Manyspots
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I have tried to quickly find past posts on contracted tendons but thought I would post here and see if any quick replies. We had a nice filly foaled at 10pm last night, but front legs were what I considered to be contracted. they "buckled" under when she stood. And her leg muscles/tendons seemed quite stiff. It is now a bit after 9AM she has been up nursing, I helped early on with that and now her left front leg appears to have straightened out. There is still quite a bit of the golden slippers on both hooves yet. her right front leg still "buckles"/bends under. I mentioned possible Tetracycaline from Becky I think posted earlier. vet although great to try anything is a bit cautious about it. (more of a cow, sheep, hog vet) He wanted to know how much and where shot is given? Anyone, Becky? right in leg muscle or where. Also I found someone mentioned Vit E/Selenium he seemed to like that idea. And of course there is always shredding tendons but hoping we don't have to go that drastic. Anyone more experiences you could share with some info? Nervous "grandma" here always wants everything perfect. any things you tried/time line appreciated much! She is nursing good and stands but does bend leg at bottom under, leg seems stiff yet to me. Help! Vet running a bit late will be here around 1:30PM today. Lavonne
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