horse struggling to chew

[debsflo]

my 17 year old warmblood is uncomfortable in her mouth.she last had her teeth done in january and has never needed much work.this started last night and takes about 10 attempts to chew before managing to get going with hay.have rung dentist who cant come before monday.shes a real foodie and i am worried it will get worse and she wont be able to eat although i would get the vet out if that was the case,just wittling really would you be ok to leave it.she is managing her full amount but slowly.

 

[sandr]

Id definatly get the vet out. She might have a problam with her jaw

 

[ruscara]

If she were mine, I would get the vet. She could have a broken tooth, or an abscess, anything. And she could be in considerable pain. I would want to know, and have it treated. I hope she is OK.

 

[FanyDuChamp]

It can't harm to get the vet out, you don't want her lose weight as we go into autumn/winter. I hope everything is okay with her.

 

[Leary]

Is there any external injuries around the jaw? Could she have been kicked?

 

[debsflo]

no shes only out with a mini .decided im getting vet tomorrow to check her.shes a sweetie and never complains so i would feel terrible if shes struggling with an abscesss or something