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How do you treat wind puffs?

Updated: 12/9/2022
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Well Wind puffs are found in the fetlock/ankle area, there are two types of Wind Puff. The first is a filling in the joint capsule with synovial fluid, it will look round and about quarter sized it would be behind the cannon bone and just under the splint bone. The second one is a swelling in the flexor tendon sheath, between the suspensory ligament and the back of the leg. Many horses can develop tendon swelling after a particularly hard workout or just being put into work for the first time. It's not a reason to panic, but does require immediate attention. Stall rest for a day, some light hand walking, and lots of cold hosing and ice wraps are recommended. If swelling does not go down within 3 days you should call a equine vet to have the wind puff checked by ultrasound or X-Ray to see if it goes deeper than it appears. If that is the case the vet will likely give the horse some type of medicine and recommend stall rest and light hand walking for about a month.

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