Abscess Care - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-28T23:05:40Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/abscess-care?feed=yes&xn_auth=noPlease read and take note for…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-29:1773158:Comment:1452682009-08-29T00:34:12.386ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
Please read and take note for future reference - the farrier came this afternoon and brought along a horse owner who has purchased some expensive horse care equipment - this person brought a heat sensing machine that reads and shows the temperature and the heat pockets in the hoof - we were able to determine that the abscess was towards the sole of the foot and the drainage that took place on Monday was just part of the bigger abscess - the other very disturbing thing we discovered is that the…
Please read and take note for future reference - the farrier came this afternoon and brought along a horse owner who has purchased some expensive horse care equipment - this person brought a heat sensing machine that reads and shows the temperature and the heat pockets in the hoof - we were able to determine that the abscess was towards the sole of the foot and the drainage that took place on Monday was just part of the bigger abscess - the other very disturbing thing we discovered is that the left front hoof where the abscess was had a temperature of 100 F and the right front foot 99 F - the back feet were only 96 F which is normal - guess Im lucky after all because this person offered to put the mare at his place for a nominal fee where she was placed on an ice-cold machine that covers both her front legs-feet - we treated her for one hour and lowered the foot temprature considerably ( same as placing the feet on ice but much quicker and efficient ) my guess is the vet was not aware of the severity of the problem - but as you can tell I've been very concerned during the last few days - for the next few days the mare will be treated in the ice-horse three times a day in order to maintan a low foot temperature - my guess and everyones elses is that she could have easily foundered if not treated in this manner tonight - thank God for persistance and perseverance - Dioes anyone know if the use…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-28:1773158:Comment:1451922009-08-28T18:52:59.402ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
Dioes anyone know if the use of ISOXSUPRINE helps in treating abscess - the drug is supposed to increase blood flow - does it help in allowing more blood to flow in the laminate area and therefore prevents other injuriers while having an abscess ??? there is controversy among vets as the use of this drug as some think it helps with laminatis - does it help prevent because of more flow ???
Dioes anyone know if the use of ISOXSUPRINE helps in treating abscess - the drug is supposed to increase blood flow - does it help in allowing more blood to flow in the laminate area and therefore prevents other injuriers while having an abscess ??? there is controversy among vets as the use of this drug as some think it helps with laminatis - does it help prevent because of more flow ??? Spoke to someone today and he…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-28:1773158:Comment:1451162009-08-28T17:19:14.097ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
Spoke to someone today and he believes that the reason bute is not the best treatment for abscess is that because its an antinflamatory it delays the bursting process - have not been able to locate the cleantrax so far - I've seen it for sale in the internet but the local stores dont have it -
Spoke to someone today and he believes that the reason bute is not the best treatment for abscess is that because its an antinflamatory it delays the bursting process - have not been able to locate the cleantrax so far - I've seen it for sale in the internet but the local stores dont have it - the farrier is going to check…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-28:1773158:Comment:1449572009-08-28T04:15:22.295ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
the farrier is going to check for tenderness tomorrow and im hoping he will find something else that by now is more accessible because of the soaking-epson and the poultice last couple of days - not sure what to do next if he is unable to drain more or find another source- he wants to place the foot on a removable foam surface that will help her with the pain and will allow for soaking and treatment to continue - he did a great job placing plastic shoes attached with glue on her front feet last…
the farrier is going to check for tenderness tomorrow and im hoping he will find something else that by now is more accessible because of the soaking-epson and the poultice last couple of days - not sure what to do next if he is unable to drain more or find another source- he wants to place the foot on a removable foam surface that will help her with the pain and will allow for soaking and treatment to continue - he did a great job placing plastic shoes attached with glue on her front feet last week right before the abscess - the abscess was likely caused by another not so good farrier the week before who placed the wrong size shoes on her front feet - upon removal two days later because the mare was extremely sore we decided to place her on the plastic shoes to help relieve the presure and avoid the nails while still providing support - unfortunately the abscess came about two days later and here we are - trust the new farrier's judgement as he is looking to protect the horse - when I talked to him this pm he was not very inclined to do much more digging but wants to test for tenderness first - I love soaking abscessed hoov…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-28:1773158:Comment:1449072009-08-28T01:34:47.771ZKay Aubrey-Chimenehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/KayAubreyChimene
I love soaking abscessed hooves in a combination of warm Amazon Herb Treasure Tea and a little apple cider vinegar. The tea is both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial/fungal. Helps draw the nasties out and soothe the hoof all at once. If there is a lot of residual heat in the hoof, I then coat it with bentonite clay and put a brown paper circle the size of the hoof over the clay to keep it on till it dries and falls off.<br />
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I agree with Barbara - long term Bute can be hard on the liver. Try…
I love soaking abscessed hooves in a combination of warm Amazon Herb Treasure Tea and a little apple cider vinegar. The tea is both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial/fungal. Helps draw the nasties out and soothe the hoof all at once. If there is a lot of residual heat in the hoof, I then coat it with bentonite clay and put a brown paper circle the size of the hoof over the clay to keep it on till it dries and falls off.<br />
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I agree with Barbara - long term Bute can be hard on the liver. Try Amazon Herbs Recovazon both topically and about 1 - 2 tablespoons internally as a great pain reliever. I have taken horses on 4 bute a day off in just 2 days with Recovazon. Started poultice treatment to…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-27:1773158:Comment:1448082009-08-27T22:21:57.043ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
Started poultice treatment today - no bute - Im looking into the cleantrax deal as well - farrier comes tomorrow vet on Monday .... lets see - she is in pain - sometimes laying down for a while - forgot to mention she bred five months....
