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Discussion on Boots or bandages for lower hind leg swelling
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New Member:
Aliazb
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Posted on Wednesday, Sep 8, 2004 - 10:16 am:
My 19yr old horse was moved last month from being pasture kept 24/7 to a facility with stables and turn out paddocks (move to new city made this a necessity). Since the change, I have notice moderate swelling in the lower part of both hind legs when he is kept in the stall overnight. There is no lameness and the swelling is tremendously reduced after being turned out all day but I'm not sure that it is ever all gone. I have been keeping him out as much as possible night and day, however the reality is that he will need to come in at times and as the weather becomes worse in the winter this will probably happen more and more.
I have read the articles on bandages and linaments and poultices etc. I am not a proficient bandager and the idea of having to wrap his legs everyday seems a bit daunting. I've looked at some of the professional choice boots. I like the looks of the sports medicine boots and particularly the combined boot (splint and hoof). I'm concerned that the swelling may just move down below the bandage if it is not wrapped all the way to the hoof.
Do these boots provide pressure or should I put something under it? Would I keep it on all of the time or only when he is in the stall? Should I use a linament (no wrap) or poultice in addition to the boots?
Thanks for any advice.
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Sep 8, 2004 - 9:55 pm:
Hello Alison,
Most of these boots will provide pressure to reduce much of the swelling. If alone there is still some filling a layer of thick cotten under the boots will improve the ability to reduce swelling. For controlling "stocking up" only while the horse is up will they be needed. Polticing should not be needed for simple stocking up.
DrO
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Aliazb
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Posted on Monday, Sep 20, 2004 - 2:02 pm:
just wanted to let you know that i did purchase the sports medicine boots. they are very easy to put on and I am thrilled with the results. I think his legs are less swollen when he comes out of the stall than when he is turned out. thanks for you input
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 - 5:49 am:
Super Alison.
DrO
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Imogen
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Posted on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 - 2:47 am:
Alison, what make did you get? I have to bring in one of my horses in the next couple of weeks when the weather gets bad and she has started to develop stocking up in the stable over the past couple of years (don't know if her being in foal has anything to do with it, like pregnant women?)
Anyway, I was thinking of trying boots to see if they would help her. I definitely know I don't have time to bandage her every night.
All the best
Imogen
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