Suspicions....

When I went out to the Barn Monday night, Tesla seemed a little touchy - especially with her face. Hmmm....odd....

Then when I went to groom her right jaw, she panicked and broke her halter...and was acting totally head shy. 

Not her normal gig.

The no touchy zone - but only slight swelling

I offered her an apple....nope, not unless I took a bite, and then gave it to her in small pieces...

OK, Sherlock: head shy, facial swelling, mincing or refusing to eat her favourite snacks, maybe a tooth issue??

So, I gave her prescribed 500mg of banamine to make her comfortable for the night (since it wasn't life threatening, and gave the vet a call Tuesday morning....