At 22:38:40 on 16.06.09, HorseVet wrote:
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At 15:47:33 on 18.06.09, Dundee wrote:
SARCOIDS My 6 year old Connemara/TB cross has had two sarcoids emerge since I bought him six months ago. Neither are where the tack will bother them and I've had a look at the available info on the web and am hoping he won't need any treatment but anyone know what the chances are he will get more? And are they bothering him? Should I expect big problems selling him? Thanks

At 23:07:09 on 21.06.09, HorseVet wrote:
Hi Dundee Sarcoids are difficult to predict and although may not interfere with tack etc will be noted on a vettings and are likely to affect the price etc at selling. There are homeopathic options you could try to treat them. Best wishes HorseVet
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At 21:11:21 on 23.06.09, Rahara wrote:
Hiya, I have a 13yr old gelding, for the last 2yrs he's had a clicking in his legs and was a bit stiff on the inside back not lame,he lives out 24\7 happier that way, I left him off for the winter because his hoofs weren't great did a little riding,started back with him 5 weeks ago got him shod and he wasn't great with the farrier lifting his back inside leg lost a shoe last week because his hoofs are soft didn't know this because it's the first time the farrier told me anyway I'm prepared to wait and fix that, the worst thing was when his back inside leg was lifted he was grunting and obviously in pain,wouldn't stand at all shifting around ,I'm having a chiro look at him next week had one before that pulled his legs everywhere even had him standing on 2 legs, I'm just walking him out in hand now as he is overweight would you think this OK or am I doing him more harm?

At 22:39:31 on 23.06.09, HorseVet wrote:
Hi I think you're right to get him checked out and see what the chiro finds. It could be from his back or another joint in that leg - it depends what mileage there is on the clock and what he was asked to do relative to his ability. It could be arthritis for example. If you have to get it checked further and it looks like racking up a big bill then get back to me because with the techniques I use I can investigate what is going on more cheaply than nerve blocks, bone scintigraphy etc Best wishes HorseVet
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At 22:24:58 on 30.06.09, Angelalain wrote:
Hi, you don't seem to have a section for this! My little mare has developed Cushings.She is 18 years old, and is a Welsh /Anglo Arab cross. Although she does not have laminitus, and she has only once, three summers ago, ever had a touch of it, she had several other symptoms. I lost a 9yr old to very aggressive Cushings 7 years ago and I recognised the pads over the eyes and the raging appetite! Her main symptoms were those two and greatly increased urination, her bed was like a swamp! She was also much rougher in her coat than before.She has been given Pergolide, and has been on it for about 7 weeks now, the improvement is great! She has improved in her coat, the pads over the eyes have gone down and, thank goodness, she is much drier. What I would like to know is how long will the Pergolide keep it at bay? The vet told my friend'laminitus will get her in the end', But she's not had it, and is always on restricted grazing. What can I expect in the future?

At 22:54:51 on 30.06.09, HorseVet wrote:
Hi To be honest the cushings cases I've treated i used homeopathic-type bioresonance remedies I make up for individuals using my e-Lybra so I haven't got any experience with pergolide to answer your query although I'm pretty sure there's no set time period and if you manage her well then there's a good chance the laminitis will hold off. Best wishes HorseVet
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At 20:47:32 on 01.07.09, PP wrote:
Any suggestions please for curing mallanders? My 4 year old piebald (mainly grey) cob suffers scabby patches behind his knees.

At 21:47:36 on 01.07.09, HorseVet wrote:
Mallanders is usually chorioptic mange. There are various conventional treatments from Frontline to injection with Doramectin. There are probably herbal options or homeopathic treatments if you prefer. A mixture of pig oil and sulphur is the traditional old treatment. Best wishes HorseVet
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At 20:55:56 on 06.07.09, eileen wrote:
Hi -can you tell me if it's normal for my dogs to eat grass or is it an old wive's tale that they need to be wormed? Thanks!