swollen legs

misssquirrel · Member Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Location: WI

help! my mare's hind legs are all swollen, almost up to her hocks, (kind of like when they stock up from standing too long) but she's been out in the pasture, they dont even have stalls. she's due to foal mid to late april, and is pretty heavy right now. could that be the problem? overweight? or do they retain water like prego women? lol. her front legs are fine. hind legs are also warm, and she doesnt want me touching them. dont flog me for this, but what are the symptoms of founder? i've never had a horse have that problem. (knock on wood). i pulled their grain anyhow, and they are both drinking normally, she is walking a little slow and stiff. thanks in advance for any advise or ideas... becky.
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Falling · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

Okay, first question is: How's your weather? Can you hose her down for twenty minutes or so a couple times a day and see if that will help with some of the discomfort?

Second: I have no idea whether a mare can get toxemia or not, but call a vet RIGHT NOW.

Third: Did I mention calling the vet?

misssquirrel · Member Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Location: WI

falling, weather- about 13 above yesterday, and breezy. toxemia, like from plants or something in the hay? or what. ever since i was in high school, everything went by the book. we've never had problems with our mares and stuff. god this makes me feel inadequate. will call him as soon as he opens.
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Falling · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:58 am Post subject:

horsewoman1965 · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

well, what did the vet say?
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misssquirrel · Member Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Location: WI

sorry, i couldnt get online. *stupid computers* the swelling started going down. the first thing we did is hold back her grain, he said keep an eye on her, and if she stayed the same or got worse, he would come out. *finances* but it sounds like a combination of her being a little over weight, and just standing around and eating hay combined with low activity. also, the ground is VERY frozen with no snow cover and she tends to be a little tender footed, another reason for inactivity. so we are again, going to keep a close eye on her, get some of the weight off, and see where that goes.

oh yeah, i didnt mean to be dense about the toxic thing. my mom said the same thing when i talked to her, and i remembered i had a girlfriend who swelled up like a water balloon when she was pregnant. lol.
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Ryle · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

Yeah, even if a horse has turnout during really cold weather they can still stock up because they just aren't as active. They stand around with their butts to the wind rather than roaming around to graze.

I hope your mare does well!

misssquirrel · Member Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Location: WI

thanks ryle! i cant wait till she foals. i'm soooo hoping for a colored app stud colt. hopefully she didnt pee the spots out when we bred her this time. lol cuz i will be in the market for a new stud soon, it's daddy isnt gettin any younger, and i really love their bloodlines. *gettin impatient*
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EAhola · Member Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 152 Location: Colorado

Hi,

You didn't mention how old your mare is... But from experience the older they are and the number of babies they've had factor in to the swelling. I find it to be common for the >12 YO mares to have swelling through out their 11 months.

I would check for any cuts or infection in the hoof first. If their eyes are alert, eating, all good -- except for the swollen legs... Just keep an eye on her.

The last few months waiting for tha foal are always the hardest. You can see that baby moving around and you just can't wait.

Good Luck!
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biggs · Weanling Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 8 Location: somerset

some horses have a poor lymophatic system and this causes the legs to swell!!!!!!

Colten · Yearling Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 20

My mare is due May 7th and has really bad edema. Vet was out the other day giving vacs and she made a comment about it. Nothing really to worry about, though in my mare's case it's not on her legs, but between her front legs and all along her belly and udder. I imagine it could spread to the feet though.

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