Started poultice treatment today - no bute - Im looking into the cleantrax deal as well - farrier comes tomorrow vet on Monday .... lets see - she is in pain - sometimes laying down for a while - forgot to mention she bred five months.... no bute. that will mask sympt…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-27:1773158:Comment:1445842009-08-27T13:52:12.010ZPetstorejunkiehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Petstorejunkie
no bute. that will mask symptoms of more abscess hiding in there.<br />
call your local farrier supply store and get yourself a bottle of cleantrax. you'll also need a quality soaking boot and plastic garbage bag. Cleantrax kills all the bad stuff without killing the healthy tissues! instead of having to soak in epsom salts, and betadine, and packing and wrapping, you soak with cleantrax (follow the directions), pack it with clean trax solution and leave it wrapped for 3 days.<br />
sound horse, no…
no bute. that will mask symptoms of more abscess hiding in there.<br />
call your local farrier supply store and get yourself a bottle of cleantrax. you'll also need a quality soaking boot and plastic garbage bag. Cleantrax kills all the bad stuff without killing the healthy tissues! instead of having to soak in epsom salts, and betadine, and packing and wrapping, you soak with cleantrax (follow the directions), pack it with clean trax solution and leave it wrapped for 3 days.<br />
sound horse, no fuggies, no soaking past once. best $20 you'll ever spend The Vet did leave poultice on…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-27:1773158:Comment:1445732009-08-27T12:45:22.181ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
The Vet did leave poultice on intially but did not instruct of further poultice treatment - Im re-starting the poultice at noon -
The Vet did leave poultice on intially but did not instruct of further poultice treatment - Im re-starting the poultice at noon - Yes he is an equine practitio…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-27:1773158:Comment:1445722009-08-27T12:41:46.777ZAECathttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AECat
Yes he is an equine practitioner - guess he felt the abcess was drained enough that no additional treatment was required - I started soaking the foot in epson salt last night and so far this morning - the farrier is comming tomorrow to look at her - she is placing weight on her foot but there must be some residue of the abcess still left as she is still not comfortable -
Yes he is an equine practitioner - guess he felt the abcess was drained enough that no additional treatment was required - I started soaking the foot in epson salt last night and so far this morning - the farrier is comming tomorrow to look at her - she is placing weight on her foot but there must be some residue of the abcess still left as she is still not comfortable - Bute won't delay things, it's…tag:www.barnmice.com,2009-08-27:1773158:Comment:1445652009-08-27T09:55:49.546ZLallansloverhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Lallanslover
Bute won't delay things, it's a painkiller and anti inflamatory medication. Antibiotics, however, can complicate a foot abscess because it may be tracking in different direction in the foot. I've used bute for up to three months (on a horse with a broken pelvis), with no ill effects whatsoever, and know many older horses who are maintained on it! It's not the demon drug that most people think it is. In a horse with a compromised liver, it may cause problems, but in an otherwise healthy animal…
Bute won't delay things, it's a painkiller and anti inflamatory medication. Antibiotics, however, can complicate a foot abscess because it may be tracking in different direction in the foot. I've used bute for up to three months (on a horse with a broken pelvis), with no ill effects whatsoever, and know many older horses who are maintained on it! It's not the demon drug that most people think it is. In a horse with a compromised liver, it may cause problems, but in an otherwise healthy animal it's not usually an issue. If you're worried about using it, get your vet to do a liver function test.<br />
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I wonder why your vet didn't encourage you to poultice the foot, after soaking in salt water? It's the standard treatment for an abscess, except in cattle. Is your vet a specialised equine practitioner, or a general large animal vet?