on the subject of vets...

[ldlp111]

i have a cob x. a couple of months ago whilst in paddock on own his front right leg swelled up. it started at knee and went down leg, so vet came said most likely a infection gave anti-biotics and bute, box rest leg went after about a week.

then about 2 weeks ago again same leg swelled up again starting at knee and then down leg, vet came again and said he's probly knocked himself so more box-rest, injection and bute.

now knee has still got big bump on front, there is no lameness and never has been.

but would you ot expet vet maybe to do a blood test or something rule anything serious out??
he did say next port of call would be x-ray. now ive just had alot of work done to other horse bill amounting to around£1800 which insurance have covered, but this horse is not insured so do you think he's assuming he is in order make £££?

any thoughts welcome

choc biscuits if you got this far

 

[TheMule]

X-ray sounds like it would be the most useful diagnostic tool in this case.
A blood test wouldnt show anything of any use.

 

[Booboos]

Agree with what TheMule said.

 

[ldlp111]

ok thanks for opinion

well i've been looking for other horses bills but unfortunatly they are with insurance company. so any idea how much a x-ray costs?

as we all know vets dont know how much everything costs

 

[angie1]

My vets charge £50 for first Xray, £10 for each additional plate for "normal" machine (as you would need for a leg). It's £80 for first plate for high power machine (backs etc)