Help with wound healing please

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My horse had a small lump removed from his side on 1st June. Although it wasn't cancerous, it was considerably bigger below the surface than the vet expected.The vet had originally said it would be fine to ride in 2 weeks but because of the position of it, its sit under my leg if I was riding. This resulted in a rather large hole in his side which thankfully is healing well and greatly reduced in size. The vet originally said it would be fine to ride in 2 weeks but because he had to cut so much out, it sits right under my leg if iI were to ride in a saddle.The remaining wound is now about the size of my thumb nail but just in a very annoying place. One inch further back and it wouldn't be an issue. I have been doing a combination of lunging, walking in hand and riding backpack over the last month. It keep scabbing over and then dropping off. I daren't use Manuka because it will attract flies and have just been putting wound powder on it to dry it out when the scabs comes off. I wondered if anyone had any magic tips for speeding up the process of healing? I was going to try some kind of pad over it but I think that would just rub it too. Maybe I just need to be more patient.
 
Lasering you need a Acpat physio to advise or some vets who do specialist wound work do this .
I had a wound lasered ( this is therapeutic lasering ) the effect was miraculous.
 
A wound gel will do the job of manuka honey without the flies... wound powder is probably slowing the healing. Keep it moist!
 
I second Flamazine cream. I wouldn't use intrasite at this point, it's good for fresh wounds but not after a few days. Don't cover it with any pads or the likes. Whilst you need it just moist enough to keep the skin loose you don't want it too wet as it will form proud flesh.

Do you have a pic of it?
 
myheartinahoofbeat said:
My horse had a small lump removed from his side on 1st June. Although it wasn't cancerous, it was considerably bigger below the surface than the vet expected.The vet had originally said it would be fine to ride in 2 weeks but because of the position of it, its sit under my leg if I was riding. This resulted in a rather large hole in his side which thankfully is healing well and greatly reduced in size. The vet originally said it would be fine to ride in 2 weeks but because he had to cut so much out, it sits right under my leg if iI were to ride in a saddle.The remaining wound is now about the size of my thumb nail but just in a very annoying place. One inch further back and it wouldn't be an issue. I have been doing a combination of lunging, walking in hand and riding backpack over the last month. It keep scabbing over and then dropping off. I daren't use Manuka because it will attract flies and have just been putting wound powder on it to dry it out when the scabs comes off. I wondered if anyone had any magic tips for speeding up the process of healing? I was going to try some kind of pad over it but I think that would just rub it too. Maybe I just need to be more patient.
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You should consult with a professional about it. Dont give anything to your horse based on what other advice you. It can make your horse's condition worse. So it would be better if you discuss this matter with a vet.
 
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