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RE: [RC] Don't touch my mouth!!!! Testing capillary refill. - Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVMEither side will suffice. I doubt any vet would have a major objection in this sort of situation, and would appreciate getting a heads-up ahead of time as well. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM I have a fairly unique situation with my mare who will begin competition next year. She had the nerve on the left side of her face severed as a ?young foal and had to drink her food for several months. She had no control of her lower lip on that side of her mouth. Eventually she regained control but does not like to have that side messed with at all. She is fine on the other side. I have not even tried to put a bit in her mouth, she is only bitless. I plan on letting all of the vets know about the injury and ask that thy check from the front or the other side. I of course will work with her to make sure that she behaves, but for a more pleasurable experience the other side would be better. I don't think it makes a difference medically does it? I know it is faster to do everything from the same side and I do not usually make excuses for my horses behavior but I am sure that she has some long term nerve issues on that side. Any other suggestions? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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