Added: Sep 2, 2008
From: hoofsolution
Duration: 8:11
Pat Burton explains how to recognize hoof decay and reviews treatment strategies on a pleasure horse that has thrush. Always consult your veterinarian.
Channel: Animals
Tags: 4h abscess barefoot barrel equine foot gallop harness health hoofcare horse horsemanship injuries jumping lameness natural news pony ponyclub poultice race racer rot showing sore sports thrush treatment trim trot veterinarian wounds
Rating: 3.00 (2 ratings) Views: 2023' favoriteCount='10 Comments: 11
earpit1 Says:
Sep 12, 2008 - Great product
earpit1 Says:
Sep 12, 2008 - Would it not have been better to floss the central sulci with a medicated floss then a Qtip? Why not a Bar shoe to relieve pain?
happyhoofr Says:
Sep 13, 2008 - Thank you.
happyhoofr Says:
Sep 13, 2008 - The response is appreciated.
happyhoofr Says:
Sep 13, 2008 - Excellent point. You could use a gauze twisted and medicated as a floss, to clean the infected area, however the Q-tip is gentle and can be utilized in specific areas. A Bar shoe is probably not the best choice as it would hinder access to the area that needs frequent cleaning. The problem needs to be addressed first then when the soreness is resolved further plans for prevention the situation should be implemented. The stucture must be re-established for the healthy foot to funtion properly.
earpit1 Says:
Sep 14, 2008 - Thank you for the advice. This is a great product, My customers and finding it very easy to use and results are excellent.
earpit1 Says:
Sep 23, 2008 - Does your poultice boot treat the thrush. What is your experience with these boots for treating an abscess. Also your opinion on burning an abscess?
mestena27 Says:
Oct 1, 2008 - Wait...was that last silver-deal a pre-fabbed duct tape "wall"? ...sure looked like it!--Now, why didn't I think of building a 'wall' of duct tape BEFORE attempting to apply said duct tape as a protective barrier on my draft horse's huge foot!? DUH! Thanks for THAT idea! LOL. of course...now that I have a very large, somewhat expensive boot, I'm hoping I will no longer have a need to muck about with duct tape at all anymore in the future....:-)Good video, by the way!
hoofforeeya Says:
Oct 25, 2008 - OR you could trim those bars down, back up the toe and move the heel point back and let that foot de-contract and that central sulcus would open up like it should.
happyhoofr Says:
Nov 3, 2008 - The educational focus is on the initial step of treatment. Personally, because of the involvement of the sensitive structures, my approach is to first clean the foot, & then refer this case to a DVM to fully identify the extent of the damage. After which, as part of the course of treatment, optimally the farrier, owner, & DVM work together & this will include a corrective trim. Thank you for your comment and your critical approach to the pathological implications of the physiology of the hoof.
FlowerChildanddan Says:
Sep 2, 2008 - Very informative!