - I have checked him over and nothing seems to be obviously wrong?? Any ideas.......

 

[kellyeaton]

my horse when had his annual injections usually goes slighly lame and cn not move his neck side to side for about three days after that he his usally fine i think some time when they stab the horse they must catch a nerve or a muscle and bruise it but you know how much your artm aches when you have a jab your self leave it for three days if no better call the vet for some advice!

 

[CPW]

Thanks very much Babybells, I was hoping it would be related. I will keep a close eye on him over the next couple of days and if still concerned I will get the vet out.

 

[Cazzah]

My TB had his jabs last week and was a little under the weather and went lame for 3 days and then came sound miraculously (after some TLC and box rest!). I'd keep an eye on him like you say but I'm sure it'll be fine.....

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

My vet always advises to give the horse the day of the injection plus 2 more days off so I'd just give your boy a day or two more of tlc and then bring him carefully back into work. If he's still not right after a week, I'd ring the vets for advice x