Why does my horse keep dragging her hind foot?

Standing in a stall tends to make joint stiffness or inflamation worse. Hi Val Since it is an older horse and an OTTB to boot, my guess would be arthritis in the stifle joint. My Saro has that stifle lock problem and though it’s much better she will still “lock” after she has been standing in one place too long.

Why does my dog keep dragging his back legs?

It is very upsetting and heart wrenching to see him trying to move around. The dragging of the back legs may be caused by: If your dog is dragging his back legs he should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. The dragging of his back legs may be a symptom of a very serious condition.

Why is my dog not able to walk on his hind leg?

One minute your dog is happily jumping up in the air to catch a stick and the next minute they yelp and are unable to walk. This condition is caused by small pieces of cartilage from the spine breaking off and blocking blood flow to the spinal cord. Any pain usually goes away quickly and with early treatment there is often a full recovery.

Why does my rabbit keep dragging its back legs?

There are two types of arthritis your rabbit may get. Osteoarthritis- This is a degenerative form of the disease that causes the cartilage to deteriorate as your rabbit ages. Strain on joints, being overweight, or large breed rabbits tend to be more prone to this type of arthritis.

What are the signs of a dog dragging its feet?

The first signs will be a loss of coordination occurring in the rear limbs. Dragging of the feet, knuckling over and wobbliness can all be observed in dogs who are developing the condition. Symptoms will most likely begin in one hind leg and progress to the other.

What causes a horse to misstep on its feet?

“Most of the horses I work up have a spinal cord problem that is interfering with the transfer of information from the brain to the leg and back again, which is causing them to misstep or misplace their feet,” she says.

What causes a horse to have lameness in the hind legs?

• Horse’s joints tend to get arthritic in old age. • Over worked horses may develop sore backs. This translates into lameness in the legs as well. • Laminitis or founder are medical conditions that cause painful inflammation of the front or hind feet. • Navicular disease involves a degeneration of the navicular bone in the foot.

Why does my horse drag her back foot?

My Saro has that stifle lock problem and though it’s much better she will still “lock” after she has been standing in one place too long. The back leg will drag sometimes on the first step. She does work it out after walking a bit. Hopefully this owner has her horse on a supplement for arthritis or joint problems. Thank you, ladies!

What happens when a horse’s hind leg is sore?

• Sudden hind leg lameness in horses results in an uneven gait. • A horse may exhibit a minor hitch in his stride or be reluctant to place any weight on one foot. • When the sore foot hits the ground, horses also tend to throw up their heads in pain.

How can I tell if my horse is lame on his hind leg?

• Diagnosing hind leg lameness is tougher and an extra test that involves turning the horse in tight circles towards the right and the left may help indicate which leg he is afraid to put any weight on.

What does it look like when a horse flexes its back legs?

It looks as if the horse is taking very high steps with the back legs. The horse will snap the hoof upwards and then stomp down. The flexing can be more subtle, however, appearing occasionally and can be more obvious when the horse is asked to step back or turn sharply. There are different types of stringhalt.