We have an outside mare that has a droopy lip as of tonight. She is getting close to 20 yrs old, but has not had the droopy lip until tonight so it is not from age. From what I have found so far, it is likely nerve damage from some sort of blunt trauma (I have no idea from what-she is not with other horses, but is on our yard where she is free to roam and flirt with the stallions). She is droopy on her right side and her muzzle is skewed to the left. She is eating fine, drinking fine, breathing fine, no fever, no behavioral changes and seems her regular self. I called her owner right away and let her know and she does not want to do a vet visit as she has had a lot of bad luck this year and is stretched thin already.
Does anyone have experience with this? I am watching her for even the slightest changes. I really think it's just nerve damage though from what i've read. I have Bute and banamine on hand -should I give her an anti-inflammatory? Anything else? I just want to do everything I can for her.
Does anyone have experience with this? I am watching her for even the slightest changes. I really think it's just nerve damage though from what i've read. I have Bute and banamine on hand -should I give her an anti-inflammatory? Anything else? I just want to do everything I can for her.