Re: RC: Diagnosis: Navicular

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/3/99 7:48:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, 4horn@home.com 
writes:

<< I saw my "other" vet in the grocery store tonight and talked to him a
 bit. He is familiar with Bugs. He doubted the diagnosis because the
 other vet didn't do a block, only took x-rays. He is going to look over
 the films and give me a second opinion. What other "specific
 symptomology" are you talking about? >>

Well, for one, the relief of symptoms by a block, as your second vet 
suggested.  Also some serious sensitivity with hoof testers, etc.  Sounds 
like you are already on the right track with the shoeing.

Heidi


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