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My horse has had a swollen knee for about 3 weeks. It is ...

Sent to Pet Experts May 25, 2006 11:27 a.m.

My horse has had a swollen knee for about 3 weeks. It is also swollen right below the knee...however it is not warm, painful..and it has not made him lame. It stays the same...i have been cold hosing it, wrapping it, and putting liniment on it...but it hasn't seemed to help. He seems fine accept that knee and leg is bigger than the other...please help!

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May 25, 2006 11:38 a.m. (11 minutes and 12 seconds later)

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Hi, I need to know a few things to help you. How old is your horse? What breed? What condition is he in? Could he have been hurt and you don't know it? kicked? fell? You have to be my eyes because I can't see him. Front or back of knee? How far down? Tell me as much as you can I will be glad to try and help you.Do you work him hard? Can you think of anything different that could have happened 3-4 weeks ago?

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Sent May 25, 2006 4:03 p.m. (4 hours and 25 minutes later)

Hi! Ok, heres some more info. About 3 months ago my horse got a bad trim job..and he has had ligament problems ever since. They have gotten better but the knee thing just popped up 2 to 3 weeks ago. He defanitly could have done something to it I just dont know what. He is 8 years old and a Thoroughbred. I have had him for 3 years and nothing like this has ever happened..I dont really work him hard..every once in a while I will. I can't think of anything different that has happened. The swelling is in the front of the knee (but still also a little swollen behind) And in the leg right below the knee...it bulges outward. I hope this is of some help..let me know if you need to know anything else.

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May 25, 2006 6:57 p.m. (2 hours and 53 minutes later)

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Multiple cats/own vet care/feral cat TNR/raised lassie collies/wildlife advocate

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