Holly is lame on her right fore. We got the farrier to check it out and he suspected abscess but couldn't find a definite spot he cut at 3 possible sites, 2 came to nothing but one went quite deep. Nothing came out and he told us to poultice it. We have been doing that but still have no result. There is no heat anywhere. The leg has been checked and there is no swellings, no heat, no restriction of movement and no pain response whatever we do. She just stands there looking bored. She will happily bear weight on it while we lift other feet etc. At the moment she's getting field rest to see how it goes.
I'm wondering if it could have been a bruise and if she's now sore from having the holes cut in the sole.
Will be calling the farrier back if she's no better in a couple of days.
Any ideas ?
Please don't tell me to call a vet - that's too obvious and if that's all you can say then don't waste my time with it.
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