Thyroid question?

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My old horse is now 34 years young, still hacks out and has never given me a vet bill.

He is very overweight at the moment, not just a spring grass belly. The whole yard are on just one low-sugar feed per day and are looking good except him.

I noticed today he has a big movable lump in his throat latch, abut the size of a small orange. No nasal discharge or respiratory problems.

Could this be an enlarged thyroid, if so does anyone know what the treatment options are? That is drugs - I don't think surgery is an option for an old boy like this. I don't want him pts as he has such a happy life.

 

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No vets on this forum who can talk about signs and symptoms of Thyroid disorder?

 

[pines of rome]

My last horse had an egg sized enlarged gland for ten years, it never seemed to bother him, so I was advised to just leave it alone!

 

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Thank you that is reasuring, I will get vet in tomorrow. I am not totally confident with vet services here though!!