Jan 01 2010
Horse Abscess can be a real pain in the Hoof!!
Horse foot abscess can develop from punctures of the sole, bruising, corns and nails. Some horses are prone to them, without obvious cause.
Acute and extreme lameness shows up suddenly with an abscess and indication of inflammation of the capsule is the pulsation of the artery. Running down the inside of the horses leg. Your vet or farrier will usually be able to find the abscess using hoof testers and release infection by making a discreet drainage hole, the shoe should be removed so as the foot can be soaked in a hot bath, twice daily, using Epsom salts a generous handful to 5 or 6 L of hot water.
The drainage hole should be syringed out with hydrogen peroxide, and then poultice using plugs, of cotton wool soaked in castor oil, and the whole foot bandaged to prevent dirt from entering.
Horses suffering from a abscess need to be assessed by your local veterinarian, as antibiotics may be required, and to assess your horse for further treatment
Photonic Therapy can assist your horse in recovering from any abscess or injury by increasing the bloodflow and reducing the pain.
In the case of a foot abscess treatment with Photonic Therapy around the Coronet band incresases oxygen , improves the bloodflow and reduces the time for healing.
Any abscess or wound will benefit with the treatment of Photonic Therapy, as the bloodflow increases and pain is reduced. The collagen repairs the wound in a much shorter time, stimulation with the Photonic Therapy torch speeds up the repair of recent cell damage.
When old scars or wounds of a chronic condition are treated with t he Photonic Therapy torch they start renewing again.
An abscess can be very painful for a horse as long as you act quickly, with treatment. The healing process can be resolved, relatively quickly. By using Photonic Therapy regularly, you will strengthen your horses, immune system. Therefore, speeding up the healing process of any injuries.
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