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Sept 23, 2005 11:58:07 GMT 1
Post by lynsummers on Sept 23, 2005 11:58:07 GMT 1
lynsummers Hello Lucy2 horrible to have such an ongoing problem, but has anyone thought that perhaps your horse may also benefit from some help with his immune system as well as helping him with his thrush? I have successfully used some American products for my horses from laminitis to smelly foot as well as helping their immune system. It sounds like he may also be a bit low in himself. The products that I have tried have worked very well and are now availble here in the UK. If you would like to hear some more please send me a pm. I hope that you find something that works for you soon cheers!
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Thrush
Sept 23, 2005 12:47:25 GMT 1
Post by Wendy IHTS on Sept 23, 2005 12:47:25 GMT 1
Borax, 20 mins soak first then daily scrubbing, drying and packing with MSM cream. The borax changes the Ph of the frog so that the bugs can't proliferate, the MSM contains ingredients that stimulate new growth. Importantly, NEITHER causes necrotising - i.e. they don't kill of healthy tissue, which can then be fed on by new bugs.
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Sept 23, 2005 21:53:27 GMT 1
Post by lucy2 on Sept 23, 2005 21:53:27 GMT 1
PD guest Thank you for your input. I know what you are saying - trying to be brave. I am not making excuses because I do want things to get better. But it is extremely difficult to treat his feet. He is a 16.3 heavy weight hunter type. The vet will not go near his feet without giving him a hefty 'go to sleep' jab. To clean and treat the feet ourselves we were using up to 17 acp tablets at a time - which we now do not use because he is immune to them. I am ashamed to say we have reverted to using a twitch, and I not proud in admitting to that at all. I know this may seem like a very lame, he is normally a sweet natured accommodating type, but his feet are so sore for him. We are extremely lucky with our pasture and he is out 24 hours - just comes in for feeding and treating twice a day. The vet has recommended he live out as this should help the circulation in the frog area. (even though he hasn't actually got any frog left really). I will do my upmost to try the borax solution and keep you all posted - thank you
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Sept 23, 2005 22:15:47 GMT 1
Post by milo on Sept 23, 2005 22:15:47 GMT 1
my horse had thrush in his frog all winter last year,i was tearing my hair out, we bedded him on shavings to keep feet dry,a really deep bed, sprayed with terrymycin spray, tried every thing else,but it never worked,we also fed immune aid as he was feeling so down and farriers formula, not sure which cured him but hes fine now and has been all summer, im getting ready for winter now and getting prepared just in case.
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Sept 24, 2005 19:53:20 GMT 1
Post by Wendy IHTS on Sept 24, 2005 19:53:20 GMT 1
Lucy, I really think it's worth you getting hold of an equine podiatrist to deal with this. You can find details of one on www.equinepodiatry.net. The frog needs stimulation from pressure in order to regrow, and conditioning (probably using Sole Mates pads without shoes) and trimming the foot to regenerate the frog is something the EP will know all about. They will also be able to offer something like Cleantrax to start knocking the infection on the head. I am sure they will be delighted to work with your vet.
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Sept 25, 2005 14:54:25 GMT 1
Post by touchstone on Sept 25, 2005 14:54:25 GMT 1
Hi Lucy, I have found that keeping mine out in wet conditions actually made thrush much worse last year, this winter I plan on bringing mine in on a night into their stables with a turnout area of hardcore in front of it, just to give the hoof a chance to dry. I can see the problems you will have with soaking etc, poor lad must be very sore. Cleantrax is reported to work, but requires the soaking which might be problematic in your case. I know a few people who swear by Absorbine's Hooflex for thrush which may be worth a try as it is antibacterial and antifungal and doesn't create any necrotising tissue. Keeping the area clean is important and wonder if it might be worth trying padding the area out with cotton wool soaked in cleantrax or some other anti thrush treatment and then booting might be useful for a short time, (obviously the air needs to be allowed to the infected area or it could make matters worse,) but it might just give you the head start you need. Hope you manage to get on top of it, good luck.
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Sept 26, 2005 11:49:09 GMT 1
Post by Patmeg on Sept 26, 2005 11:49:09 GMT 1
Hi Lynsummers Are you using the Absorbine Thrush Remedy, I have been trying to source it in the uk but with not luck. I have it on good authority in the states that it is a must for thrush control. Pat
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Sept 26, 2005 11:56:48 GMT 1
Post by amelia on Sept 26, 2005 11:56:48 GMT 1
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Sept 26, 2005 12:23:48 GMT 1
Post by lynsummers on Sept 26, 2005 12:23:48 GMT 1
Hi Patmeg Thanks for your message. No I use products from Silver Lining Herbs the site is www.silverliningherbs.com. I have found that these products have helped me in many ways. For thrush I would use immune builder and the product known as laminae relief (this works on the soft tissue of the foot) the website does explain the products very well indeed. Good luck let me know how you get on. If you need any we supply them here in the UK and hve had good results! Cheers LOL
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Sept 27, 2005 21:15:52 GMT 1
Post by hartleyhare on Sept 27, 2005 21:15:52 GMT 1
My veteran is on box rest, due to a check ligament injury and unfortunately he has thrush in his 2 back feet.Despite all my efforts, he stands in the one shavings area that he pees in. Vet came today and said " forget all your expensive stuff-just use a 5% solution of Domestos"-so I am trying that and will let you know the outcome. Cheers Pam H
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Sept 27, 2005 21:25:07 GMT 1
Post by lucy2 on Sept 27, 2005 21:25:07 GMT 1
senior partner from vet came today to see my boy. No progress made at all in last three weeks. Vet now concerned that there has been some pedal bone movement. He is due to go bck into hospital next tuesday for a week to 10 days. I have taken photos of hi feet and am trying to post them. Watch thi space. The vet is not being very positive about the prognosis.
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Sept 27, 2005 23:00:48 GMT 1
Post by lucy2 on Sept 27, 2005 23:00:48 GMT 1
[/img]http://uk.msnusers.com/p5pigk00cs9r8hnlkcoplli8v5/Documents/Pictures%2FSeamus%20feet%2027.9.05%20008.jpg
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Sept 27, 2005 23:10:21 GMT 1
Post by Lorraine L on Sept 27, 2005 23:10:21 GMT 1
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Sept 27, 2005 23:26:45 GMT 1
Post by KoLaTo on Sept 27, 2005 23:26:45 GMT 1
Oh deary me no, now i need the Loo badly, 'Lorraine has thrush' really my dear, i'm sure this should be on anothe thread!!!!!
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Sept 27, 2005 23:27:01 GMT 1
Post by lucy2 on Sept 27, 2005 23:27:01 GMT 1
Above picture is the worst of his three feet. Not your standard case of thrush. But it gives you n idea of what we're up against.
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