islandminis
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Today I went out to bring Bo and Chocolate up to the barn - alls well, they come running down the field to me -- I was getting the halter onto Bo and he did this wierd jerk/step backup (thought he was just trying to avoid the halter, which he normally doesn't do) and then his right hind just went under and he fell down. I had to help him get back up and then he could not put any weight in that leg. His flanks were quivering a bit and he got a bit sweaty. That was 3 hrs ago - right now he is just standing - he is not moving around much, a bit of shifting about. He was obviously sweaty, has the appearance of "dew: on him but is warm and dry underneath. He appears to be putting the foot firmly on the ground now but I don't think he is putting much weight on it. No head hanging. I did phone the vet but he just said "could be several things, bring him in for tests" What I wanted to know isif it is possible for a mini to get such a severe leg spasm/cramp that it would compromise the leg so much? anyone ever come across something like this? Thanks