Tips for polticing

[Breezesbenefactor]

One of the horses at our yard is still draining 10 days after having a hole cut. Are there any indian tricks for speeding up the process, the amount of drain isn't particularly high however it is constant...help

Thanks in advance

 

[rubyslippers]

Is there a strong pulse in the fetlock? Sounds like the body is still producing puss in the foot, as a reaction to the bacteria that has got in there. Have they been flushing the hole with anything (hydrogen peroxide/hibiscrub?). If not I would try that. If it continues, and there is lameness, heat and a pulse I would contact the vet. They might give an anti-biotic, or want to xray, just to make sure that the infection hasn't got into the structure of the foot.

 

[YorksG]

Agree with rubyslippers, but would also add wash the hole out with salt and garlic water, works well on most infections, can be syringed in with and irrigation syringe.

 

[jumpthemoon]

I'd hot tub it each time I changed the poultice as well - that might help.