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Hello Jennifer,
My vet warned me that West Nile Vac will usually cause leg swelling. 
I have not given the shots this year but I will.
Don Huston

At 09:47 AM 10/10/2007 Wednesday, you wrote:
> I went out to feed this morning to find my gelding's hind legs 
> stocked up from the fetlocks down.  I have not ridden him since 
> Sunday- he doesn't stock up from riding anyway.
>
> Vet was here yesterday for Rabies and West Nile vacs.  Also gave him 
> a Legend I.V. injection (preventative joint maintenance).  He also 
> did flexion tests on all four legs since I have not competed him in 
> over a year and wanted to make sure we didn't have any arthritic 
> problems sneaking up on us, since he is now 13 and is entering 
> middle age.  Vet proclaimed him very sound.
>
> Oh - one other thing....I started him back on beet pulp shreds as of 
> yesterday too, to get him used to it before we start feeding it at 
> rides.  He's been off of it since I moved to FL - about a year.   I 
> can't imagine that would cause stocking up...?   I started him with 
> 1/2 large coffee can, soaked.  Added it to his normal amount of 
> Purina Complete Advantage and supplements.
>
> He was turned out on pasture all night - not stalled.
>
> So what gives?   Can a Rabies or West Nile Vac, or Legend given IV 
> cause stocking up?
>
> He seems a little stiff...but otherwise acting totally normal.  I 
> think I'll ride him lightly and see if goes away.   It's just weird.
>
> Jennifer
>
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