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Discussion on Coronitis linked to leg swelling??
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pinehurs
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Posted on Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 - 9:53 pm:
We know of a horse whose owner has said he has cellulitis...has had it for several years, is worse in summer time than other times of the year. He's a big warmblood, 7 this year.
We took a look at him today, and the first thing I noticed was the tufted fur and raw skin on all four coronet bands; looked consistent with coronitis as described and shown in your articles here.
However, he also had severe swelling in his right hind leg from coronet to hock. Reminded me of lymphangitis, but just in the one leg, was NOT sore on it, trotted and cantered completely sound. They said that several times throughout the year it will just blow up like that....that they used DEX to try to control it.
Lastly, had swelling around the base of his sheath.
Is this consistent with cellulitis? Does that go hand and hand with the coronary band issues?
Is cellulitis a fairly manageable condition, or does it worsen chronically with time? Any ideas of the costs that would be associated if one were to try to maintain a horse with this (or these) conditions (obviously varying by area, vet, but ballpark treatments)?
Thanks!!
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Jan 14, 2008 - 6:51 am:
There is not enough information here to diagnose what is happening with those legs Pinehurst but I have not had a coronitis that also had cellulitis of the lower legs (lymphangitis). The treatment and prognosis for coronitis depends on the diagnosis (see the article associated with this forum for more on this). For more on cellulitis see, Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Leg Swellings » Hot & Painful Legs.
DrO
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