2006-06-26 14:59:28 · 9 answers · asked by Prof. Horse Rider 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
ok people hoof root is not something that you can cut out...its something cause by the wet weather it mainly gets on the frog...its when it starts to get damp and the frog starts peeling away and it causes the horse to get lame...theres nothing that can get cut out...you have to put stuff on it but im not quite sure what
2006-06-26 15:29:09 · update #1
Clean the foot thoroughly, then apply hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas at least once a day. Of course, chronic or severe cases should always be attended to by your veterinarian or farrier. A great rule of thumb is to avoid any commercial or home remedy containing solvents, protein-altering ingredients, or anything that seals oxygen away from the hoof. Besides bleach, iodine, and copper, you should also avoid remedies containing axle grease, motor oil, pine tar, formaldehyde, acetone, and turpentine.
2006-06-26 16:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dark 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like koppertox. You can get it just about anywhere that carries horse stuff and it works great. I have also used thrush buster but I always go back to koppertox. Clean out the hoof then squirt it where it needs to go including the frog. You can also soak the foot or feet in apple cider vinegar before you put the koppertox on. That will help with pain. Call 1800JEFFERS and ask to be put on there mailing list or jeffers.com. They have the cheapest prices for pet, equine or livestock stuff. Good Luck.
2006-06-27 13:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by H M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Koppertox - it's a green nasty smelling stuff topped only by the nasty smell of the foot. Clean the foot out as much as you can (pick the mud and all from it), put a generous amount in there - a puddle is ok but not draining all over...and hold the foot up for a bit to let it really seep in. If you have a stall or dry area to put the horse for a few days it's better. But get some Koppertox - it's not that expensive and should clear it right up.
2006-06-27 01:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call your vet to come and treat the hoof. Once it has been treated, you need to keep his/her feet dry as possible by putting tar on it to keep the water out. Let it dry in the stable before putting him/her out. Please get this treated, it will cause lameness and lots of pain for your horse if not properly eradicated.
2006-06-27 12:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Bundle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your search engine type "horse-hoof rot" and you can find out easy enough.
2006-06-26 22:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in thrush? get hold of your farrier and have him cut it out. A warm soak in 1 cup of bleach to 2 gallons of water will help thrush, but you need to get to a vet or your farrier.
2006-06-26 22:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by skye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a website for you to order ferriers supplies, and their is medications you can order for hoof rot.
2006-06-27 08:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you need to contact a vet and have it cut out (i agree with the first answer.)
2006-06-26 22:26:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try hoof n' heal i use it on my sheep and cattle.
2006-06-26 22:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by bubble31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