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Back legs going one way and front the other

carolineclair

carolineclair

Warren Scout
This evening maple has suddenly developed something that means shes ending up moving in circles

She sits and her back legs seem to be moving out to the left and her front to the right meaning shes twisting and tilting over to one side, she then has to manouvre herself to sit straight and does this over and over till shes done a full 360

Shes eaten greens and some hay but doesnt seem keen on her mix right now

The one odd thing this afternoon is lack of poos

We think its her back leg as neurologically she seems fine

Has anyone experienced this? We cant get her to the vet till 8.45 am




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Without being able to see the situation it is impossible to say what the cause might be. But it could be a spinal problem and so it is essential that you keep her confined to a small space until a Vet rules out spinal trauma. Is there no emergency Vet cover you could get her to tonight. Especially as you say that she is not passing poo, even if she is eating at the moment.
 
If the vet rules out trauma as the cause of the symptoms, the EC parasite could be considered and treated for (Panacur daily for 28 days & an NSAID to relieve the neurological effects) as it can cause similar issues with mobility. If she's not pooing, the guts are affected, and that needs urgent investigation as well.

I hope you get some answers from the vet visit. If she stops eating completely and / or gets worse, I would be contacting the vet tonight.
 
Shes still eating and has pood over night but were going down to the vets at 9.15
Thank you both x

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Sending lots of vibes for Maple. I hope the vet can establish what the issue is and provide some help.
 
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