xrockinrobyn
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the above. My horse has had a swollen/lumpy tongue for a while now. The vet is coming down to check it out and I didn't get him out any sooner because:
1. He is eating fine
2. He is drinking fine
3. He is breathing fine
it is the strangest thing and I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what it might be before the vet comes (he's coming on tuesday).
The swelling itself starts about half way back on his tongue so i first though that he had possibly been stung or something. I was cold hosing it and waiting for any change but nothing happened. I was hesitant to put his bridle on to begin with, but decided to test it, and he's 100% fine with it in. He even leans on the bit like he normally does and has seemed fine to be ridden and lunged with the bit in. The lump is under the skin, and looks to start just after the gap between his teeth. It is normal coloured, doesn't appear to hurt him and he salivates like normal. It also doesn't appear to have any lacerations, pussing or the like around or near it. It also seems to go right down to the back of his tounge, so I would expect it to cause him breathing problems, but it doesn't seem to.
As I said, the vet is coming out, but I was just curious as to what people think it might be as I've scared myself reading about tumours and all sorts.
Thanks in advance
1. He is eating fine
2. He is drinking fine
3. He is breathing fine
it is the strangest thing and I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what it might be before the vet comes (he's coming on tuesday).
The swelling itself starts about half way back on his tongue so i first though that he had possibly been stung or something. I was cold hosing it and waiting for any change but nothing happened. I was hesitant to put his bridle on to begin with, but decided to test it, and he's 100% fine with it in. He even leans on the bit like he normally does and has seemed fine to be ridden and lunged with the bit in. The lump is under the skin, and looks to start just after the gap between his teeth. It is normal coloured, doesn't appear to hurt him and he salivates like normal. It also doesn't appear to have any lacerations, pussing or the like around or near it. It also seems to go right down to the back of his tounge, so I would expect it to cause him breathing problems, but it doesn't seem to.
As I said, the vet is coming out, but I was just curious as to what people think it might be as I've scared myself reading about tumours and all sorts.
Thanks in advance
