A bounding digital pulse is a stronger-than-normal pulse felt near the fetlock or pastern. It can be a clue that there is pain or inflammation in the foot, such as with a hoof abscess or laminitis.
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Bounding digital pulse
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What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?
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What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
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