OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
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Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Swelling of Multiple Joints
Weight Loss, Thin, Losing Weight
Loss of Muscle Mass, Generalized, on Top-line or Back
Eating Slowly, Taking Long Time to Finish a Meal
Clicking or Snapping of Hind Limbs at Walk
Will Not Stand for Farrier, Will Not Hold Leg Up for Long
Dropping Chewed Feed or Hay Balls, Quidding
Limb or Joint Seems to have Reduced Range of Motion
Not Eating, Loss of Appetite, Not Hungry
Cannot Seem to Get Up, Lying Down, Seems Aware
Dropping Grain or Feed Abnormally when Eating
Lameness, Generally
Haircoat, Long & Curly or Wavy
Poor Appearing, Ill Thrift, Generally
Obvious Stumbling or Tripping, Even when Not Under Saddle
Lying Down More Than Normal, or Getting Up & Down
Dull or Poor Haircoat
White Hair appears on Body, Head, Face or Elsewhere
Swelling of Joint or Tendon Sheath in Lower Leg
Heart Murmur Heard with Stethoscope (in Adult)
Fetlock Sagging Low, Hyper-Extending (in Adult)
Reluctant to Move, Walk. Not Under Saddle
Tooth, Lost & Found
Stumbling, Seems Uncoordinated Under Saddle
Dog-Sitting, Sitting on Hindquarters, Forequarters Raised
Crab Walking or Uneven Tracking
Hind-End Leans or Falls to One Side, One Hind Limb Seems Weak
Manure has Grain, Corn or Oats in It
Abdominal Pain, Colic Signs
Eye looks Sunken
Suddenly Stops or Resists Moving Forward Under Saddle
Eye, Sunken Area behind & above Eyes
Worsening Attitude or Performance Under Saddle
Down with Limbs Tipped Up, Cast
Catastrophic Injury, Suffering Horse, No Access to Vet
Cannot Hear, Seems Deaf
I might need these skills if my horse has this diagnosis.
A good life: reasonable workload throughout life, consistent exercise throughout life, excellent nutrition throughout life, good dental and hoof care throughout life, quality companionship (owner/trainer/other horses) throughout life. Nutritional supplements may be of use in some cases.
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