Thal Equine

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Recommendations from Doug T.

• Referral from October 19, 2014
  

  Rhonda M. asked:

  Okay horse friends.... I am in search of a Qualified Equine Veterinarian in New Mexico or Southern Colorado that is experienced with lameness and orthopedic injuries!! My Vet just doesn't have the facility or the experience I need for further evaluation of my injured horse. All help would be greatly appreciated.

  

  Doug T. replied:

  Pretty severe swelling of the pastern and what looks like inside of fetlock. The wound doesn't look that serious but there is either ongoing infection, or additional injury in the region accounting for the swelling. You would need a careful evaluation, then x-ray and probably ultrasound to begin with. There are vital structures right under the skin in that area and her treatment and prognosis depends on which of those are injured and how bad the injuries are. Here is a picture we created for Horse Side Vet Guide that shows some of the important structures in that area. Collateral ligaments, joints, joint capsule, flexor tendons, sesamoidean ligaments to name a few. You are welcome to e-mail me directly at drthal@thalequine.com If I were to try to help you, I would want any vet exam and treatment history too. Have you asked your vet for a referral to another practice, if they really don't have the tools or experience to help you? That is the best way to do it so everyone is working together for the good of the horse.

  

  Doug T. replied:

  Hi Rhonda. Our office number is 505-438-6590. I have a receptionist in at 9 am tomorrow. Doug Thal DVM DABVP Thal Equine LLC <http://www.thalequine.com/> www.thalequine.com drthal@thalequine.com> drthal@thalequine.com 505-438-6590 Author of Horse Side Vet GuideTM <http://www.horsesidevetguide.com/> www.horsesidevetguide.com <http://www.facebook.com/horsesidevetguide> www.facebook.com/horsesidevetguide

  

  Doug T. replied:

  Any x-ray or ultrasound images you have had done. Again, it is best to talk to your regular vet and let them know what you are doing and see if they want to communicate with me about their findings and thoughts about the case. Doug Thal DVM DABVP Thal Equine LLC <http://www.thalequine.com/> www.thalequine.com drthal@thalequine.com> drthal@thalequine.com 505-438-6590 Author of Horse Side Vet GuideTM <http://www.horsesidevetguide.com/> www.horsesidevetguide.com <http://www.facebook.com/horsesidevetguide> www.facebook.com/horsesidevetguide

  

  Doug T. replied:

  Hi Rhonda. I am an equine vet. Can you tell me what problem you are experiencing? I might either be able to refer you to someone in your area, or my practice might be able to help you. My practice website is www.thalequine.com I also created a smartphone app for horse owners to provide guidance when you are faced with any equine health issue. www.horsesidevetguide.com

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