Baptism
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A couple weeks ago one of my mares had a lump on her face that slowly got bigger. Since weather was hot and flies were around I figured a bite. Finally it broke open with drainage. At that time I suspected an abcess. Called the vet and she said abcessed tooth, lanced and drained the lump and we treated with antibiotics. She said a recurrence would probably not happen. Guess what!?
Yesterday I noticed a lump start forming. Tonight I squeezed and got puss so expressed it as well as possible and washed the area well. I will call the vet and let her know the problem is back.
The mare eats well and shows no discomfort which surprises me. The tooth is way in the back. I am thinking this is a problem that will keep happening over and over after treatment until the tooth comes out. What are your experiences with this type of situation?
How much of an ordeal is it to remove a tooth on a 31" mini? Have any of your horses had to go to a surgical center or university?
Experiences and opinions appreciated.
(She is not one of the mares I have on the sale board.)
Joni
Yesterday I noticed a lump start forming. Tonight I squeezed and got puss so expressed it as well as possible and washed the area well. I will call the vet and let her know the problem is back.
The mare eats well and shows no discomfort which surprises me. The tooth is way in the back. I am thinking this is a problem that will keep happening over and over after treatment until the tooth comes out. What are your experiences with this type of situation?
How much of an ordeal is it to remove a tooth on a 31" mini? Have any of your horses had to go to a surgical center or university?
Experiences and opinions appreciated.
(She is not one of the mares I have on the sale board.)
Joni