Lump in horses throat

[Rocky715]

not sure if many will remember but in about May time Rocky suffered from choke and went for an endoscopy but nothing was found in the oesophagus or anywhere else, and she did have a really good look. He did have a little lump in his throat right at the top where the glands are, under the skin but not actually in his oesophagus. The vet had a look at this and said she didnt think it was anything bad tho. He has been having soup to eat ever since as we didnt know the cause of the choke. I noticed tonight he was trying to rub his throat where this lump is on the fence post, so it seems a little itchy and i think it may be bigger than before.

It is a moveable lump and feels rather soft. The lump is on his right side only.

Any ideas what to do? He doesnt actually seem in any discomfort at all and can still eat his soup and a carrot/apple fine.

 

[Rocky715]

now in veterinary oops

 

[kellyeaton]

i would take him back to the vets if he is itching it i am that is a sure sign it is bothering him!

 

[Rocky715]

ok ok. i was going to call the vet when i saw him itching it but lady at yard laughed and said not to as i was being "silly". thats the only reason i looked for a 2nd opinion on here before i decided what to do...

 

[kellyeaton]

its your horse you know him better than any one so if you are worried get the vet dont listen to any one else! as o always say it is better to be safe than sorry!

 

[merlinsquest]

Why not try phoning the vet and seeing what he says rather than rushing in there and getting a bill..... also give it a couple of days before you do anything as he may have just been bitten by a fly and it might not be the lump itching at all.... may just be coincidence

 

[Rocky715]

thank you for your help

he does suffer if he is bitten so you are right - maybe it is a coincidence. xx