Lump on horses tongue?

Question

A few weeks ago i noticed a lump on my horses tongue, quite far back (about inline with where his molars start). I hosed it down and suspected a bite or sting from either plant or wasp and it didn't seem to phase him. he was a little down in the dumps and initially lost a minute amount of weight (I guess it was sore). I kept a close eye on it, hosing it twice a day but he was eating and everything else is fine. the lump has decreased in size, but still hasn't gone,. and I haven't wanted to put his bridle on, incase the bit agitates it. Should I call the vet and get it checked out? He doesn't have anything else wrong with him and he's eating and drinking fine.

Answer 1

I think you should call a vet.

Answer 2

Could be that his teeth need floated and a sharp edge of his molars 'cut' his tongue...

Maybe a seed from his hay got into a small cut on his tongue and caused swelling..

Or a reaction to eating a thistle or he got a wasp or bee in his mouth during grazing...

Hard to tell.  If the horse is eating and drinking well...and the lump is going down I would continue to watch it.  I would also hesitate with a bit until the lump was gone.  Can your horse be ridden in a halter or a bitless?

Having a lump for a few weeks would bother me though...and I would at least call my vet to see what their thoughts were on the matter.  It sounds like it is improving though...because of the decrease in size.

Answer 3

does he flick his tonuge out? if so, then it's more than likely a bug bite..