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*Lone Ranger* · 06-26-2007,

My horse took a pretty good kick from another horse and has a pretty good size Hematoma on the upper rear thigh. It doesn't have any real signs of heat or other dangerous symptoms.

What do you think would be a good idea of treatment? I don't want to call the vet out on this one. I think I will put a cold pack on it and see what happens. But it looks like it is not getting any larger.

Thanks.

CD

*P8ntCrazy* · 06-26-2007,

CD,

You are doing what I would do. When my 2 mares got into it one day, one left the other with a good size one on the lower hip. I gave her a little bute the first day just cause she was sore when she moved off. I cold hosed the area 1-2 times for a day or so and after that I just let it be. These will take time to heal. The thing to look out for is if it continues to get larger or if heat shows up. This could mean that it is turning into an abscess. If this happens I would give your vet a call and see what they would want you to do. My mares went down in a couple of weeks, but it has left a defect in the muscle. In some horses this could either be a dimple or a bubble. On my mare she has what looks like a small lemon size welt on her hip, That is soft and Squishy (that's a technical term

) to the touch. She has had it for over 6 years now and it doesn't bother her. If the horse was mine I would just watch and see what happens. Right now as long as there is not cut or puncture, it is sterile on the inside and you want it to stay that way. Hope this helps and let us know how it turns out.

*Ltc4h* · 04-10-2008,

DMSO- Hopefully it went down and everythings fine. But liberally rub DMSO on the exact sight and about 1/2" surrounding that area.

*P8ntCrazy* · 04-11-2008,

DMSO gel will work on some but be careful it gets warm and some horses will get scared. Also always use gloves as if you get it on your skin and it absorbs quickly you most likely will get this nasty garlic taste in your mouth. Good antinflam. but use carefully.

*Ltc4h* · 04-11-2008,

Yes on some injuries it does create heat.
But I'm not sure the "taste" is a contact issue.
I never wear gloves and never get the "taste". But I was born without the sense of smell. So I wonder is it a contact or is it a strong aroma.
It works great and for people too. Sunday tore the ligaments in my hand with 2 compound fractures. Have used DMSO for 4 days swealing gone 90% use of hand,BEST thing pain free-Well can feel no pain/pressure/feelings really.
Not one for being sidelined with an injury. Probably the "crazy" event rider in me.
Before everyone jumps on me, I'm sure its causeing other issues, so does everything else in life.
Quit smoking-so maybe this is my bad habit.