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Theresia Moser
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Username: Theresia
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Sep 23, 2002 - 1:57 pm: |   |
Question about what may be more than thrush. My arab mare usually has wonderful feet, but gets a touch of thrush like the rest of the barn when it gets wet. This time though, her heals on the right side (fore and hind) are almost blistering -- they are enlarged and peeling in huge hunks -- all the way down to leaving holes in her frog. Of course, this is making her feet very tender. Probably going to call a vet out, but want to do a little research. Am treating with Koppertox. Any chance that is causing more problems? Concerned since the thrush (and a lesser degree of peeling) survived one trimming, which usually gets us a fresh start with thrush . . . also, keeps progressing. Any thoughs would be so appreciated. . . |
Elizabeth Donahue
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Username: Paul303
Post Number: 275
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Sep 23, 2002 - 7:43 pm: | |
Koppertox IS very strong. Used it many years ago by cleaning out the area thoroughly with antiseptic soap and water. Then we would saturate some cotton with Koppertox and pack the area ( it was a small area along the frog ). The thrush cleared up, but some Koppertox got under my sister's thumbnail. She didn't notice it because she had dark nail polish on. Two days later, when the polish was removed, she noticed that the Koppertox had eaten downward ( identified by the tell-tale blue trail ) under the nail. No amount of soaking or cleaning could stop it. Eventually, the entire nail was lost. It took forever to re-grow and still, today, is malformed.
I would probably stop all treatment except gentle cleaning until the vet has a look. |
ANN COLLIER
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Username: Dres
Post Number: 124
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Sep 23, 2002 - 7:49 pm: | |
yuck.. good warning... my farrier said that it could be just as harmful as beneficial if used wrong.. so he had me mix it with benedine solution to pack, and use it sparingly.. it worked on my mare that had a deep hole in her frog from it... i am glad it never got under my nails.. not that i have any to save..!  |
Theresia Moser
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Username: Theresia
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Sep 23, 2002 - 9:36 pm: | |
You guys are wonderful. I so appreciate your insights -- it helped me trust my instincts . . . I can't get in wit hthe vet until later this week, but am glad to have a game plan . . . . i will let you guys know if i find any other insights on the net. gracie (my mare) and i thank you profusely. just good to not be alone on these things . . . |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 6980
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2002 - 7:17 am: | |
HEllo All,
Just a reminder, we have an article on Thrush at, » Equine Diseases » Lameness » Foot and Sole Problems » Thrush. Theresia, if the skin at the heels is blistering you may be getting the medication on the heels so be careful.
DrO |
Liliana Velasco Ariza
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Username: Liliana
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 - 2:32 pm: | |
Hello everybody,
Important message, I know that I am looking for a needle in a hay stack but as I live in Cozumel Mexican Caribbean I was wondering if there is a qualified Farrier who wishes to combine a bit of work with his holiday I can offer a room in an appartment one block away from the ocean and in the center of town. (Corpus Christy area) Check the web in www.gocozumel.com or any on Cozumel Island Mexican Caribbean.
I have six horses, one of them was neglected badly on a field for many years with no proper hoof treatment and by the time I manage to "save him" for not having a better word he was very lame on all four hooves with contracted heels as the shoes that he wore would not fit Cinderela!!! Here in Cozumel for some reason when someone gets a horse it seems that by some sort of magic they become experts on the matter and they do their own showing hence a lot of suffering and all that goes with it.
Any how if there is a good farrier who could be interested in visiting Cozumel and whilst here do my horses please let me know
Many thanks |
Leah Hinnefeld
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Username: Belhaven
Post Number: 198
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 - 8:41 pm: | |
I have had great success with two solutions. The first is a mix of 2cups water, 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar and 2oz Tea Tree oil, sprayed on DAILY until the condition clears.
For really bad cases I use a 10% clorox spray, twice a week...I use the Apple Cider Mix on the other 5 days.
I am not sure if the clorox would be too strong for your situation but I did use it on my donkey-he COMPLETELY lost his little frogs and the above program cleared things up and he now has cute tiny little frogs growing back |
Liliana Velasco Ariza
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Username: Liliana
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 - 12:10 pm: | |
Leah,
Thank you so much for yor advise. The best thing is that I can get the stuff here on the island. I read about thrushbuster, (I wish...) alas they could not ship it to Cozumel.
Thank you on behalf of Chechen!! |
Shelley Wiley
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Username: Sswiley
Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, Feb 15, 2004 - 10:45 am: | |
Liliana, Not sure what you use your horses for, but you might consider letting him go bare foot for while. That would allow the heels to expand without any restriction. If you could get started with a good trim you might be able to keep him rasped properly yourself. Try the Farrier web links at the bottom of the menu under Member sites. Maybe you could find a scuba diving Farrier that would love your offer. Wish I could take you up on it ! I LOVE Cozumel. |
Melissa Webster
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Username: Mwebster
Post Number: 417
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, Feb 15, 2004 - 5:49 pm: | |
What about some time in the salt water? Could that help get rid of thrush? Also, I would guess there must be some internet mailorder vet/equine supply website that can ship to Mexico. |
Alicia Kost
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Username: Aannk
Post Number: 304
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2004 - 8:58 am: | |
Liliana,
Use a mixture of 10 percent bleach, 90 percent water. Kills everything, and I know you can find that there!
Alicia |
