what do you think this is and would it concern you?

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one huge legs, two swollen legs and one just swollen to fetlock, three heels have this sort of scabby area.
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Yes it would concern me. I'd be getting a vet out urgently-could well be lymphangitis. My horse has suffered from this and he also has similar looking heel sores-which in his case are permanent.
 
thank you makes me feel a bit better, called the vet twice yesterday, didn;t want to come out, just told me to hose and bandage and put fly cream on, thought I was going mad!!
Called again this morning, didn't want to come and see him, so sent pictures and have at least picked up antibiotics, antiinflammatories and some shampoo to wash them with.
I thought I was losing the plot!!
 
A vet who diagnoses over the phone? That's clever. Think I'd be looking for one who is prepared to come out to see the horse in order to confirm his diagnosis.
 
Beausmate for what its worth, i do think she is wrong, but did think she was right about the danilon and antibiotics, its a start!
of course changing vets does cause havoc with making an insurance claim esp if the condition hasn't been seen before, in the past have nearly not been paid out because of it!
And it was innocent as I had moved from lancashire to yorkshire.
Not sure a new vet would have been glad to see me on bank holiday monday. lol.

Vet on sunday did tell me to walk him! i did ask was he sure as i had already told him he has a check ligament injury, - he then changed his mind.

to be honest i thought i must be being an over sensitive mother, so kind of reassured you lot would have wanted your horse to have been seen as well.
 
Hi ya, have the field's been sprayed with something? or possible the start of mud fever or some horses are even allergic to thistle, just a thought have you managed to get the vet out yet ?:confused:
 
That'll be any interesting bill - wonder if they'll charge a call out fee? My vet charges a call out / consultation fee as one item.
 
I'd call the vet out - and get another vet (who actually comes when called).

I'd be tempted to bathe it with epsom salts (hand full to half a bucket of water to dissolve) which will get anything nasty out but not affect it enough so the vet cannot work/see what's going on.

looks like either mud fever (??) or a infection to me..
 
no not out yet vet today didn't want to see he either, they only want to see him if he doesnt improve in a few days with the antibiotics and danilon I have collected today, the vet has told me to give him one sachet of danilon a day and on the packet it says 2 twice a day! not sure why, but he has had ulcers in the past.
I will be absolutely furious if they charge me the same as coming out.
to be honest I did complain about yesterday vets attitude to the vet who I spoke to today (and he is one of the senior partners. Sure he was a bit flippant with me years ago when same horse had ulcers.)
I did call and speak to the vet twice yesterday I hope they don't want to charge me for that either.
I am on the verge of complaining formally as it is.

We have done not spraying, the only thing thats changed is the sheep got put in the field recently, but don't know if sheep can have something that can pass to horses.

He origianlly started with some swollen areas on his tummy which i assumed were fly bites, then he got a swollen knee with a tiny tiny scab on knee. then big swollen lump on that leg, then huge leg, then others came up with the scabs on heels / coronet bands in the image! I have never seen anything like it, think vet thinks its a mud fever bacteria thing and cellulitis now! I think its something more related to the bites!
 
Hi. No idea what is wrong with your horse but I would want the vet to look at it.
Every time I have phoned my vet they have come to see the horse before prescribing any medication.
 
don't worry too much i would see if the antibiotics work first at least you won't get a call out fee and they would only do the same thing to see if it cleared whether they came out or not , maybe if possible move him into a field without sheep. don't think it sound's like bite's could have it on the other areas due to lying down.
 
Personally I would be looking to change my vet. It maybe that their first course of action would be antibiotics and bute but without looking at it it is difficult to tell. But at least you did send some photos and they have looked at these. Don't panic because I am sure it will be ok and most things like this, in my experience, are treated with antibiotics and bute to start with.
 
Ern if he has had ulcers in the past he really shouldn't have danilon as that can make them flare again.

My vets won't give antibiotics without seeing the horse period.
 
I know! so does the vet, he had to have danilon three weeks ago as he has damaged his check ligament.
I also think you are right, didn't think they were supposed to prescribe without seeing an animal.
But I think the swelling has subsided a little, only the left fore is significantly swollen above the fetlock, the other legs only to the fetlock and its not massive,
the weeping coronet bands concern me, in the morning a section of his hoof is covered in shavings which is stuck due to the weeping.
More lumps have appeared today at the top of his back leg and I can see the scabs are coming as well.
Have been using hibiscrub very diluted, but wonder if its still a bit to harsh, Not sure what else to use, then have been putting sudocrem on as I turnout.
He is very annoyed by the flies at the moment and is stamping when they are around - this inspite of my applying fly repellant and gel when turning out plus he is wearing a rug to cover as much of him as possible.
I know its itching as he keeps scratching it with his teeth.
I ended up putting his sports medicine boots on today as the flies were annoying him, it was the best i could do at the time, may try making him some leg covers tomorrow if I can find some suitable material. Any advice or comments welcome!
 
Haven't the rules of animal ownership changed recently, meaning as an owner, we would be breaking the law NOT to call a vet/take to a vet when needed.....surely the vet is breaking that same law by refusing to come out?

I would be furious.....If I rang for a vet, I would expect a vet to come, whether there was something wrong or not....
 
he still has one fat leg and one fat fetlock, the fat fetlock has weeping sores above the coronet band, a new patch has appeared at the top of the same leg.
Had an interesting converstion with the insurance today as they wanted to know what the vet diagnosed!!
Anyway to change vet is not a problem just need a letter from new vet. He still has a few days antibiotics so will give it a day or so more and then worry.
My horsey friend saw it today for the first time and was furious the vet wouldn't come out.
But I think he is feeling better in himself.
 
I would be very concerned as something like this can become very severe without prompt treatment and can cause long term damage. I've put a link to an article in H&H that may be of some use.

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/86033.html

I'm gobsmacked at the attitude of your vet if what you are saying is true. I've never known a vet not come out when I've called them and asked for a visit. At the first hint of coronary band / patern swelling associated with mud fever I had my vet out - maybe I'm lucky that I can afford to do so but I know this type of problem can be very serious if left and I think it is false economy not to deal with promptly as later problems are much harder to deal with and it means the horse is out of action.

I hope you are lucky and it responds to the current treatment.
 
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