SPOT THE SIGNS

According to the experts at Redwings, symptoms of strangles can include:

Fever, with a temperature above 38.5°C/101.3°F.

Being dull/depressed with no appetite, difficulty eating, or trouble extending the head, with signs of a sore throat.

Lymph node swelling under the jaw, behind the jaw, or below the ears. A thick, discoloured nasal discharge.

Abscesses under the jaw, behind the jaw, or below the ears (these produce thick pus as they burst). A cough is sometimes present.

For tips on preventing, spotting and dealing with strangles, download the strangles information pack at redwings.org.uk/strangles.