Thrush

[nuttynugget]

Hi all,

Just wondering.. what do you swear on to treat thrush in the frog? and how do you prevent it?

My farrier suggests I use diluted jeyes fluid or peroxide. I also have kevin bacon thrush solution which smells like vinegar but worked a treat last time.

Thanks!

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I am using well used 3 at the moment . I am using Silvetrasol

http://appliedequinepodiatry.org/perfecthoofwear/Silvetrasol.html

http://aepsupplies.co.uk/index.cfm?sid=21583&pid=330565&item=56846

finding it easy to use

trouble is with peroxide its very hard on the living horn and tissue in the sole as for jeyes eeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk i would say thats much to harsh

 

[itsonlyme]

We're using 'petes goo' and scholl athletes foot spray. Also done some white lightning/vinegar soaks & cleantrax soaks when she was bad (and she was BAD!) We're getting there now, but Im sure the winter weather will slow down our progress :-( It's so hard (impossible) to keep the hooves clean & dry unless you don't turn out. Thrush is anaerobic, so thrives in warm wet muddy feet :-(
A lot of people say to use peroxide, but i don't know why. Certainly never helped us.

 

[nuttynugget]

Thanks for your suggestion itsonlyme, I'll try get hold of some!

Also thanks for reassuring me that I'm not overreacting.. I don't want to use what my farrier suggested..

 

[Oberon]

Different bugs in different areas. If bacterial doesn't help, then use fungal stuff. But nothing harsh that can damage live tissue.

Diet is important to them being resistant and they need movement in order to grow tissue quicker than the pathogens can destroy it.

 

[ZJR]

alamycin spray is brilliant! mine's been on box rest for most of this year so thrush has been a big problem, but this stuff is ace. it's meant for foot rot in sheep and cows! the vet gave it to me, but you can get it on the net and it's only about a fiver..

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Thanks for your suggestion itsonlyme, I'll try get hold of some!

Also thanks for reassuring me that I'm not overreacting.. I don't want to use what my farrier suggested..

????? what about my suggestion first??

Silvetrasol - £13.00 each

Silvetrasol is the All Natural Hoof Antiseptic developed at the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry. It has proven to be extremely effective on all types of hoof infections. The active ingredients in Silvetrasol are Silver Dihydrogen Citrate, combined with a high concentration of sub-nanoparticle silver (0.65nm). This combination has been proven to kill bacteria, fungus and viruses quickly. It is very safe to use, is odorless and colorless. It will not harm healthy tissue. When compared to commonly used products, it has been shown to be as much as ten times more effective in the treatment of bacterial infections (thrush). Bacterial kill time for Silvetrasol is less than 30 seconds, where Lysol and Clorox are nearer to 10 minutes. This is the most useful hoof antiseptic available for the professional trimmer, farrier or veterinarian. Use it to treat the hoof following trimming, apply before using boots or hoof wear, use it to clean your tools. Silvetrasol is ideal for cleaning abscess tracks and wounds in the sole, frog, or hoof wall. Use daily to prevent infection. Spray on the coronary band, walls, and sole. Helps harden the sole.

 

[Oberon]

Different bugs in different areas. If bacterial doesn't help, then use fungal stuff. But nothing harsh that can damage live tissue.
Diet is important to them being resistant and they need movement in order to grow tissue quicker than the pathogens can destroy it.

 

[Oberon]

Oops. iPhone gone mad, sorry!

 

[nuttynugget]

Whoops sorry Leviathan...No offence intended

Whilst I'm on it.. Thank you everyone for their suggestions! I will look into all your ideas.. xx

 

[lazybee]

bleach. Then Whitfield's ointment.

 

[moorman]

Stand foot (after cleaning) in a bucket of sea salt dissolved in warm water, let foot dry then wash effected area with cider vinegar, if there is a deep cleft, try lambs wool soaked in cider vinegar and change the dressing once a day. If you think that the damage is deep I would inform your vet.
I recommend doing to all horses feet now and again.