Please help - found lump & advice needed

[05kitty93]

Hi,

I hope I have a) explained this properly and b) worrying over nothing.

Last night I went up the farm as usual and found what looked like & felt like a lump on her throat, about the size of a 50p. It doesnt seem to be hurting her and when i touch it it moves around. I cant find one on the other horses up the farm & the lump is only on one side and not the other.

I havent called the vet just yet, but will do as I want peace of mind.

What do you guys think?

Sorry but it is worrying me.
Ruth

 

[dieseldog]

Is it up near where her head joins the neck? It might be her Thyroid gland. Do you have any pics?

 

[05kitty93]

No I dont have any pics - will take some tomorrow.

yeah it's where her head joins the neck.

 

[lizzieuk1]

could also be the parotid gland, these are usually only palpable easily in small animals but is prob worth getting it checked out if its still there in a couple of days, also has she got any sign of a snotty nose? if so then def get vet asap

 

[05kitty93]

Oh yes will check snotty nose re stangles - didnt see any snot tonight tho.

She is a 15hh welsh d.

 

[only_me]

is she grey?

 

[kerilli]

i wouldn't worry about it, sounds like a gland to me tbh.

 

[05kitty93]

No she is the Chestnut in my sig.

 

[Tia]

Don't forget we are all seeing the last flush of new grass right now. This is a sure way of grass glands coming up. I wouldn't worry about it unless it changes shape/alters in some way.