Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to what happens normally following childbirth. They include difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, excessive fatigue, decreased libido, and frequent mood changes.
If your horse needs a topical medication along with a pain reliever, your veterinarian may have you apply a dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, solution. DMSO is quickly absorbed through the skin and is especially good at relieving swelling, as it pulls moisture from tissues.
A Charlie horse is the term used to describe a painful muscle spasm that suddenly occurs in the leg or the foot. Ice your leg or foot if you experience a leg cramp. Ice will numb the pain and give. â¢ Gently massage the area to help increase blood flood to [help relax] the muscle. Once the spasm is released, walk around slowly to maximize blood flow to the muscle.