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Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Foal or Newborn, Underbite, Lower Jaw Protrudes Forward
Summary
An underbite (also known as an undershot jaw, sow mouth, monkey mouth) is a situation in which the lower jaw (mandible) protrudes out further than the upper jaw (maxilla), causing the lower teeth to protrude forward. It may result from a congenital defect (common in miniature breeds), or from injury or trauma to the lower jaw.
If your foal has an underbite, your vet should examine them promptly. In mild cases, foals are able to nurse. In severe cases this condition could inhibit nursing. As with the opposite problem (overbite) there may be a window of opportunity early in life in which your vet may be able to help solve this problem through surgical means. As foals age, surgical options may decrease.
If your foal has an underbite, your vet should examine them promptly. In mild cases, foals are able to nurse. In severe cases this condition could inhibit nursing. As with the opposite problem (overbite) there may be a window of opportunity early in life in which your vet may be able to help solve this problem through surgical means. As foals age, surgical options may decrease.
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your role
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
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your vet's role
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- How severe do you think the problem is?
- Can the foal nurse?
- Does the foal appear healthy otherwise?
- Is the foal active and nursing?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
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Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
