(Another) Seedy Toe Question

[Joanna710]

My horse was diagnosed with this 3 weeks ago, however being on holiday I have relied on my family to treat his hooves using advice and guidance from my farrier. At the moment we have been alternating soaking his feet using either epsom salts or milton fluid solutions, however after researching further on the internet I have read a lot about hydrogen peroxide being really effective (anaerobic bacteria + oxygen = dead bacteria and yadayada).

I've just bought a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, and am wondering if anyone knows how much I would need to dilute it by? He has a hole in each front hoof, and my farrier has cut away the hoof wall so that I can access this to clean and pack the area. I am planning to syringe hydrogen peroxide into the holes however don't want to damage his feet further by using the wrong concentrations.

According to my farrier the white line disease is a result of the neglect my horse faced before I bought him in April, and I have since changed his diet accordingly. He is now being trimmed regularly, and the seedy toe was only detected when large cracks appeared in both front hooves.

 

[be positive]

I use it undiluted for a few days then about 50/50 if you put it in a syringe you can really aim into the right place, once the HP has done its job the fizzing will no longer occur when used, at that point I will just use it once a week to keep the area really clean.
As soon as you can stop packing the hole, air getting to it will be better than a damp dressing.

 

[Joanna710]

I use it undiluted for a few days then about 50/50 if you put it in a syringe you can really aim into the right place, once the HP has done its job the fizzing will no longer occur when used, at that point I will just use it once a week to keep the area really clean.
As soon as you can stop packing the hole, air getting to it will be better than a damp dressing.

Brilliant, thank you! At the moment we soak both feet one at a time for 10+ minutes (or as long as he will stand), then dry them and spray terramycin (blue spray) into the holes before putting a small ball of cotton wool in to keep dirt out. Are you sure it's better to leave the holes open? I can see the logic of it but the holes are where he would have toe clips if he was shod, and I worry that they'll just fill up with mud and cause a secondary infection:/

 

[be positive]

I would keep packing for now but you should find they quickly improve now they are getting treated properly and then leave them open cleaning them out twice a day. If he could spend a little time in a dry stable each day it would also help, even just a short time after you have done the treatment before putting him back out, it will all help.

 

[Joanna710]

Ok, will do. He has a new, highly-recommended trimmer coming in a week as my current farrier is emigrating to warmer shores (lucky lady!). I'll maybe pack them before he goes out in the field and then take the cotton wool out when we go for hacks. I've been ordered to ride him out on the roads as much as possible to stimulate new growth... Not easy when you're on holiday but will try to get a good routine going now I'm back!

Thanks so much for the advice